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Indeed, most commonly known and referenced are the state flower (the purple iris), the state bird (the mockingbird), the state fruit (the tomato), the state tree (the tulip poplar), the state wild animal (the racoon), and the state horse (the Tennessee Walking Horse).—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 22 Jan. 2024 Rather than hang on to their leaves until later in the fall and make a big splash out of the season, black walnut, tulip poplar, osage orange, and a whole host of other tree species simply cut the cord.—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 13 Sep. 2024 Incorporated in the suit design were the Kentucky state flower, a golden rod, the state tree, tulip poplar, wild roses, redbuds, dogwoods, and tobacco leaves.—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024 From the park office, strike out on Hidden Pond Trail though 190-year-old tulip poplars.—The Editors, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2019 See all Example Sentences for tulip poplar
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