State Bird (Cactus Wren)
This small brown-and-white-spoted bird burrows into the flesh of cacti, especially saguaros, where it is cooler than the air. It is also safe from predators there.This bird, also called Coues' cactus wren, was named in 1931.
State Flower (Saguaro Cactus Blossom
Tis pure white flower blooms on the tips of the saguaro cactus during May and June. It was named the state flower in 1931.
State gemstone (Turquoise)
This blue or aqua stone, long used by Native Americans in jewelry was named state gemstone in not being crystalline in structure, it is found only in desert regions.
Common Agriculture
Arizona's most common economy is in agriculture. Common agriculture in Arizona are cattle, cotton, dairy products, lettuce, nursery stock, and hay.
State Tree (Palo Verde)
The state tree, whose name means "green stick," is a short-lived tree that blooms bright yellow in spring. It was named in 1954.
State Capitol (Phoenix)
Phoenix is the most popular capitoal in the U.S. of America.It is the fifth most popular capital in the United States.
State Mammal (Ring-tailed cat)
This raccoon relative, named in 1986, is smaller than the raccoon and has a longer, distinctly ringed tail.
Arizona Motto
"Ditat Deus" is Arizona's state motto. It means "God enriches". Many people think that the motto came from the bible. (Genesis chapter 14, Verse 23)
