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Oklahoma State Flowers

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Over the years controversy and debate have run rampant concerning the original choice for Oklahoma’s state flower.  To cover all the bases and please various strong willed groups from the Sooner State, officials wound up with three floral choices and three honorary titles.    

Mistletoe
Credit 50states.com

    

Indian Blanket
Credit wikipedia.org

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