Virginia Plants
This common tree in Virginia has long, needle like, thin leaves and stays green year round
Pine Tree
This is the most common deer found in Virginia
White tailed deer
This river is home to all of Virginia’s former and current capitals
The James River
This is the name of the mountain range running through the western part of virginia
Blue Ridge/Appalachian Mountians
Contrary to popular belief, these leggy spiders aren’t actually poisonous to humans, but their fangs definitely are too small to bite you
Daddy longlegs spider
This is the state tree and flower of Virginia. Contrary to its name, it’s not associated with hounds
Dogwood
This is the state bird of Virginia, commonly known for their bright red feathers
Northern Cardinal
This body of water in Virginia holds more than 15 trillion gallons of water
Chesapeake Bay
This bridge is a shortcut from the Middle Peninsula to Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel
This snake found at Chanco is very venomous and should not be touched!!
Copperhead Snake
These sweet yellow and white flowers on a vine are very common in Virginia, and if your parents say it’s ok, you can eat them
Honeysuckle
This is the state pony of Virginia, although they live on Assateague, they’re not named after that island on the Eastern Shore
Chincoteague Pony
True or False: Sharks can survive in the James River
True
This 2,200 mile long hike runs from Georgia to Maine and passes through Virginia
Appalachian trail
This is the most venomous spider in Virginia, it also has a Marvel movie of the same name
Black Widow
This native Virginia berry tastes minty and has a ski resort names after it
Wintergreen berry
This brilliantly yellow butterfly is Virginia’s state insect, and no, they don’t look like big cats or swallow tails
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
This is Virginia’s state shell, it’s also quite delicious and filters 50 gallons of water a day
Oyster Shell
This region of Virginia is home to the state’s capital, its name literally means the foot hills
Piedmont region
Although they look cuddly, these large, fluffy mammals found in the mountains of Virginia should not be pet
Black Bear
This native Virginia plant is best known for being the primary food source of Monarch Butterflies
Milkweed
This is the state saltwater fish, they have lots of stripes
Striped Bass
To protect nesting turtles in Virginia Beach, it’s asked that you do this to prevent hatchlings from getting confused
Turn off your lights
This is the highest peak in Virginia, not to be confused with Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
Mt. Rogers
This member of the carrot family is the most poisonous plant in Virginia
Poison Hemlock