Washington State Symbols

Rhododendron, Washington's state flower
Rhododendron

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Washington State Flag

Golden Finch, Washington's state bird
Golden Finch

State Bird: Willow Goldfinch or Wild Canary

State Fish: Steelhead Trout

State Insect: Green Darner Dragonfly

Flower: Rhododendron

Tree: Western Hemlock

Motto: Alki (Bye and bye)

State Song: "Washington, My Home"

State Gem: Petrified Wood

State Dance: Square Dance

State Fruit: Apples

State Fossil: Columbian Mammoth

Origin of State Name: Named after the first president of the U.S., George Washington.

Nickname for State: The Evergreen State.

Nickname for residents: Washingtonians