LA State Symbols
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Symbols for Louisiana: Botanical and Garden Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Jun 29, 2006, 12:15 PST
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Louisiana State Flowers and Louisiana State Trees
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| Photo by Chris Evans of The University of Georgia, Courtesy of ForestryImages |
Louisiana State Flower
Explore the southern magnolia, see pictures, learn about its role in the southern states, and so much more.
Source: Hilton Pond Center
Louisiana State Flower and Wildflower
Learn about the battle that challenged the magnolia's crown, and about the Iris, which lost the title of Louisiana state flower, but came through strong as the Louisiana state wildflower.
Source: Geosymbols
Louisiana State Tree (Bald Cypress)
This has good information on the bald cypress tree. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation
Louisiana State Vegetable Plant
Check out this great article on the creole tomato and what makes it unique. The author recounts the ugly tomatos his mother used to put out as a child and how they "were gnarled, lumpy, and splotched with reds, yellows and greens."
Source: Culinary Concierge
Louisiana State Wildflower
The beautiful Louisiana irises, or Water irises, come in a variety of stunning colors. They became the Louisiana state wildflower in 1990. Learn about these special native plants here.
Source: FloriData
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