NC State Symbols

I was designated as the official state bird

in 1943. You will often find me singing tunes

in your backyard. If I am a male, I am a

brightly colored red. Most birds fly south

in the winter, but I never leave my home.

What am I?

• Plott Hound

• Honeybee

• Granite

• Cardinal

I was designated as the official state

vegetable in 1995. North Carolina is the

largest producer of my crop, and Native

Americans started harvesting me in the

1400’s! What am I?

• Sweet Potato

• Dogwood

• Granite

• Cardinal

I was designated as the official state

insect in 1993. North Carolinians use me to

make beeswax and honey. I am also

recognized as the official state symbol in 17

other states! What am I?

• Sweet Potato

• Dogwood

• Honeybee

• Cardinal

I was designated as the official state

flower in 1941. My blossoms appear in

early spring in white and pink shades. I

am found on one of the most common

trees in North Carolina. What am I?

• Sweet Potato

• Dogwood

• Honeybee

• Pine Tree

I was designated as the official state tree

in 1963. I am one of the most common

trees found in North Carolina. I produce

pine cones in the fall and supply North

Carolina with many important wood

products. What am I?

• Sweet Potato

• Dogwood

• The Old North State

• Pine Tree

I was designated as the official state

reptile in 1979. I have a hard outer shell

with bright markings of orange and yellow.

You may find me living in the moist areas

of woods or meadows. What am I?

• Eastern Box Turtle

• Gray Squirrel

• The Old North State

• Pine Tree

I was designated as the official state song

in 1927. I was written by William Gaston,

and I have been performed by the North

Carolina Symphony. What am I?

• Eastern Box Turtle

• Gray Squirrel

• The Old North State

• Pine Tree

I was designated as the official state

mammal in 1969. I have a fluffy, long tail

and clawed feet for climbing trees. You

may see me scurrying from tree to tree

hunting for acorns. What am I?

• Eastern Box Turtle

• Gray Squirrel

• The Old North State

• Pine Tree

I was designated as the official state rock

in 1979. I am found all over North Carolina.

You will often find me in a rock quarry

where I am sold for building materials

when super smooth surfaces are needed.

What am I?

• Honeybee

• Gray Squirrel

• Granite

• Pine Tree

I was designated as the official state dog

in 1989. I am a mountain breed known as

a legendary hunter. I am raised and

trained to be courageous and bold! You

may find me chasing raccoons up trees.

What am I?

• Honeybee

• Gray Squirrel

• Dogwood

• Plott Hound