Tennessee state bird/flower (Tennessee Symbol)
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http://english-tonight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Elvis.jpg
http://www.state.tn.us/education/websymbs.shtml
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http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/IMAGES/Tennessee/Iris-flower-purple.jpg
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/IMAGES/Tennessee/northern_mockingbird_web.jpg
- Tennessee's state flower is an Iris
- Tennessee's state bird is the Mockingbird
- The mockingbird was selected as the state bird in 1933.
- The mockingbird is one of the finest singers among North American birds.
- The mockingbird has a melodious song of its own, and is especially known for its skill in mimicking the songs of other birds.
- The iris was designated as Tennessee's cultivated flower by the Legislature in 1933.
- While there are several different colors among the iris, the purple iris is commonly accepted as the state flower.
Information from:
http://english-tonight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Elvis.jpg
http://www.state.tn.us/education/websymbs.shtml
Picture from:
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/IMAGES/Tennessee/Iris-flower-purple.jpg
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/IMAGES/Tennessee/northern_mockingbird_web.jpg