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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.
SymbolType
Pseudacris regilla Washington State Amphibian
Willow goldfinch Washington State Bird
State Capitol Building Washington State Capitol building
Square dance​ Washington State Dance
Suciasaurus rex Washington State Dinosaur
Marmota olympus Washington State Endemic mammal
Steelhead trout Washington State Fish
State flag Washington State Flag
Coast rhododendron Washington State Flower
"Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" Washington State Folk song
Columbian mammoth Washington State State Fossil
Apple Washington State Fruit
Petrified wood​ Washington State Gem
Bluebunch wheatgrass Washington State Grass
Green darner dragonfly Washington State Insect
Orca Washington State Marine mammal
"The Evergreen State" Washington State Nickname
Ostrea lurida Washington State Oyster
State seal Washington State Seal
Lady Washington Washington State Ship
"Washington, My Home" Washington State Song
Pickleball Washington State Sport
State tartan Washington State Tartan
"Al-ki" or "Alki" Washington State Territorial motto
Western hemlock Washington State Tree
Walla Walla sweet onion Washington State Vegetable
Palouse Falls Washington State Waterfall

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