The fragrant orange blossom has been our state flower since 1909. The Sabal Palm is our state tree. It grows in almost any soil and is used in making food and medicine. State Bird Florida's state bird is the mockingbird. State Animal Students throughout the state of Florida voted the panther our state animal in 1982.
Panthers are pale brown and black cats that play a large part in our wildlife ecosystem.
The black and yellow zebra longwing was named the state butterfly in 1996. It is known for dining on the sweet nectar of passion flowers and is common in South Florida, especially in the Everglades National Park. State Wildflower Florida's official wildflower, the colorful coreopsis is used frequently in Florida's roadside plantings and highway beautification programs. It likes lakes, swamps, canals, and other wetland habitats. It eats fish, turtles, and many other animals.