State Seal
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Arizona Constitution
adopted 1911
A shield with the motto Ditat Deus, which means God Enriches, lies in the center of the seal and contains symbols of Arizona's key enterprises.
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State Colors
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Blue and Old Gold
adopted 1915
The official state colors are federal blue and old gold. |
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State Flag
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Red, Yellow, Gold and Copper
adopted 1917
Arizona's state flag represents the 13 original colonies and the western setting sun.More Info
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State Song
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Arizona March Song
adopted 1919
Arizona's state anthem was written in 1915 and passed into law in 1919. Later a song titled "Arizona," written and performed by native son Rex Allen, Jr., was adopted as an alternate state song.
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State Bird
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Cactus Wren
adopted 1931
The cactus wren builds its nests in cacti and
thorny trees in desert areas below 4,000 feet. It is seven
to nine inches long and adapted for life in the desert, getting
most of the water it needs from the food it eats.
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State Flower
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Saguaro Blossom
adopted 1931
Arizona's state flower is the pure white waxy blossom of the giant saguaro cactus. This cactus is indigenous to Arizona and grows to a height of forty to fifty feet and lives to an age of 150 to 200 years.
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State Tree
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Palo Verde
adopted 1954
Native to Arizona, the tree's name is in reference to its green bark. "Palo Verde" in Spanish means green stick or green pole. The Palo Verde has yellow blossoms and usually blooms in April or May.
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State Neckwear
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Bola Tie
adopted 1973
Arizona's official state neckwear was invented in Wickenburg, Arizona. It is worn around the neck in the same fashion as a necktie. It consists of a cord, usually made of braided leather, which is held together by a decorative clasp and often has some form of ornament on the ends of the cord.
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State Gemstone
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Turquoise
adopted 1974
Turquoise has been used for centuries to make
jewelry. In Arizona turquoise is often found in or near
copper deposits and can be recovered as a byproduct at mines.
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State Fish
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Arizona Trout
adopted 1986
This yellowish-golden spotted fish was once on
the brink of extinction and is a threatened species under the
federal Endangered Species Act. The apache trout found
only in the White Mountains, measures from 6 to 24 inches in
length and can weight up to 6 pounds.
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State Mammal
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Ringtail
adopted 1986
Half of the ringtail's 24 to 36 inch body is
its long bushy ringed tail. This shy nocturnal animal has
brownish-gray fur, huge round eyes and large round ears and is
found in the Grand Canyon area and the rocky southern and
western regions of Arizona.
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State Reptile
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Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake
adopted 1986
Arizona's state reptile is a relatively rare snake in the United States and perhaps the most beautiful of all eleven species of rattlesnakes found in Arizona. The scales on its upturned nose are what gives this reptile its name. It is rarely over 24 inches long or weighs more than three or four ounces.
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State Amphibian
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Arizona Treefrog
adopted 1986
Arizona's state amphibian is one of two native species of treefrog found in Arizona. Well known for it's climbing abilities, this little creature only three-quarter inches to two inches long.
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State Fossil
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Petrified Wood
adopted 1988
Created when much of the area was covered by
swamps and fallen trees became buried under layers of sediment.
Slowly, over 60 million years, each cell of the plant was
replaced by quartz, making a brightly colored replica of the
original living plant.
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Petrified Forest National Park
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State Butterfly
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Two-Tailed Swallowtail
adopted 2003
Arizona's state butterfly is found in the
canyons and urban areas. It has yellow and black wings
that span between 3.5 to 5 inches.
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