The state animals of Texas
State flower:Buebonnet
The stae flower of Texas is the Bluebonnet.Scientifically named Lupinus texensis, the bluebonnetis also called buffalo clover, wolf flower, and (by the Mexicans) el conejo. It was adopted as the officialstate flower by the Texas Legislature in 1901.
The state tree of Texas is the Pecan Tree.Sentiment favoring the pecan as the state tree was fostered by the request of Governor James Stephen Hogg that a pecan tree be planted at his grave. Thepecan is one of the most widely distributed trees in Texas. It is native to more than 150 counties and is grown commercially in thirty additional counties.
State tree:Pecan Tree
The state bird of Texas is a Mockingbird.On this date in 1927, the mockingbird was named Texas' official state bird. Here's what the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says about the NorthernMockingbird (yes, it's formally known as the Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos). Mockingbirds are one of the most commonly noticed birds in thestate.
State bird:Mocking bird
Texas Nickname:
The Lone Star State
Texas State Moto:
Friendship
Texas Stae Flag:
Texas
