State Flower of Massachusetts

The mayflower, or trailing arbutus, was favored for adoption as Massachusetts’ state flower at least as early as 1893. Some people claim the mayflower was named for the month of May. It may have been named for the ship that brought the pilgrims to Massachusetts’ shores.

What is the flower of Boston?

Massachusetts State Flower | Mayflower.

What does mayflower smell like?

Now, that’s a hardy plant! The mayflower is a trailing plant—a small evergreen creeping shrub—with fuzzy stems and clusters of waxy, pink, or white blooms that have a fragrant, sweet smell which intensifies over time. (The scent has been compared to orange blossoms in Florida.)

What is Massachusetts state berry?

A fifth-grade class on the North Shore adopted the cause of making the Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) the official berry of the state. Their two years of lobbying, petitions, and hearings were finally rewarded in July of 1994.

What is the official flower of Cape Cod?

This summer, Cape Cod comes to life with hues of blue, white, and pink. The Cape will celebrate its signature flower with the fourth annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest from July 6-15.

What is Massachusetts state mammal?

Massachusetts has a state marine mammal, the right whale, but its other official mammal is found closer to home—maybe even in your home. Like Maryland’s choice, it’s not a breed or species, but a common coat color.

What is the Massachusetts state shell?

New England Neptune shell (public domain image on Wikipedia).

Why is Massachusetts called a commonwealth and not a state?

Legally, Massachusetts is a commonwealth because the term is contained in the Constitution. In the era leading to 1780, a popular term for a whole body of people constituting a nation or state (also known as the body politic) was the word “Commonwealth.” This term was the preferred usage of some political writers.