Origins and significance of the North Carolina state flower The flowering dogwood has a long history in North Carolina, celebrated for its unique beauty and enduring strength.

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile, fish ...

People gathered at North Carolina State University on Tuesday to watch the rare and stinky "Corpse Flower" bloom. The flower has only bloomed three times since 2016, NC State horticulturists said.