The orange blossom is the official state flower of Florida — the small, intensely fragrant white bloom of the orange tree.

• Official flower: Orange blossom
• Scientific name: Citrus sinensis
• Year adopted: 1909
• Native range: worldwide in cultivation

About the orange blossom

Florida adopted the orange blossom in 1909, calling it “one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida.” The waxy white blossoms perfume the state’s groves each spring before giving way to fruit, and they remain a symbol of Florida’s famous citrus industry.

Where it grows

Orange trees blossom across Florida’s groves in spring, their sweet-scented white flowers a signature of the state’s citrus country.

Florida state flower FAQs

What is the state flower of Florida?

Florida’s state flower is the orange blossom (Citrus sinensis), which it adopted in 1909.

When did Florida adopt its state flower?

Florida designated the orange blossom as its official state flower in 1909.

Why is the orange blossom Florida’s state flower?

Florida chose the orange blossom in 1909 for its beauty and fragrance and as a symbol of the state’s signature citrus industry.

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