state tree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state tree
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Example Sentences
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By contrast, researchers believe breadfruit and kukui nut — now the state tree of Hawaii — were among the many edible plants Polynesian voyagers brought around 1,000 years ago.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
The Urbinas suspect the flurry of activity interfered with pollination on their orchard, Heavenly Farms, where the Texas state tree has flourished for decades.
From Reuters ● Aug. 11, 2023
The proposed redesign was bound to stir up passions in South Carolina, given the popularity of the palmetto, the official state tree, on clothing, beach towels and other goods, Mr. Malyerck said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2021
The black bear is the state animal, the sugar maple is the state tree, the cardinal is the state bird and the rhododendron is the state flower.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 14, 2020
I draw them and also a dogwood—the state tree AND flower—with a cardinal in it—the state bird.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
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