[ad_1] The state flower of New Jersey is the common blue violet, which has alternative names such as hooded violet and wood violet. It was used for food and medicine by Native Americans, and became the state flower in 1971 after multiple attempts. Other US states have also adopted the violet as their official flower. […]
[ad_1] The state bird of New Jersey is the eastern goldfinch, which lives in northern regions of the US and Canada, feeds on seeds, and prefers wild meadows. The male has bright yellow plumage with black wing tips and tail, while the female is slightly darker with brown wing tips and tail. They are monogamous […]