Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 10
State Emblems
Section 10.040
August 28, 2008
State arboreal emblem.
10.040. The flowering dogwood scientifically designated as
Cornus Florida L. is declared to be the arboreal emblem of
Missouri and the state department of agriculture shall recognize
it as the official state tree and encourage its cultivation on
account of the beauty of its flower and foliage.
(L. 1955 p. 769 § 1, A.L. 1957 p. 726)
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