New Hampshire State Symbols
The red spotted newt became the New Hampshire’s state amphibian in 1985. Young newts are called red efts. Their orange with black and red spots. Adult newts are olive green. Red spotted newts are can be indicators of healthy wetlands and forests, therefore they are important to the environment.
The White birch tree is New Hampshire's state tree. There are around 60 different species of birch trees that grow in temperate climate around the world. Birch trees usually grow near lakes and rivers Where it is good climate for them. Birch trees are known for its pioneer species because it easily populates habitats destroyed by fire. Out of 60 birch trees, 11 of them are endangered because of habitat destruction and fungal diseases.
Lilacs are New Hampshire's state flower. Lilacs belong to the olive family. Purple lilacs are most fragrant on a sunny warm day. New Hampshire designated the flower in 1919. The lilac bush can live for hundreds of years. There are over 1,000 varieties of lilacs in several colors including white and pink.
