The Western Meadowlark 8 to10 inches tall with brown, yellow and white feathers. It lives in grasslands, farms, meadows and plains. It has a meadow song with flute-like gurgling notes. The western meadowlark is known for its great colors in spring. The western meadowlark is important in the state of North Dakota because Lewis and Clark traveled through the habitat of the first western meadowlarks. The western meadowlark became the state bird of North Dakota in 1947.

State Flower
Wild Prairie Rose

The Wild Prairie Rose is 18 inches tall with pinkish and white petals. It grows in pastures and in native prairies. The wild prairie rose is known for its excellent source of vitamin C, and Native Americans made tea with it. The wild prairie rose is important in the state of North Dakota because it was originally found in North Dakota. The wild prairie rose became the state flower of North Dakota on March 7, 1907.

The American Elm is 120 feet tall with green leaves. It grows on flooded plains and along streams. The American Elm is known for spreading the Dutch Elm disease. The American Elm is important in the state of North Dakota because it is common across the state and is beginning to die in alarming rates. The American Elm became the state tree of North Dakota in 1947.

The North Dakota flag has a light blue background. “The words E Pluribus Unum” appear on the state flag. These words mean “out of many, one.” It reminds us that all of the states form one nation. There is also a picture of an eagle. This is a symbol of liberty and freedom. This is important to the state of North Dakota because the bird is a symbol of power. There is also a picture of a shield that has the stripes of the United States. This is important to the state of North Dakota because it shows that the state of North Dakota is part of the United States of America. The North Dakota flag was adopted in 1889.

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