The name is of Greek origin, coming from the Greek word anastasis (Ancient Greek: á¼Î½Î¬ÏÏÎ±ÏÎ¹Ï), meaning resurrection. It is a popular name in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, where it was the most used name for decades until 2008, when its place was taken by Sophia.
Nebraska State Flower The Goldenrod (Soldiago gigantea) was declared the Nebraska State flower in 1895. Solidago gigantea Aiton and Solidago serotina Aiton are the synonyms, and which are commonly called as Goldenrod. Goldenrod is considered native to the United States of America.
J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day in Nebraska City in 1872. The state nickname used to be the Tree Planter's State, but was changed in 1945 to the Cornhusker State. State insect is the honeybee. State motto: Equality before the law. The goldenrod was declared the state flower on April 4, 1895.