+ Goldenrod State Flower Alabama Pics
+ Goldenrod State Flower Alabama
Pics. Alabama officials adopted the camellia japonica as the state flower in 1959 to replace the goldenrod as a state symbol. In september 1927, alabama adopted the goldenrod as the state flower and the yellowhammer as the official state bird.controversy surrounded the goldenrod as citizens of the state argued that the wildflower did not deserve the official status.
Nebraska and south carolina have the distinction as well. Martin, montgomery county, making the goldenrod the state flower, became a law on in june 1999, the legislature designated that the camellia, camellia japonica l., is the official state flower of alabama. Camellia, the rose of winter.
But what the goldenrod lacks in grandeur, it makes up for in presence.
The camellia became the state flower of alabama on august 26, 1959. In september 1927, alabama adopted the goldenrod as the state flower and the yellowhammer as the official state bird.controversy surrounded the goldenrod as citizens of the state argued that the wildflower did not deserve the official status. The alabama legislature approved a bill sponsored by rep. Camellia designated alabama state flower.