Section 10-030 State floral emblem. (original) (raw)
Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 10 State Emblems Section 10.030
August 28, 2012
State floral emblem.
10.030. The hawthorn, the blossom of the tree commonly called the "red haw" or "wild haw" and scientifically designated as crataegus, is declared to be the floral emblem of Missouri, and the state department of agriculture shall recognize it as such and encourage its cultivation on account of the beauty of its flower, fruit and foliage.
(RSMo 1939 � 15440, RSMo 1949 � 10.090, A.L. 1957 p. 726)
Prior revision: 1929 � 14315
Missouri General Assembly