TN State Symbols
This is Tennessee’s official state cultivated flower
What is Iris.
Despite the name, this popular fruit is not considered a true berry by botanists because its seeds are on the outside.
What is strawberry
This vegetable is the main ingredient in sauerkraut
What is cabbage
This flower changes color from blue to pink depending on the amount of acid in the soil
What is Hydrangea
This plant-derived flavor, commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum, is known for its refreshing properties and ability to create a tingling sensation in the mouth, often associated with cleanliness.
What is mint
This tree which proved highly useful to Tennessee's pioneers, was named the state tree in 1947
What is Tulip Poplar
This fruit, which is 92% water, was used by early explorers as a natural canteen.
What is watermelon
Originally found in colors like purple, white, red, and yellow, this vegetable was selectively bred in the 16th century to become the orange variety we know today.
What is carrot
Common types of this flower include Oriental, Asiatic, and Stargazer
What is Lily
This is the primary herb used in making traditional pesto
What is basil
This was designated as Tennessee’s official state fruit in 2003.
What is Tomato
“Contender” and “Red Haven” are variety names of this Fruit
What is Peach
This vegetable, named after a European capital, was widely cultivated in Belgium during the 16th century.
What are Brussel sprouts
The spice saffron is derived from the stigma of which flower?
What is the Crocus
This crop should be planted first in a Three Sisters garden to provide support for its companions.
What is Corn
The official state agricultural insect for Tennessee
What is Honeybee
This fruit is named after Père Clément Rodier, a French monk who is believed to have discovered them in Algeria in 1902.
What is a clementine
This vegetable was the first to be grown in space
What is potato
This bright and cheerful flower can remove up to 95% of radioactivity from water by absorbing contaminants and has stems that were once used to fill life jackets.
What is Sunflower
This is recognized as the fastest-growing plant in the world, with some species capable of growing up to three feet in a single day.
What is bamboo
Indigenous to the entire state of Tennessee this was one of the earliest landscape trees used by pioneers, making it become designated the state evergreen tree.
What is Eastern Red Cedar
This fruit, known for its custard-like flavor, was cultivated by Native American tribes and is often referred to as the largest edible fruit native to the United States.
What is Pawpaw
This vegetable can be green, white, or purple, with the white variety grown without sunlight exposure.
What is asparagus
This genus of plants, known for its beautiful flowers, is the source of grayanotoxins found in "mad honey," which causes hallucinogenic and toxic effects.
What is Rhododendron
This is the oldest surviving tree species often referred to as a "living fossil." This species has remained largely unchanged dating back to a time before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
What is Ginkgo biloba