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The sagebrush is the Nevada state flower which makes sense since sagebrush grows in arid climates, and Nevada has quite a bit of desert. The distinct odor of sagebrush, which is close to the smell of sage, is thought to deter animals from grazing on the plant.
That is why the nickname for Nevada is the Silver State.. The official slogan The Battle Born State adopted on March 26, 1937, reflects the fact that Nevada became a state in 1864 during the Civil War. Silver State.. Nevada has a very strong mining industry. Silver deposit were very rich until the 1900's. Mining declined for a while, gold is now the most abundant. That is why the nickname for Nevada is the Silver State..