oak-leaf hydrangea.
The oak-leaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia Bartr., is hereby designated and named as the official state wildflower of Alabama. Specimens of the state flower and wildflower shall be deposited in the Auburn University Herbarium.
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Does Alabama have a state wildflower Why or why not?
In 1999, the Alabama legislature specified the state flower as the Camellia japonica and adopted the oak-leaf hydrangea as the official wildflower. The camellia is the only state symbol of Alabama that is not native to the state.
What is Alabama’s state flower?
In its wild state the Camellia bears a single red flower with only five petals, but under man’s care it has become a double flower with many petals. Alabama’s splendid variety is a large, bright crimson flower with deep veined, rounded petals.
What is Alabama’s state flower and bird?
Species
| Type | Symbol | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bird | Yellowhammer (yellow-shafted flicker) Colaptes auratus | 1933 |
| Saltwater fish | Atlantic tarpon Megalops atlanticus | 1955 |
| Flower | Camellia Camellia japonica L. | 1959 |
| Horse | Racking Horse Equus caballus | 1975 |
Why is the Camellia Alabama’s state flower?
In 1959, camellia growers in Butler County argued that the goldenrod was a weed and convinced State Representative Folsom LaMont Glass of Greenville (The Camellia City) to introduce a bill naming the Camellia as the official state flower.
What is Alabama known for?
The state is known for its iron and steel natural resources, Southern hospitality, sweet tea, and football—especially the fierce rivalry between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Why did Alabama replace the goldenrod as the state flower?
The Goldenrod was the original state flower of Alabama from 1927 to 1959 but was replaced because the ladies of Butler County considered it little more than a weed.
What is Alabama state reptile?
Alabama red-bellied turtle
The Alabama red-bellied turtle is Alabama’s state reptile.
What is Alabama’s state gemstone?
Star Blue Quartz
Alabama Gemstone
Most quartz is a souvenir of volcanoes, which melt silica, which is then carried by water into crevices, where it crystallizes. Such quartz often includes traces of other minerals picked up by water flowing underground. The Star Blue Quartz became the state gemstone in 1990 by Act no. 90-203.
What is Alabama’s animal?
Black Bear
In 2006 the Alabama Legislature designated the Black Bear (subfamily ursinae, Ursus americanus Pallas), to be the official state mammal of Alabama. Black bears in Alabama are normally black with a brown muzzle and an occasional white blaze on the chest.
What flower did the camellia replace as the Alabama state flower?
goldenrod
The camellia has been Alabama’s state flower since 1959 when it replaced the native goldenrod.
What is unique about Alabama?
Alabama is the only state with all major natural resources needed to make iron and steel. It is also the largest supplier of cast-iron and steel pipe products. Montgomery is the capital and the birthplace of the Confederate States of America. The Confederate flag was designed and first flown in Alabama in 1861.
What’s Alabama’s nickname?
Cotton StateHeart of DixieYellowhammer State
What are Alabama fans saying?
“Roll Tide.” It’s a saying that, unless you’re an Alabama Crimson Tide fan, you probably can’t stand hearing people yell to each other. Using it as a way to show both unity and appreciation for one another, it has been yelled at some pretty interesting times—which have, thankfully, been caught on tape.
Who owned slaves in Alabama?
Like their white owners, the majority of slaves in Alabama were Baptists and Methodists. In 1808, the African Huntsville Church was founded, and by 1849 its membership rolls had swelled to more than 400 slaves.
Is Goldenrod edible?
Edible Parts
The flowers are edible and make attractive garnishes on salads. Flowers and leaves (fresh or dried) are used to make tea. Leaves can be cooked like spinach or added to soups, stews or casseroles, and can also be blanched and frozen for later use in soups, stews, or stir fry throughout the winter or spring.
Which state has the most reptiles?
Bottom line: Florida has the largest number of invasive amphibians and reptiles of any place in the world, according to a study by UF Gainesville researchers, who have published their findings in the September 15, 2011, online issue of Zootaxa.
Is the Alabama red-bellied turtle endangered?
Endangered
What is the state amphibian of Alabama?
Red Hills salamander
The official state amphibian of Alabama is the Red Hills salamander, Phaeognathus hubrichti Highton 1961. Extremely secretive and rarely seen, the Red Hills salamander is thought to exist only in a limited area of south Alabama in Butler, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Covington and Monroe Counties.
Where can I find star blue quartz in Alabama?
The Star Blue Quartz is Alabama’s official gemstone since 1990. Although quartz is a common mineral, the blue variety is quite rare. In Alabama, the star blue quartz can be found along the Flint River in Madison County.
Where are emeralds found in Alabama?
The gemstones varieties such as aquamarine and emerald can be found in Coosa County in central Alabama. Coosa county is probably the best county in the state to search for a variety of different gems and minerals and is a very popular areas for rockhounds.
