What state's tree is an orange blossom?

The blossom of the orange tree (Citrus sinensis) is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. Millions of these white flowers perfume the atmosphere throughout central and south Florida during orange blossom time. The orange blossom was selected as the state flower by the 1909 legislature.

1. Where can orange blossoms be found?
2. What tree does the orange blossom grow on?
3. Why is Florida State flower the orange blossom?
4. What is the state flower of Minnesota?
5. What are orange blossoms called?
6. What is Florida's state fish?

Where can orange blossoms be found?

The orange blossom, like most citruses, is native to subtropical Southeast Asia.

What tree does the orange blossom grow on?

The orange blossom is the fragrant flower of the Citrus sinensis (orange tree). It is used in perfume making and has been written about as an aphrodisiac.

Why is Florida State flower the orange blossom?

Orange blossoms are a particularly apt state symbol of Florida because of the extensive history of orange tree growth and production within the state. Spanish explorers first introduced orange trees to Florida in the 1500s.

What is the state flower of Minnesota?

The showy lady's slipper is Minnesota's state flower. Since 1925, the state has regulated the collection and commercial sale of this species. The showy lady's-slipper is one of 43 orchid species that grow in Minnesota.

What are orange blossoms called?

Orange Blossom Fun Facts: The orange blossom's scientific name is Citrus sinensis. The flower falls into the kingdom plantae, division magnoliophyta. The flower's class is magnoliopsida, and its order is sapindales. It is a member of the family rutaceae, genus citrus, and species seninsis.

What is Florida's state fish?

Largemouth bass usually live in quiet waters that contain bountiful vegetation. The 1975 legislature designated the Florida largemouth bass as the official state freshwater fish.