The tree, Aesculus globra, commonly known as the "Buckeye" is hereby adopted as the official tree of the state.
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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5.05
State tree [Editorial note: H.B. 65 of the 100th General Assembly, effective 10/2/1953, misspelled the scientific name. The correct spelling is Aesculus glabra.]
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio v. Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (2000)
Most recently applied in American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio v. Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (April 2000)
Effective: October 2, 1953; Latest Legislation: House Bill 65 - 100th General Assembly
Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.