What does the Virginia state flag represent?
Virtue symbolizes Virginia and the tyrant symbolizes Britain. The crown symbolizes the end of Britain’s sovereignty. In the space below, the Latin motto of Virginia ‘Sic Semper Tyrannis’ meaning “Thus Always to Tyrants”) is written. Red Virginia creepers and green leaves surround the scene.
What does the West Virginia state flag look like?
A pure white field bordered on four sides by a stripe of blue with the coat of arms of West Virginia in the center, wreathed by Rhododendron maximum and topped by an unfurled red ribbon reading “State of West Virginia.”
Is there a woman on the Virginia state flag?
The design on the obverse now appears on the state flag. It features a woman personifying virtue and dressed as an Amazon. She wears a helmet and holds a spear and sword above the Latin motto “Sic semper tyrannis” (“Thus always to tyrants”).
What is WV’s state insect?
Honeybee
State Insect – Honeybee The honeybee became West Virginia’s official state insect in 2002 by the Legislature’s Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9. In addition to its flavorful honey, the honeybee pollinates many of the state’s most important crops including fruits, vegetables and grasses.
What is Virginia state tree?
Flowering dogwood
Virginia/State tree
Virginia: Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) Flowering dogwood is a short, rounded tree known for its distinctive white and pink blooms.
What is Virginia’s state fruit?
List of Official State Fruit
| State | Fruit |
|---|---|
| Utah | Cherry |
| Vermont | Apple |
| Virginia | |
| Washington | Apple |
What is the Virginia state tree?
Virginia/State tree
What is West Virginia’s state butterfly?
The Monarch Butterfly
The Monarch Butterfly was designated West Virginia’s official state butterfly on March 1, 1995, by the Legislature, after declaration by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11.