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State Bird: Cactus Wren State Mammal: The Ringtail State Fish: Arizona Trout State Amphibian: The Arizona Treefrog Flower: Saguro Cactus Blossom Tree: Palo Verde State Song: The Arizona March Song State Gem: Turquoise State Fossil: Petrified Wood |
State Colors: Blue and Old Gold State Reptile: Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake State Neckwear: The Bola Tie Motto: "God Enriches" Origin of State Name: The name is derived from the Native American word arizonac believed to mean "place of the small spring." Nickname for State: The Grand Canyon State Nickname for residents: Arizonans |