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Louisiana State Fruit:

photo of strawberries
Strawberries photo by Brian Prechtel, courtesy USDA
Agricultural Research Service Image Gallery: Fruits and Veggies

Strawberry

Louisiana designated the strawberry as the official state fruit in 1908 and 2001.

photo of ripe strawberries on the plant
Ripe strawberries ready to pick -
photo © Marsha Ellison on Flickr (used by permission)
Photo of blueberries and strawberries
photo of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries by Scott Bauer, courtesy USDA ARS Image Gallery: : Illustrations
Source:
Welcome to Louisiana State: Lacombe Heritage Center
Links:
American Food and Agricultural Symbols
American Food Holidays

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LOUISIANA SYMBOLS:

bird - dog
mammal
reptile - insect
crustacean  
amphibian
fish - salt. fish
flower - plant
wildflower
vegetable
tree - soil
fossil - gem
heritage

flag - seal
motto - pledge
name - nickname
song 1-2-3-4
dance - quarter
instrument
painting - poems
museum
colors- tartan
fruit - meat pie
cuisine - jellies
drink- donut
 

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