What is Florida’s main flower?
The blossom of the orange tree (Citrus sinensis) is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. Millions of these white flowers perfume the atmosphere throughout central and south Florida during orange blossom time. The orange blossom was selected as the state flower by the 1909 legislature. FLORIDA: The Orange Blossom (Citrus sinensis) was designated the official state flower of Florida on November 15, 1909. The Orange Blossom was chosen for the value of citrus fruit, especially oranges, to Florida’s economy. Florida also honors the orange as official state fruit and orange juice as the state beverage.