Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. Texas's state flower is the beautiful bluebonnet which can be found growing wild in the country sides of South Central Texas. Named for its color and resemblance of a woman's sunbonnet, the flower blooms in early spring, making Texas hillsides appear as endless seas of blue. But don't be fooled. A mockingbird is known to be a viciously fierce protector of its nest and environment, often seen swooping down on a dog, cat or predator that may be venturing too close to the bird's protected territory.
Pecan trees are the official state trees of the state.
The edible nuts the trees produce can be found in brownies, cookies and other foods. Texas blue topaz was chosen as the state gemstone . Its crystal-like appearance occurs in many natural colors including blue, orange, brown, green, pink, beige and red. Texas's state insect is the beautiful monarch butterfly. This type of butterfly is special because it is the only species of butterfly that does not hibernate, but migrates in changing seasons.