Alaska’s state flower is the alpine forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris). It was adopted as the official state flower in 1917.[1][3]
Latest news on this topic: there isn’t any recent policy change or official announcement changing Alaska’s state flower. Most sources note the same designation (alpine forget-me-not) with coverage focused on its appearance and symbolism, not on contemporary developments.[3][5][1]
If you’d like, I can pull up the most current official state symbols page or recent Alaska-focused wildlife or botanical news outlets to confirm that nothing has changed in 2025–2026.
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www.alaskaexplored.comDiscover what is alaska's state flower and learn why the mountain avens symbolizes resilience in harsh northern climates with this detailed botanical guide.
dwellingroom.comThe Territorial Legislature approved the popular representative of the territory, the forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris,) as the official floral emblem of the Alaska Territory and the Governor signed the legislation into law on April 28, 1917. Find details on the flower's adoption and law, its characteristics, and taxonomy.
www.ereferencedesk.comAlaska adopted the wild native alpine forget-me-not as the state flower in 1917. Alpine forget-me-nots belong to one of the few plant families that display true blue flowers. All State Flowers The wild native alpine forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris), grows well throughout Alaska in open, rocky places high in the mountains. You will see the diminutive alpine forget-me-not in midsummer, and perhaps one of several other varieties in Alaska (such as mountain forget-me-nots and splendid...
statesymbolsusa.orgMyosotis alpestris
www.alaska.orgWelcome to Alaskan Nature-Explore the beauty of Alaskan Nature and learn about the state symbols
www.alaskannature.comThe Forget-Me-Not is Alaska's state flower. Learn about the history and cultural significance of this flower and other flowers in Alaska.
www.travelalaska.comThe alpine forget-me-not is the Alaska state flower.
www.worldatlas.comAbout the Alaska state flower and floral emblem, Wild Native Forget-me-not(Myosotis alpestris), and its adoption as the state flower.
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