The following is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Michigan.
Michigan state bird: American robin (Turdus migratorius)
Michigan state coat-of-arms: Coat-of-Arms of the State of Michigan
Michigan state fish: brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Michigan state flag: Flag of the State of Michigan
Michigan state flower: apple blossom (Malus domestica)
Michigan state fossil: mastodon (Mammut americanum)
Michigan state game animal: white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Michigan state gem: Isle Royale greenstone (chlorastrolite)
Michigan state mammal: white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) (http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/michigan/)
Michigan state motto: Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice
(Latin for "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you")
Michigan state nicknames: Great Lakes State, Wolverine State, Mitten State, Water-Winter Wonderland
Michigan state reptile: painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
Michigan state seal: Great Seal of the State of Michigan
Michigan state soil: Kalkaska sand
Michigan state song: "My Michigan" website
Michigan state stone: Petoskey stone
Michigan state tree: eastern white pine (Pinus strobus)
Michigan state wildflower: dwarf lake iris (Iris lacustris)
Michigan state historical society: Historical Society of Michigan [1]
United States quarter dollar - Michigan 2004
Although Michigan has not adopted a state beverage, most Michiganders claim that Vernors, a ginger flavored pop, the state's unofficial beverage due to its wide use to ease common illnesses such as an upset stomach and sore throat other than for normal consumption.
