Facts about the state of Montana

State flower :

Bitterroot

State Bird :

Western Medowlark

State Tree :

Ponderosa pine

State Motto :

Oro y Plata ' gold and silver

• Montana is called the Treasure State because of its mineral wealth.
• The name Montana comes from the Spanish word meaning mountainous and was first used when the area was designated a territory in 1864.
• Helena is the capital.
• Billings is the largest city.