Texas State Symbols
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State Flower: Blue Bonnet
The Blue Bonnets get its name from its blue blossoms, which look like sunbonnets.
STATE TREE : PECAN TREEThe Pecan tree earned its titleOf the Texas State Tree in 1919.People enjoy pecan pies, candyand stuffing.
STATE PEPPER: JALAPEÑOThe Jalapeño was named after the cityOf Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico. Jalapeño’s are hot in Texas! Texas ranks third in pepper production in the United States.
State Motto: FriendShip
The state motto of Texas is "Friendship." The word, Texas, or Tejas, was the Spanish pronunciation of a Caddo Indian word meaning "friends.”
STATE LARGE ANIMAL: LONGHORN
Longhorns are named for their long horns. In 1927, a herd of official state longhorns was formed to preserve their breed. The Longhorn serves as the mascot for The Texas Longhorns
State Insect: Monarch
Tens of millions adult monarchs migrate from their Homes in the United States . They travel southwardTowards Mexico. They flock their Texas in great numbers. Their wings are red and orange.
STATE PLANT: PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS
The Prickly Pear Cactus displays yellow, red, or purple flowers in the spring and the summer.
STATE BIRD- MOCKING BIRDThe mocking bird imitates the calls of other birds. They can even imitate the sounds of whistles and sirens.
STATE FRUIT: TEXAS RED GRAPEFRUIT
The Texas Red Grapefruit was first developed by citrus growers in 1893. Its bright and red fruit is sweet and juicy.
State Food: Chili
Chili is a fiery spicy meat stew that is brewed with Texas pride. Chili is featured in cook-offsThroughout the state of Texas.
STATE FLYING MAMMAL: MEXICAN FREE-TAILED BATS
In a cave near San Antonio there areabout 20 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats that eat 250 tons of insects every night!