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The term floral emblem, which refers to flowers specifically, is primarily used in Australia and Canada. In the
United States, the term state flower is more often used
Alabama State Symbols
![]() Alabama SymbolsAgriculture Museum, American Folk Dance, Amphibian , Barbeque Championship, Bible, Bird, Butterfly, Creed, Coat of Arms, Flag, Flower, Fossil, Fresh Water Fish, Fruit, Game Bird, Gemstone, Historic Theatre, Horse, Horse Show, Horseshoe Tournament, Insect, Mammal, Mascot, Mineral, Motto, Nicknames, Nut, Outdoor Drama, Outdoor Musical Drama, Poets Laureate, Quilt, Renaissance Faire, Reptile, Rock, Saltwater Fish, Seal, Shell, Soil, Song, Spirit, Tree, Wildflower |
Alabama State Tree
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| Kingdom | Plantae -- Plants |
| Subkingdom | Tracheobionta -- Vascular plants |
| Superdivision | Spermatophyta --Seed plants |
| Division | Coniferophyta --Conifers |
| Class | Pinopsida -- |
| Order | Pinales -- |
| Family | Pinaceae --Pine family |
| Genus | Pinus L. --pine |
| Species | Pinus palustris P. Mill. --longleaf pine |
Source:
Dendrology at Virginia Tech
US Department of Agriculture
Act 49-143, Acts of Alabama, June 28, 1948
Act 97-548, Acts of Alabama, May 22, 1997
Alabama State Emblems, Alabama Department of Archives and History, nd.
http://www.forestry.state.al.us/statetree.htm