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Photo of golden chanterelle mushroom Read more about Mushroom – California Golden Chanterelle

Mushroom – California Golden Chanterelle

by admin | Dec 19, 2023 | California State Symbols

The California golden poppy is bright orange with blue-green, fern-like leaves and grows in bushy clumps up to 2 feet tall and wide.

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Bat – Pallid Bat

by admin | Dec 19, 2023 | California State Symbols

The pallid bat is a common species of bat found throughout California in a wide variety of habitats, including deserts, oak woodlands, and forests.

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PET – Shelter Pet

by admin | Dec 19, 2023 | California State Symbols

The desert tortoise can live 45-100 years.

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State Grass - Purple Needlegrass Read more about Grass – Purple Needlegrass

Grass – Purple Needlegrass

by admin | Oct 27, 2021 | California State Symbols

Purple needlegrass helps the survival of young oak trees and provides food for over 330 species.

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State Insect - CA Dogface Butterfly Read more about Insect – California Dogface Butterfly

Insect – California Dogface Butterfly

by admin | Oct 23, 2021 | California State Symbols

This bright yellow, orange and black butterfly can be found only in California.

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