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22 Οκτ 2024 · Discover the beauty and symbolism of the Rhododendron, West Virginia's state flower. Learn about its blooming season, cultural significance, and ideal growing conditions.
West Virginia has named several plants and animals as official symbols of the state. These include the great rhododendron (state flower); cardinal (state bird ); black bear (state animal ); sugar maple (state tree ); brook trout (state fish ); golden delicious apple (state fruit); monarch butterfly (state butterfly ); honeybee (state insect ...
Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) was designated the official state flower of West Virginia in 1903. The rhododendron beat honeysuckle and wild rose by more than 15,000 votes in a poll of public schoolchildren from across the state.
The Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum), West Virginia's official state flower, is a striking and vibrant evergreen shrub known for its large, showy clusters of pink to lavender blossoms.
The rhododendron maximum, more commonly called great rhododendron or big laurel, was designated the official state flower of West Virginia, January 23, 1903, after being recommended by the governor and voted on by students in the public schools.
The Rhododendron maximum, or great laurel is the state flower of West Virginia. It was selected on January 29, 1903, by the Legislature, following a vote by pupils of West Virginia public schools.
7 Μαρ 2024 · West Virginia was among the first state to designate a state flower, the rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum). Rhododendrons are a genus of over 1,000 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees in the heath family (Ericaceae). They’re native to warm-temperate and tropical regions worldwide.