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A garland of 44 flowers representing the 44 states was made for the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893 with the Apple Blossom representing Michigan. This inspired Michigan's Legislature to make it official in 1897.
In 1998, the DWARF LAKE IRIS (Iris lacustris) was designated as the state wildflower. Native to the state, the endangered flower grows along the northern shorelines of Lakes Michigan and Huron.
Knowing which wildflower you are looking at can be difficult. We have 45 common types of Michigan wildflowers to help guide you. Including photos.
Michigan: Apple blossom (state flower) Malus: 1897 [31] Dwarf lake iris (state wildflower) Iris lacustris: 1998 [32] Minnesota: Pink and white lady's slipper: Cypripedium reginae: 1902 (enacted 1967) [33] [34] Mississippi: Magnolia (state flower) Magnolia: 1900 (enacted 1952) [35] Tickseed (state wildflower) Coreopsis: 1991 [36] Missouri ...
It inhabits the northern shores of Lakes Huron and Michigan within Michigan, Wisconsin (Door Co.), and Ontario, Canada (Manitoulin Island, and the Bruce Peninsula). Dwarf lake iris formerly ranged as far south as Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but has never collected on Lake Superior shoreline.
Michigan designated the apple blossom as official state flower in 1897; Michigan is one of the leading producers of apples and apple products with a worldwide reputation.
We’ve prepared a help guide to help you recognize a beautiful wildflower for the next time you step out into Michigan nature to take a hike and explore our state. Here are some of our favorite wildflowers in the mitten and just a bit about them to help you search for, identify, and admire them.
When the winter snow melts in Michigan, a variety of wildflowers begin to emerge, some of which grow nowhere else on earth. Explore this guide for the best places to view our state’s diverse plant life and learn about the role each plays in their respective habitats.
The apple blossom is the state flower of Michigan and the dwarf lake iris is recognized as the state wildflower.
Michigan's beloved state flower, the apple blossom, honors not only beauty but also the rich agricultural legacies of the state. These exquisite pink and white blossoms are a symbol of spring, rebirth, and the vibrant life that fills Michigan's orchards. The apple blossom captures the essence of Michigan's picturesque landscapes and its ...