Essential Plant Nutrients: their presence in North Carolina soils and role in plant nutrition M. Ray Tucker, AgronomistOctober 1999 Table 1.
Virginia State Flower. American Dogwood (Cornus florida or Benthamidia florida) was adopted as the state flower of Virginia in 1918. Dogwoods are commonly seen in northern temperate regions of the U.S. The American Dogwood flowers are small and consists of four showy petal-like bracts, usually snow white or pink.
Rhode Island State Flower. Common Blue violet - Viola sororia is the state flower of Rhode island. Common Blue violet is spread throughout eastern North America. Common Blue Violet is the most widespread among violet flowers. Common Blue violet flowers are seen to have an ornamental value. Common blue violet was adopted as the state flower in 1908.