Can You Guess The State From The Official Flower?

By: Monica Lee
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Guess The State From The Official Flower?
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About This Quiz

State flowers are chosen for many different reasons. Some are tied to the histories of the people who lived and thrived in that state, while others are chosen due to their abundance in the area. One example of how important a state flower is to its history is in Utah, where the Sego Lily was chosen as the official flower. The bulb of the Sego Lilly was roasted, boiled and made into a porridge by Native Americans before the Mormon pioneers. People were able to survive by using this bulb as one of their food sources.

Then there are those states like Maryland, which has color-coordinated its state flower to the state bird, state insect and even the state cat. And in Louisiana, this same idea replicates the fleur-de-lis: a stylized Iris, which can be seen on merchandise, home decorating, parades and more. In this quiz, you'll find that each flower has a story to tell and delivers a beautiful visual of the state's landscape. Try it on for size. See how many flowers you can accurately match to the state. Either you'll blossom or wilt under the pressure. Start now!

cactus flower Which state do you think has Saguaro Cactus Blossom as the state flower?
Connecticut
Arizona
Washington
Florida
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Cacti dot the landscape of the Arizona deserts. So it's no wonder that the Saguaro Cactus Blossom is the state flower of choice.

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rocky mountain columbine The Rocky Mountain Columbine represents which state?
Oregon
Colorado
Washington
South Dakota
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Look closely at the Rocky Mountain Columbine and you'll see why this flower represents the state. The blue and purple hues are symbols of the sky, the white color represents snow, and yellow symbolizes Colorado's gold mining history.

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Poppy No wise cracks about this state being the land of Poppy. What is the state?
Idaho
California
Nevada
South Dakota
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The California Poppy is aptly named for the state it represents. This Poppy grows wild throughout California, and became the state flower in 1903.

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Camellia The flower is a Camellia. What is the state it represents?
Alabama
Alaska
Idaho
Illinois
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Sweet home Alabama has the sweet-smelling Camellia as its state flower. The Yellowhammer also became the state bird of Alabama.

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Forget-me-not This Alpine Forget-Me-Not represents which state?
California
Florida
Louisianna
Alaska
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Once you go to Alaska, the purity of the wilderness is something you won't forget. Maybe that's why the state's flower is an Alpine Forget-Me-Not?

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Apple Blossom Which state feels the Apple Blossom best represents it?
Ohio
New York
Arkansas
Colorado
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The blossoms that give us sweet, juicy apples are the favorite state flower of Arkansas. When Arkansas was a major apple producing state, this flower was the obvious choice.

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Laurel Mountain Laurel claims this state as home. Which state is it?
Connecticut
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
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It was a popular vote. Over 3000 women urged Connecticut's state legislature to adopt the beautiful Mountain Laurel as the state flower. It worked, and became official in 1907.

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peach blossom Peach Blossom is the state flower of which state?
Connecticut
Delaware
Ohio
North Dakota
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It's peachy in Delaware, where the Peach Blossom grows. In 1895, Delaware orchards contained more than 800,000 peach trees.

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orange blossom What state calls the Orange Blossom their own?
Florida
New York
Georgia
Kentucky
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The blossom of the orange tree is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. There are literally millions of white flowers that perfume the air in central and southern Florida.

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cherokee rose Cherokee Rose stands tall in which state?
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
New Hampshire
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The name "Cherokee Rose" is derived from the Cherokee native American tribe who widely distributed the plant. Georgia is also known for the Brown Thrasher state bird.

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Hibiscus The Yellow Hibiscus thrives in this gorgeous state. Which one is it?
Hawaii
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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There are so many beautiful flowers in Hawaii, which made choosing a state flower quite the difficult task. The Yellow Hibiscus wasn't chosen as a state flower until 1988.

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lilac syringa Syringa is a lovely flower that captured the heart of which state?
Idaho
Ohio
Michigan
Louisiana
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Idaho's state flower is the Syringa. But the state is also known for the variety of gems it contains in its soil. In fact, the only other location that has a greater variety of gems is Africa.

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Violet The Violet naturally blooms and is the state flower of which of these states?
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
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The Violet is the state flower of Illinois and the state animal is a white-tailed deer. Its proper name is the "Common Blue Violet."

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Peony Peony is the flower that belongs to which of these states?
Indiana
Nevada
South Dakota
North Dakota
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Indiana claims this flower for the state. Interestingly, the Peony is among the longest-used flowers in ornamental culture.

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Wild Rose Which state claims the Wild Rose to represent it?
New York
New Mexico
New Jersey
Iowa
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The Wild Rose flourishes in Iowa and became the state flower in 1897. Its also known as the "Rosa Arkansana."

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sunflower Wild Native Sunflower is the flower of choice for which state?
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
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Kansas is the state that claims the Wild Native Sunflower as its own. The Native Americans were also using sunflowers for food over 3,000 years ago.

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Goldenrod Goldenrod is the flower that represents which state?
Kentucky
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
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About thirty varieties of Goldenrod are found in Kentucky and you'll see they are flourishing throughout the state. These flowers are also known as "Solidago."

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iris The Iris is well known among the people of this state. Which state is it?
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Louisiana
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The official symbol of Louisiana is the fleur-de-lis: a stylized Iris used in decoration and as a heraldic symbol. Thus, it makes sense that the Louisiana Iris is the state flower.

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white pine cone and tassel Which state claims the White Pine Cone and Tassel as its state flower?
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Vermont
Maine
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Maine designated the White Pine Cone and Tassel as the natural beauty that best represents the state. Its scientific name is also the "Pinus strobus, linnaeus."

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Black-Eyed Susan In which state has the Black-Eyed Susan as its state flower?
Utah
Maryland
Nevada
Pennsylvania
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Not to be outdone by any other state, Maryland has color-coordinated its state flower with the state bird, state insect and even the state cat. This flower also belongs to the sunflower family.

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mayflower Which state honors the Mayflower by naming it the official state flower?
Massachusetts
Nevada
Wyoming
Georgia
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What other flower would Massachusetts adopt then the Mayflower? As the official flower of the Commonwealth, it's a blooming good idea!

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Pink and white lady's slipper The Pink & White Lady Slipper is a gorgeous flower that represents which state?
Oregon
Minnesota
New Mexico
Vermont
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Lady slippers (also called moccasin flowers) can live up to 50 years but develops slowly. It actually takes up to 16 years for the first flower to bloom!

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Magnolia The Magnolia is the nickname and the flower for which of these states?
New Hampshire
Mississippi
New Jersey
New York
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Not to be outdone by Maryland, Mississippi is all over the Magnolia. Bearing the nickname, "The Magnolia State," Mississippi also features the magnolia as the state tree, as well as the magnolia on the U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter (for Mississippi).

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bitteroot Bitterroot is an unlikely name for a flower that represents which one of these states?
Oregon
Nebraska
Montana
Nevada
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In 1805, Lewis and Clark "discovered" Bitterroot in the western Montana valley that now bears its name. By 1895, it was designated as the official state flower.

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sage brush What state has the claim to fame of Sage Brush as its state flower?
New Hampshire
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
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Known as "Artemisia tridentata," the sagebrush is the state flower of Nevada. This flower also likes to grow in cold deserts and in mountain environments.

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Violet The Violet is the official flower for which state?
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Utah
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I bet you didn't know that the Common Blue Violet is the state flower for both Illinois and New Jersey! This flower is also known for its beautiful purple and blue hues.

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yucca The Yucca is the state flower for which of these states?
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
New Mexico
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Actually, the Yucca flower has been the state flower for New Mexico since 1927, so it has been popular for many decades! This flower also likes to grow in dry weather.

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Rose Which state can claim a Rose as its official flower?
New York
Utah
Vermont
Texas
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New York claimed the rose as the state flower in 1955. There are also over 300 species and a wide variety of colors.

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dogwood The blossom of the Dogwood Tree was deemed the official flower for which state?
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
North Carolina
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The Blossom of the Dogwood Tree is the official state flower of North Carolina, which was established in 1941. The Dogwood is also one of the most common trees in North Carolina.

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Wild prairie rose Wild Prairie Rose is the wild and wonderful official flower of which state?
New York
Wyoming
Ohio
North Dakota
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North Dakota designated the Wild Prairie Rose as the official state flower in 1907. The rose has five bright pink petals with a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.

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red carnation The Red Carnation is the official flower for which one of these states?
Kansas
Illinois
Alabama
Ohio
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Ohio designated the Red Carnation as the state flower in 1904. It is an ideal choice as it has a formal, official-looking appearance when worn with a tuxedo.

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oregon grape Which state can claim the Oregon Grape as their official flower?
Kansas
Oregon
Massachusetts
Michigan
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The Oregon Grape plant has been the official state flower of Oregon since 1899. It blossoms with dainty yellow flowers in early summer and dark blue berries that ripens late in the fall.

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Mountain Laurel The Mountain Laurel makes its home and is officially known in which state?
Pennsylvania
Texas
Wyoming
Michigan
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The Mountain Laurel is a gorgeous Native American shrub with fragrant star-shaped white and pink flowers. It was designated as Pennsylvania's official state flower in 1933.

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Pasque flower Which state claims the American Pasque as its state flowers?
Washington
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
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South Dakota designated the American Pasque as the official state flower in 1903. It is a beautiful scenic state where the Pasque grows wild throughout the land.

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bluebonnet Bluebonnet is the proud official flower of which state?
Arizona
Texas
Connecticut
Maine
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The blue hue and sunbonnet-shaped petals of the Bluebonnet makes this flower quite unique compared to others. These flowers have been the Texas state flower since 1901.

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Sego Lily The Sego Lily is the official flower of what two-syllable state?
Mississippi
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
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Utah designated the Sego Lily as the official state flower in 1911. The bulb of the Sego Lily was roasted, boiled and made into a porridge by Native Americans.

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Red clover Red Clover can be found in this state and is its official flower. What state is it?
Vermont
Alaska
Wyoming
New Hampshire
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Vermont designated the Red Clover as the state flower in 1894. Vermont was also one of the first to claim an official perennial.

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Rhododendron What state enjoys the sweet smell of Coast Rhododendron as its official flower?
Hawaii
Washington
Alaska
Ohio
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The women of Washington decided that the Coast Rhododendron would represent the state for the World's Fair in Chicago in 1892 (although the official designation didn't happen until 1959). This flower is also known as the "California Rhododendron."

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Violet What state finds the beauty of the Wood Violet ideal to represent it?
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Illinois
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What makes this selection for a flower so sweet is that it was chosen by Wisconsin's school children in 1908 to represent the state's scenic beauty. The violet is also the state flower of Rhode Island, New Jersey and Illinois.

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indian paintbrush Which state is honored to have the Indian Paintbrush as its official flower?
New Mexico
Wyoming
North Carolina
Ohio
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What an interesting flower to finish this quiz! The Indian paintbrush was designated as the state flower of Wyoming in 1917. It's also known as the "Castilleja."

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