Official state symbols of the U.S. state of North Carolina, listed in the order adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly:
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State motto: Esse quam videri ("To be, rather than to seem"), adopted 1893
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State song: "The Old North State", adopted 1927
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State flower: Dogwood (Cornus florida), adopted 1941
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State bird: Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis ), adopted March 5, 1943
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State colors: The red and blue of the Flag of North Carolina and Flag of the United States
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State toast: see North Carolina State Toast; adopted 1957
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State tree: Pine tree, adopted 1963
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State shell: Scotch Bonnet, adopted 1965
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State mammal: Gray squirrel, adopted 1969
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State salt water fish: Channel Bass, adopted 1971
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State insect: Honeybee, adopted 1973
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State precious stone: Emerald, adopted 1973
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State reptile: Eastern box turtle , adopted 1979
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State rock: Granite, adopted 1979
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State beverage: Milk, adopted 1987
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State historical boat: Shad Boat , adopted 1987
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State dog: Plott Hound , adopted August 12, 1989
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State military academy: Oak Ridge Military Academy, adopted 1991
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State vegetable: Sweet potato, adopted 1995
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State red berry: Strawberry, adopted 2001
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State blue berry: Blueberry, adopted 2001
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State fruit: Scuppernong grape, adopted 2001
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State wildflower: Carolina lily (Lilium michauxii ), adopted 2003
See also: Lists of U.S. state insignia
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Official State Symbols of North Carolina
Last updated: 05-23-2005 10:12:03