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North Carolina State Flower:

photo of flowering dogwood from below
Photo of flowering dogwood against blue sky by Laura Bell on Flickr -
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Dogwood Blossom

The blossom of the dogwood tree (Cornus florida) was designated as the official state flower of North Carolina in 1941. The Dogwood is one of the most common trees in North Carolina, found in all parts of the state from the mountains to the coast.

Photo of flowering dogwood blossoms
Photo of flowering dogwood blossoms by Cindy Seigle on Flickr -
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Dogwood blossoms appear in early spring and continue on into summer. Most often the flowers are white, but shades of pink and red are not uncommon.

Photo of flowering dogwood in North Carolina
Photo of flowering dogwood in North Carolina by Glen Peterson on Flickr -
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Source:
State Symbols - Flower - Dogwood: NC State Library
Links:
State Flowers - 50 States List
National Flower
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