State symbols
Learn about the process for adopting Washington’s state symbols and view a list of symbols we have officially recognized.
How state symbols become official
If citizens believe something is important enough to represent Washington, they can ask us to make it a state symbol. We choose state symbols by passing bills to adopt them.
Supporters of the new symbol often track the bill through the lawmaking process and provide additional information about why they want us to adopt it. See how a bill becomes a law for details about the process.
For more information about state symbols, see the general provisions of Washington state law (Chapter 1.20 RCW).
List of Washington's state symbols
State symbols include plants, animals, objects, and other things that are important to Washington.
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| Symbol | Type |
|---|---|
| Coast rhododendron | Flower |
| Columbian mammoth | State Fossil |
| Bluebunch wheatgrass | Grass |
| Western hemlock | Tree |
| Walla Walla sweet onion | Vegetable |
| Pseudacris regilla | Amphibian |
| Willow goldfinch | Bird |
| Steelhead trout | Fish |
| Green darner dragonfly | Insect |
| Marmota olympus | Endemic mammal |
| Orca | Marine mammal |
| Ostrea lurida | Oyster |
| Square dance | Dance |
| State flag | Flag |
| "Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" | Folk song |
| Suciasaurus rex | Dinosaur |
| Petrified wood | Gem |
| State seal | Seal |
| Lady Washington | Ship |
| "Washington, My Home" | Song |
| Pickleball | Sport |
| State tartan | Tartan |
| Palouse Falls | Waterfall |
| "Al-ki" or "Alki" | Territorial motto |
| "The Evergreen State" | Nickname |
| State Capitol Building | Capitol building |