State Symbols of California

Information about the official state symbols of the state of Califoria.

California State Symbols
State Color: Blue and Gold
State Flag: Bear Flag
State Motto: "Eureka"
State Nickname: "The Golden State"
State Quarter: California State Quarter
State Seal: Great Seal of California
State Song: "I Love You, California" [Hear It]
State Tartan: Scottish Tartans Society Tartan 2454
State Prehistoric Artifact:

State Flora of California
State Flower: California Poppy (Eschsholtzia californica)
State Tree: California Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens / Sequoiadendron giganteum)
State Grass: Purple needlegrass (Nassella pulchra)

State Fauna of California
State Animal: California Grizzy Bear Ursus californicus)
State Bird: California Quail (Lophortyx californica)
State Fish: Golden Trout (Salmo agua-bonita)
State Insect: California Dogface Butterfly (Zerene eurydice)
State Marine Fish: Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus)
State Marine Mammal: California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
State Reptile: Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizi)

Other Natural Symbols of California
State Fossil: Saber-Toothed Cat (Smilodon californicus)
State Gemstone: Benitoite
State Mineral: Gold
State Prehistoric Artifact: Chipped Stone Bear
State Rock: Serpentine
State Soil: San Joaquin Soil

State Sites of California
State Gold Rush Ghost Town: Bodie
State Historical Society: California Historical Society
State Military Museum: California State Military Museum
State Silver Rush Ghost Town: Calico
State Tall Ship: The Californian

State Arts of California
State Dance: West Coast Swing Dancing
State Fife and Drum Corps: California Consolidated Drum Band
State Folk Dance: Square Dancing
State Theater: Pasadena Playhouse

See also
Facts About California
More About California
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