State Flowers
State flowers are designated flowers that represent each of the 50 U.S. states. Here are some examples:
- 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: Yellow Hibiscus (Pua Aloalo)
- Idaho: Syringa (Mock Orange)
- Illinois: Purple Violet
- Indiana: Peony
- Iowa: Wild Prairie Rose
- Kansas: Sunflower
- Kentucky: Goldenrod
- 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: Flowering Dogwood
- North Dakota: Wild Prairie Rose
- 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: Dogwood
- Washington: Coast Rhododendron
- West Virginia: Rhododendron
- Wisconsin: Wood Violet
- Wyoming: Indian Paintbrush
These flowers often hold historical or cultural significance in the respective states and are used to symbolize state pride and identity.