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Magnolia

Mississippi State Flower

The magnolia was named the official Mississippi State Flower in 1952. School children selected the creamy white blossom in 1900 when tasked with designating a suitable floral emblem for their state. Generations of Mississippians have gathered under the shade of sweet smelling magnolia trees. Indeed, the Southern magnolia tree was named the official state tree in 1938. Once again the final choice was made by school children, who also considered oak, pine, and dogwood trees for the honor.

It should come as no surprise that Mississippi is nicknamed the “Magnolia State.” Large magnolia blossoms also appear on the U.S. Mint’s Mississippi state quarter.

Magnolia Facts

Common Name: Magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia
Year Adopted: 1952
Peak Bloom: March to April

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by Kim on August 3, 2016

Magnolia

Louisiana State Flower

The magnolia was designated the official Louisiana State Flower in 1900. Since that time “Pelican State” residents have named many streets, schools, and other public meeting places after the elegant bloom. Louisianans are proud of their beautiful, stately, and quintessentially southern state flower.

In 1950, the Society for Louisiana Irises proposed legislation to replace the magnolia blossom with the Louisiana iris. They argued that the magnolia was not unique to Louisiana. However, the movement failed to succeed. As a compromise, the Louisiana iris was adopted as the state’s wildflower in 1990.