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⚈ State's flower from L to N

⚈ State's flower from O to W

The Significance of State Flowers

State flowers hold a special place in American culture, offering a rich tapestry of symbolism and historical significance. These floral emblems, one for each of the 50 states, serve as a vibrant reminder of a state's unique identity and heritage.

The tradition of adopting state flowers began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when states sought to distinguish themselves with a symbol that celebrated their distinct natural beauty. These blooms carry diverse meanings, from Alabama's Camellia symbolizing love and passion to Hawaii's Hawaiian Hibiscus representing the welcoming spirit of the islands.

Beyond their symbolic value, state flowers often play a role in education, conservation, and tourism. They inspire local pride and serve as a platform for learning about botany and history. Moreover, state flowers attract tourists eager to witness the natural beauty that characterizes each state.

In essence, state flowers are not just petals and stems, they are living, blooming representatives of the history, culture, and natural wonders of the United States.

State's flower A to K

The flowers symbolizing its different states

Alabama - Camellia
Alaska - Forget-Me-Not
Arizona - Saguaro Cactus Blossom
Arkansas - Apple Blossom
California - California Poppy
Colorado - Rocky Mountain Columbine
Connecticut - Mountain Laurel
Delaware - Peach Blossom
Florida - Orange Blossom
Georgia - Cherokee Rose
Hawaii - Hawaiian Hibiscus (Pua Aloalo)
Idaho - Syringa (Mock Orange)
Illinois - Violet
Indiana - Peony
Iowa - Wild Prairie Rose
Kansas - Sunflower
Kentucky - Goldenrod

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1 Alabama

2 Alaska

3 Arizona

4 Arkansas

5 California

6 Colorado

7 Connecticut

8 DC

9 Delaware

10 Florida

11 Georgia

12 Hawaii

13 Idaho

14 Illinois

15 Indiana

16 Iowa

17 Kansas

18 Kentucky

State's flower L to N

More symbolic flowers

Louisiana - Magnolia
Maine - White Pine Cone and Tassel
Maryland - Black-Eyed Susan
Massachusetts - Mayflower
Michigan - Apple Blossom
Minnesota - Pink and White Lady's Slipper
Mississippi - Magnolia
Missouri - Hawthorn
Montana - Bitterroot
Nebraska - Goldenrod
Nevada - Sagebrush
New Hampshire - Purple Lilac
New Jersey - Violet
New Mexico - Yucca Flower
New York - Rose
North Carolina - Dogwood
North Dakota - Wild Prairie Rose

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1 Louisiana

2 Maine

3 Maryland

4 Massachusetts

5 Michigan

6 Minnesota

7 Mississippi

8 Missouri

9 Montana

10 Nebraska

11 Nevada

12 New Hampshire

13 New Jersey

14 New Mexico

15 New York

16 North Carolina

17 North Dakota

State's flower O to W

Magnificent symbolic flowers

Ohio - Scarlet Carnation
Oklahoma - Oklahoma Rose
Oregon - Oregon Grape
Pennsylvania - Mountain Laurel
Rhode Island - Violet
South Carolina - Yellow Jessamine
South Dakota - Pasque Flower
Tennessee - Iris
Texas - Bluebonnet
Utah - Sego Lily
Vermont - Red Clover
Virginia - American Dogwood
Washington - Coast Rhododendron
West Virginia - Rhododendron
Wisconsin - Wood Violet
Wyoming - Indian Paintbrush

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1 Ohio

2 Oklahoma

3 Oregon

4 Pennsylvania

5 Rhode Island

6 South Carolina

7 South Dakota

8 Tennessee

9 Texas

10 Utah

11 Vermont

12 Virginia

13 Washington

14 West Virginia

15 Wisconsin

16 Wyoming