The name is of Greek origin, coming from the Greek word anastasis (Ancient Greek: á¼Î½Î¬ÏÏÎ±ÏÎ¹Ï), meaning resurrection. It is a popular name in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, where it was the most used name for decades until 2008, when its place was taken by Sophia.
Nebraska State Flower The Goldenrod (Soldiago gigantea) was declared the Nebraska State flower in 1895. Solidago gigantea Aiton and Solidago serotina Aiton are the synonyms, and which are commonly called as Goldenrod. Goldenrod is considered native to the United States of America.
They are common visitors to bird feeders. The Symbol. Illinois schoolchildren chose the Cardinal as the state bird from a list: Cardinal 39.226 votes; Blue Bird 30,306; Meadowlark 16,237; Quail 15,843; Oriole 15,449. Six other states chose the Cardinal as their state bird: Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.