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MD State Symbols
Symbols for Maryland: Botanical and Garden Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Aug 22, 2006, 14:06 PST

Black-eyed Susan by Chris Evans of the University of Georgia
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Maryland State Flower
Find fun and interesting information on the black-eyed susan easily with this helpful site. For instance, did you know there are over 90 varieties of black-eyed susans? Check it out.
Source: The Flower Expert

Maryland State Flower (Adoption, History, and More)
This page has the history of the black-eyed susan's adoption. Find out how a group of women from the Maryland Agricultural College helped the black-eyed susan become Maryland's state flower, and why they chose it for this honor.
Source: Garden Guides

Maryland State Tree
This simple page has the basic information you need on the white oak.
Source: Maryland State Archives

Maryland State Tree (Giant Among Trees)
This article is all about the Wye Oak, a tree in Maryland recognized as the largest white oak in the U.S. Find out how the wye oak is connected to the state tree, and why the Maryland government purchased it from its ownder.
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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