Louisiana state symbols you may have not known about

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Every state has a list of symbols representing its unique way of life. Louisiana's distinctive culture, natural environments, and way of life are unique to this state. You can search the world and never find a place similar to our beautiful state.

When most state symbols are chosen, citizens, organizations, and students research symbols unique to the state. After a symbol is identified and well-researched, a request for a legislative bill is made. After state legislators review the request, they then vote to officially recognize that symbol being unique to that state. Here is a list of state symbols you may have not known about. (For more information on each symbol, please click any link below.)

1. Nic-name- The pelican state

2. Motto- Union, Justice, and Confidence

3. Song- Give me Louisiana and, You are my sunshine

4. Environmental song- The gifts of earth

5. March song- Louisiana my home sweet home

6. Judicial poem- America- we the people

7. Cultural poem- I am Louisiana

8. Dance- Square dance

9. Musical instrument- Cajun accordion

10. State Symbol- Fleur-de-lis

11. Tree- Bald cypress

12. Flower- Magnolia

13. Wildflower- Louisiana iris

14. Vegetable- Sweet potato

15. Vegetable plant- Creole Tomato

16. Fossil- Petrified palmwood

17. Mineral- Agate

18. Boat- Pirogue

19. Insect- Honey bee

20. Mammal- Louisiana black bear

21. Reptile- Alligator

22. Bird- Brown Pelican

23. Amphibian- Green tree frog

24. Crustacean- Crawfish

25. Dog- Catahoula Leopard dog

26. Freshwater fish- White Perch

27. Saltwater fish- Spotted sea trout

28. State Dish- Gumbo

29. Drink- Milk

30. Doughnut- Beignet

31. Jellies- Mahaw and Louisiana sugar cane jelly

32. Colors- Blue, Gold, White.