New Mexico State Flower | Yucca - State Symbols USA
WEBNew Mexico designated the blossom of the desert yucca plant (pronounced “yuh-ka”) as the official state flower in 1927; selected by the schoolchildren of New Mexico.
5 things to know about the Yucca plant, the state flower of New Mexico ...
WEBAug 20, 2024 · New Mexico is home to a plant that perfectly symbolizes the state's tenacity and natural beauty – the yucca. In fact, the yucca has been the state's flower for decades. As a symbol of adaptation...
Yucca - Wikipedia
WEBThe yucca flower is the state flower of New Mexico in the southwest United States. No species name is given in the citation; however, the New Mexico Centennial Blue Book from 2012 references the soaptree yucca ( Yucca elata ) …
State Flower | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - Secretary of State of New Mexico
WEBNov 2, 2021 · State Flower. One of the more common sights across lower elevations in New Mexico are various species of yucca. One of these, Soaptree Yucca (Yuca elata) is one of the more widespread species. Yucca are members of the Family Agavaceae.
Yucca elata - Wikipedia
WEBFlowers of the genus Yucca are the state flowers of US state of New Mexico. [13] No species name is given in the statute citation, [14] however the New Mexico Centennial Blue Book from 2012 references the soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) as one of the more widespread species in New Mexico. [15]
New Mexico State Flower: Yucca Flower Meaning and Symbolism
WEBOct 31, 2023 · The yucca flower holds a special significance as the official state flower of New Mexico, representing the rich heritage and resilience of the state. Adopted on March 14, 1927, the yucca flower has become an iconic symbol of New Mexico’s natural beauty and cultural identity.
What Is The State Flower of New Mexico? - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 29, 2018 · The yucca flower is the state flower of New Mexico. It was designated the state flower on March 14, 1927. The flower was selected by schoolchildren of the state and recommended by the Federation of Women's Clubs.
New Mexico State Flower – 50states
WEBNew Mexico State Flower. The yucca was adopted as the State Flower on March 14, 1927. The yucca is a member of the lily family and a symbol of sturdiness as well as beauty. In the early summer, pale ivory flowers bloom at the tips of its long, fibrous stalks.
New Mexico State Flower - The 50 United States
WEBThe Yucca Flower (Yucca glauca), New Mexico's official state flower, is a striking and resilient symbol of the state's natural beauty and hardiness. This unique flowering plant, also known as the "soapweed yucca" or "Great Plains yucca," boasts tall stalks of creamy white blossoms that contrast beautifully with its spiky, sword-like leaves.
New Mexico State Flower: Yucca Flower - eReferenceDesk
WEBNew Mexico school children favored the yucca, (Yucca glauca,) for New Mexico's state flower. It was seconded by the New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs and was officially adopted on March 14, 1927. Find details on the flower's adoption and law, its characteristics, and taxonomy.
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