Idaho State Flower

The Syringa (Philadelphus lewisii) was designated the official state flower of Idaho in 1931. Syringa is a woody shrub growing to nine feet tall with with clusters of white, fragrant flowers. Blooming syringa - Philadelphus lewisii - Mock Orange - photo © 2001 Thayne Tuason: Central Washington Native Plants (nonprofit use permitted with attribution): Native American Indians found many uses for the syringa - the wood was used for root digging sticks and to make pipe stems, harpoon shafts, bows, arrows, and snowshoes. The bark and leaves were used to make a soap.

Source:	The State of Idaho - State Symbols: Gov James E. Risch Philadelphus lewisii - Mock Orange: Central WA Native Plants
Links:	Lilacs in New Hampshire: State Flowers - 50 States List National Flower

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