2. 1. Peony
The peony is
named after paeon.
In late spring
and early summer.
Ranging from red
to white or yellow.
3. 2. Cardinal
Indiana designated the northern cardinal
as official state bird in 1933.
Male cardinals are a brilliant scarlet red,
females a buffy brown with reddish wings.
Northern cardinals breed 2-3 times each
season.
4. 1. Apple
Blossom Blossom's bright pink buds, opening
The Apple
to fragrant white, golden-centered flowers.
Apple blossom tree is a well-known tree,
growing from 20 to 40 feet high.
5. 2. Robin
The robin redbreast is the best known and best
loved of all the birds in the state of Michigan.
The return of the Robin in March means that
spring is in the air.
6. 1. Hibiscus
All colors and varieties.
Hibiscus is Hawaii's most
outstanding flower.
The pua aloalo, or yellow
hibiscus was designated the
official state flower of Hawaii
in 1988.
The yellow hibiscus is
Hawaii's state flower.
7. 2. Hawaiian Goose
The Hawaiian Goose dwells only
on the islands of Hawaii and Maui.
Hawaiian geese have a black face
and crown and cream-colored
cheeks.
The bill, legs and feet are black
and the iris is dark brown.
8. 1. Mountain Laurel
Mountain Laurels are coldresistant shrubs that grow
four to eight feet high in
about ten years.
The flowers range in color
from nearly white to a pink
so deep as to seem almost
red.
9. 2. Ruffed Grouse
The Ruffed Grouse is a medium-sized
grouse occurring in forests from the
Appalachian Mountains across Canada
to Alaska. It is non-migratory.
The Ruffed Grouse is the state bird of
Pennsylvania, USA.
Ruffed Grouse have two distinct
morphs, grey and brown.
10. 1. Bitterroot
Montana chose a deserving state flower
in the lovely Bitterroot.
They range in color from whitish to
deep pink or rose during May and June.
Bitterroot was the most important root
crop because it was the source of a
delicious porridge.
11. 2. Western Meadowlark
The Western Meadowlark favors the prairies
and grassy valleys.
In late summer it may nest at an altitude of
twelve thousand feet in the open grasslands
of the Rockies.
It feeds mostly on insects, but also seeds and
berries.
