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1 maj 2018 · Two kinds of rhododendron are native to West Virginia: White-blossomed or pale pink, Rhododendron maximum (also known as Great Laurel, Great Rhododendron, and Rosebay Rhododendron) is common across the Appalachian woodlands from Alabama to Nova Scotia. Its blossom is the official state flower.
22 paź 2024 · Officially the state flower of West Virginia, the rhododendron represents the gorgeous and rich natural scene of the state. This strong shrub is much loved by the West Virginian people since its amazing and vivid blossoms show a great spectrum of colors, including white, pink, and purple.
State Flower. The Rhododendron maximum or "Big Laurel" became the official State Flower of West Virginia by House Joint Resolution No.19 which was adopted by the Legislature on January 29, 1903 with recommendation from the Governor and a vote by public school students.
2 lis 2023 · The Rhododendron Maximum is the official state flower of West Virginia. It was chosen by schoolchildren across the state in 1901. The flower’s name means “rose tree,” and its pink and purple blooms symbolize love and admiration .
20 cze 2024 · GHENT, WV (WVNS) — As flowers bloom across the Mountain State, one recognizable flower to many West Virginians blossoms in a wide variety of colors. Not only is the rhododendron one of the more recognizable flowers in West Virginia, it is also the the Mountain State’s official state flower.
10 lip 2024 · As the Great Rhododendrons bloom all across the Mountain State, they highlight the shaded areas where most thickets grow. This particular species is West Virginia’s designated state flower, and features stunning white petals which shine like a beacon through pockets of light in the under-canopy.
14 lis 2018 · The rhododendron is the official state flower of West Virginia. It was designated the status on January 29, 1903. Public school children from the state selected the flower through a popular vote. The rhododendron is a shrub with pink and white flowers that bloom in late spring.
