* Washington is called the Evergreen State because its forests stay green year-round. * Some pine species, like ponderosa pines, smell like vanilla or butterscotch on warm days. * Many of Washington’s “pine” forests are actually Douglas firs, which can live for over 1,000 years.
🍓 Salmonberries
* Salmonberries can be yellow, orange, red, or pink. * They got their name because they ripen around the same time salmon return to rivers. * They’re edible and taste like a mild, juicy raspberry.
🦪 Oysters
* Washington grows more oysters than any other U.S. state. * One oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day. * Oysters can actually change sex during their lifetime.