The Willow Goldfinch is four to five inches tall with black and white feathers. It lives in open meadows. It has a high-pitched whistle sound. The Willow Goldfinch is known for being attracted to bird feeders. It flies in a wave-shaped path. The Willow Goldfinch is important in the state of Washington because it was decided on a statewide vote. The Willow Goldfinch became the state bird of Washington in 1951.

The Rhododendron is 6 to 8 feet tall with pink petals. It grows along forest edges and near the Pacific coast from British Colombia. It contains toxic substances. The rhododendron is known for being wanted for an official flower for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. The rhododendron is important in the state of Washington because the women of the state voted to select it. The rhododendron became the state flower of Washington in 1949.

The Western Hemlock is two hundred feet tall with green leaves. It grows along the coast of British Columbia. It’s also found in the Rocky Mountains of Washington. The Western Hemlock is known for its scaly black and brown bark. The Western Hemlock is important to the state of Washington because it was used to build houses. The Western Hemlock became the state tree of Washington on 1947.

The Washington flag has a green background with a picture of George Washington on it. The words “The Seal of the State of Washington” appear around the picture. This is important in the state of Washington because George Washington was the first president. The words are in a gold ring. The Washington flag was adopted in 1923.
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