Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Oklahoma's official state wildflower

Gaillardia pulchella
Common names including: Indian Blanket, Blanket Flower, and Firewheel

Oklahoma, is represented, in one way or another, by three official flowers:
The Indian blanket or Gaillardia was adopted as the official state wildflower of Oklahoma on May 7, 1986.

Official floral emblem- Mistletoe
Official state wildflower - Indian Blanket or Gaillardia
Official state flower - Hybrid Tea Rose, "Oklahoma"

It symbolizes Oklahoma's scenic beauty as well as the state's Indian heritage

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