Symbols for Maine: Botanical and Garden symbols By Nora Kirkeby Jul 2, 2006, 15:54 PST

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Maine State Flower, Maine State Herb, Maine State Soil, and Maine State Tree

Maine State Flower
Did you know thate Maine's state flower isn't a flower at all? That's right! Maine adopted a pine cone as it's state flower. The white pine cone and tassel is the state flower and the history of how it was adopted is fascinating. Find out how a pine cone triumphed over the goldenrod and apple blossom.
Source: SHG Resources

Photo by Linda Haugen of the USDA Forest Service, courtesy of Forestry Images

Maine State Herb
Wintergreen became Maine's state herb in 1999. The wintergreen plant is native to Maine and has a rich cultural heritage. Check it out!
Source:Maine Secretary of State

Maine State Soil - (Adobe Acrobat Required)
In 1999, the Chesuncook soil series became Maine’s official state soil. Learn about their significance in Maine, and see a breakdown of their soil composition.
Source: National Recourses Conservation Service

Maine State Tree
Learn all about the beautiful white pine's history and characteristics. This page has fascinating information and great large photos. Just click on the photos in the left sidebar to enlarge them.
Source: Gymnosperm Database

Maine State Tree (Eastern White Pine)
This has good information on the white pine. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link.
Source: National Wildlife Federation

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