Originally designed in 1857, usage of the Oregon State Seal began after Oregon became the 33rd state of the United States on February 14, 1859. The motto and seal served as Oregon's only …

Flower: Oregon grape (1899) —At their annual convention in 1892, the Oregon Horticultural Society nominated the Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) as the state flower, beating out the …

Feb 13, 2021 · Flower: Oregon grape, 1899. Native to much of the Pacific Coast and found sparsely east of the Cascades, its year-round foliage of pinnated, waxy green leaves …

Some symbols, such as the state fossil Metasequoia, are unique to Oregon while others are shared with other states. For example, the Western Meadowlark, Oregon's state bird, is also …

Apr 30, 2023 · The Oregon Grape was designated as the official state flower of Oregon in 1899, making it one of the oldest state symbols in the country. The flower was chosen by the Oregon …

Bird: Western Meadowlark | List of State Birds. Animal: Beaver (Castor canadensis) State Fruit: Pear. State Gemstone: Sunstone. Flag: The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different …

Easy-to-read text covers major Oregon symbols such as the state flag, seal, bird, tree, flower, animal, and more. A "Fast Facts" section highlights the state's capital city, largest city, physical …

Oct 13, 2022 · Oregon, the Beaver State, features 26 state symbols as laid down by the Oregon Legislature. Though some of the emblems are distinctive to Oregon, others are common to …

Oregon State Motto: Alis Volat Propriis (She flies with her own wings.) Oregon State Flower: Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium)(Legislation of 1899) Enlarge flower. Oregon State Tree: …

The flag, seal, flower (Oregon grape), bird (western meadowlark), and tree (Douglas fir) are some of the major state symbols of Oregon.