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House Bill 24, approved August 26, 1959, amended Section 8, Title 55, of the Code of 1940, to read: "The camellia is hereby designated and named as the state flower of Alabama." (Acts 1959, No. 124.)
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www.archives.state.al.us/emblems/st_flowe.html
www.archives.state.al.us/emblems/st_flowe.html
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Because there are several types of camellia, in June 1999, the Legislature designated that the camellia, Camellia japonica L., is the official state flower of Alabama. On the same day Alabama also chose a state wildflower since the camellia is not a native plant.
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www.archives.state.al.us/kids_emblems/st_flower.html
www.archives.state.al.us/kids_emblems/st_flower.html
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Alabama State Flower large size graphic image and history. ... 541.) In June 1999, the Legislature designated that the camellia, Camellia japonica L., is the official state flower of Alabama.
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www.50states.com/flower/alabama.htm
www.50states.com/flower/alabama.htm
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Alabama Facts and Symbols, by Emily McAuliffe. 24 pages. Publisher: Capstone Press; Rev Upd edition (August 2003) Reading level: Grades 3-4. Interest level: Grades 3-9. Perfect for report writing! Easy-to-read text covers major state symbols such as the state flag, seal, bird, tree, flower, animal, and more.
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www.netstate.com/states/symb/al_symb.htm
www.netstate.com/states/symb/al_symb.htm
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About the Alabama state flower, Camellia (Camellia japonica), and its adoption. ... The goldenrod became the official state flower of Alabama on September 6, 1927, the same day that the Yellowhammer became the state bird. It represented Alabama well for over thirty years.
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www.netstate.com/states/symb/flowers/al_camellia.htm
www.netstate.com/states/symb/flowers/al_camellia.htm
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The Super 8 Montgomery is located less than six miles southeast of downtown Montgomery. The Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery Zoo and Rosa Parks Museum are within four miles of the hotel... ... The Alabama State Flower is the Camellia. ... Alabama State Bird, Flower and Tree...
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www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/north_america/usa/a...
www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/north_america/usa/alabama.html
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Alabama's state flower is the only symbol not native to Alabama. It's from Asia. Camellias are named for G.J. Kamel, a Jesuit priest who traveled in Asia in the seventeenth century. The introduction of Camellia japonica L. in Italy is dated about 1760, but only during the XIXth century this species became popular.
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www.shgresources.com/al/symbols/flower/
www.shgresources.com/al/symbols/flower/
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Alabama's state flower is the only symbol not native to Alabama. It's from Asia. Camellias are named for G.J. Kamel, a Jesuit priest who traveled in Asia in the seventeenth century. The introduction of Camellia japonica L. in Italy is dated about 1760, but only during the XIXth century this species became popular.
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www.shgresources.com/al/symbols/birdflower/
www.shgresources.com/al/symbols/birdflower/
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Camellias are popular landscape shrubs for many reasons; their shade-loving nature, their beautiful blooms, their evergreen foliage and four-season interest. Why not add the Alabama state flower to your garden this year...
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www.suite101.com/blog/angengland/alabama_state_flower_c...
www.suite101.com/blog/angengland/alabama_state_flower_camellia
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