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Washington State Grass:

Photo of bluebunch wheatgrass © Sarai on Flickr
Bluebunch wheatgrass photo © Sarai on Flickr (used by permission) -
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Bluebunch Wheatgrass

Washington designated bluebunch wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum) as the official state grass in 1989. Found in eastern Washington, bluebunch wheatgrass was a benefit to Washington's pioneer farmers and continues to play a major role in the state's agriculture industry.

Close-up of bluebunch wheatgrass - see all state flowers and plants
Bluebunch wheatgrass photo by Patrick J. Alexander @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database - see all State Flowers & Plants

Although many state symbols are readily identifiable with the western part of the state, bluebunch wheatgrass is a state symbol that is unique to eastern Washington.

Bluebunch wheatgrass - see all state flowers and plants
Bluebunch wheatgrass photo by Loren St. John @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database - see all State Flowers & Plants

Source:
State Symbols: Washington State Legislature
Links:
State Flowers & Plants - 50 States List

       

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