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This page has all sorts of helpful information on Montana's state flower. Learn about the groups that were involved in selecting Montana's state flower, and about the bitteroot's eventual adoption. Source: Montana Kids Montana State Flower (History) Learn who's credited with the discovery of the bitterroot plant, how the Native Americans used it in their cooking, and which Montana landmarks take their names from this plant. Source: The Historical St. Mary's Mission Montana State Flower (About the Flower) Learn all about the bitterroot, how it's grown, where it grows, and what flower family it's part of. Source: The Flower Expert Montana State Flower (Bitterroot) This has good information on bitterroot. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature
Find out about the adoption of bluebunch wheatgrass as Montana's state grass. Find out who sponsored this grass' claim to fame. Source: Montana Kids Montana State Tree This page has all sorts information on the ponderosa pine. You can find everything from what kind of birds nest in it's branches, to how the Native Americans used the tree, here. Source: Montana Outdoors Montana State Tree (More Info) Find the many names of the ponderosa pine here, along with how the pioneers used the wood, and how it was adopted. Source: Montana Kids Montana State Tree (Ponderosa Pine) This has good information on the ponderosa pine. The window will appear as a pop-up source rather than a link. Source: The National Wildlife Federation: eNature © Copyright 2004 by ClassBrain.com |
