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OK State Symbols
Symbols for Oklahoma: Botanical and Garden Symbols
By Nora Kirkeby
Oct 27, 2006, 15:02 PST

Photo by Ted Bodner of the Southern Weed Science Society
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Oklahoma State Floral Emblem
Oklahoma has both a state flower, and a state floral emblem. The state floral emblem is mistletoe, and you can find out about this plant, and about Oklahoma here.
Source: The Flower Expert

Oklahoma State Flower
Oklahoma adopted its official state flower in 2004. The Oklahoma rose is a hybrid tea rose, and the darkest of the red roses. Find out more and see a picture here.
Source: Don't Dream It

Oklahoma State Grass
Indiangrass is Oklahoma's state grass. This page has basic stats, quick facts, and loads of great photos.
Source: Kansas State University Library

Photo by DanielCD
Licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
Oklahoma State Soil - (Adobe Acrobat Required)
The port silt loam soil series is Oklahoma official state soil. Learn about its significance in Oklahoma, and see a breakdown of the soil composition.
Source: National Recourses Conservation Service

Oklahoma State Tree
Red bud trees have bloom beautifully in the spring. Check out this article to learn more about the tree, and how it became an official Oklahoma state symbol.
Source: BlogOklahoma

Oklahoma State Wildflower
This great page talks about Oklahoma's adoption of the Indian blanket, and the legend surrounding its name.
Source:Highway Beautification Roadside Wildflower Program

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