NC SYMBOLS

CARDINAL

• The official State Bird of NC since March 4, 1943
• A year - round resident of NC, called The Winter Redbird

NC FLAG

• NC state flag was adopted in 1885
• It consist of blue union and two equal bars- red and white

VENUS FLY TRAP

• Official Carnivorous Plant of NC since 2005
• Plant is unique in that its leaves shut to form a trap for insects

FRASER FIR

• The official Christmas Tree of NC
• Named for Scottish botanist John Fraser
• Grows naturally in the Appalachian Mountains of NC

CHANNEL BASS

• Official State Salt Water Fish since 1971
• Weight up to 75 pounds

PLOTT HOUND

• The official State Dog since August 12, 1989
• The only breed originated in NC around 1750

HONEY BEE

• The official State Insect since 1973
• Honey Bees make $2,000,000 worth of honey every year

GRAY SQUIRREL

• The official State Mammal since 1969
• Common inhabitant of most areas in NC
• Many squirrels live in city parks and suburbs

EASTERN BOX TURTLE

• The official State Reptile since 1979
• It is terrestrial, meaning it lives on land

CAROLINA LILY

• The official State Wild Flower since 2003
• It can grow up to 4ft high and have up to 6 flowers