The hawthorn (Crataegus) is Missouri’s floral emblem, designated in 1923 and set in statute section 10.030. Read on October 30, 2026.
By the It’s Missouri editorial team. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
The Details
- The Secretary of State says there are about 75 species, with white five-petaled blossoms and red fruit.
- The state tree is a different plant: the flowering dogwood. See the state tree.
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