Florida State Wildflower

Florida designated coreopsis as the official state wildflower in 1991. Coreopsis ranges in color from golden to pink and has been planted extensively in Florida for highway beautification programs. Coreopsis verticillata L. - whorled tickseed, photo by Richard A. Howard © Smithsonian Institution from USDA/NRCS Plants Database Image Gallery Coreopsis (common name for the plant is tickseed) is a group of 35 species of flowering plants . Twenty-eight species are native to North America and the others come from Central and South America.

Source:	State Symbols - State Wildflower: Florida Kids Tickseed: Wikipedia.org
Links:	State Flowers - 50 States List National Flower


What are your State Symbols? State Symbols USA is a nonprofit organization promoting appreciation for our natural treasures and cultural heritage.


home \| about \| donations \| contact \| copyright \| privacy \| gifts \| sitemap

Florida Symbols & Icons:
animal mammal 1 - 2 bird - butterfly flower wildflower fish - marine fish reptile - shell gem - stone tree - soil fruit -pie beverage air fair - rodeo	flag - seal name - nickname motto - quarter song - band opera program fiddle contest play- tartan museum 1-2 archive-1-2 festival 1 - 2 hall of fame pageant
Share \|
State Symbols USA on Facebook