Seal of Florida
The current seal of the U.S. state of Florida was adopted in 1985.
Description
The seal shows a scene with a woman from the tribe of Seminoles when spreading flowers in the foreground.
Behind this is a palm ( Arecaceae, genus Sabal ), the State of Florida plant, on a coastline behind which drives a steam boat in front of the rising sun.
Similar, but more naturalistic representations are also found in the seals of 1861 and 1868.
The outer ring is the English lettering:
Also in the ring is the English motto of the state:
This is also a motto of the United States.
The seal is also found in the middle of the flag of Florida.
Older Seal
Seal of 1868
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