Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 10
State Emblems
Section 10.030
August 28, 2008
State floral emblem.
10.030. The hawthorn, the blossom of the tree commonly
called the "red haw" or "wild haw" and scientifically designated
as crataegus, is declared to be the floral emblem of Missouri,
and the state department of agriculture shall recognize it as
such and encourage its cultivation on account of the beauty of
its flower, fruit and foliage.
(RSMo 1939 § 15440, RSMo 1949 § 10.090, A.L. 1957 p. 726)
Prior revision: 1929 § 14315
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