Symbols for North Carolina: Botanical and Garden Symbols

NC State Symbols
Symbols for North Carolina: Botanical and Garden Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Aug 26, 2006, 15:52 PST

North Carolina State Carnivorous Plant
This article has loads of useful information on Carolina's venus flytrap. Did you know that you can be fined up to $500 for removing one of these plants from its rightful place? Find out why this plant is so unique and cherished.
Source: Insider's Guide

North Carolina State Christmas Tree
The fraser fir is North Carolina's state Christmas tree. Check out these fraser fir quick facts.
Source: North Carolina Christmas Tree Association

Photo by Arnold T. Drooz of the USDA Forest Service
Carolina Lily Courtesy of forestryimages.org

North Carolina State Flower
The North Carolina state flower is actually the bloom from the flowering dogwood tree. This page has great information on both the state of North Carolina and its treasured state flower.
Source: The Flower Expert

North Carolina State Tree
Find out why North Carolina chose the pine tree as their state's official state tree. Find out why it's significant in North Carolina's history.
Source: Secretary of State

North Carolina State Wildflower
Learn a little bit about the rare Carolina lily, and see a beautiful picture of this special flower.
Source: Auburn University