Wyoming Botanical and Garden Symbols

Wyoming State Flower-The bright red Indian paintbrush is Wyoming’s state flower. This helpful site has wonderful trivia and facts about Wyoming as well as it’s state flower the Indian paintbrush. Check out this great page.Source: The Flower Expert Wyoming State Flower (Coloring Page)-This beautiful coloring page would make a wonderful addition to any state report. Because the shading is already...

California State Flower – Golden Poppy

ContentsCalifornia poppy Eschscholzia californicaThe Golden PoppyCalifornia poppy Eschscholzia californica The Golden (or California) Poppy became the State Flower in 1903. The date of April 6 was designated as California Poppy Day. The California Poppy is a hardy flower, that can be found blooming somewhere in California regardless of the time of year. Native Americans used the poppy for its oil and as a food...

Arkansas’ State Flower – Apple Blossom

ContentsThe Arkansas State Flower – Apple BlossomKids Cook Farm Fresh Food: ApplesThe Arkansas State Flower – Apple Blossom According to the Arkansas Secretary of State: The apple blossom was adopted as the Arkansas State Flower by the General Assembly of 1901. Apple blossoms have pink and/or white petals and green leaves. At one time Arkansas was a major apple producing state. The town of Lincoln in...

Texas’ State Flower – Bluebonnet

ContentsTexas bluebonnet Lupinus subcarnosus HookThere are many kinds of bluebonnets in Texas:Texas bluebonnet Lupinus subcarnosus Hook The state flower of Texas is the bluebonnet, also called the buffalo clover, wolf flower, and “el conejo” (the rabbit). The bluebonnet was adopted as the state flower on request of the Society of Colonial Dames in Texas, by the 27th Legislature, 1901. The original...