The Wholesome Origin Story Of How Mississippi's State Fruit Became The Blueberry - Chowhound

Mnstudio/Getty Images Every U.S. state has an official state flag, bird, and license plate, usually telling us something special about each place. Georgia is known for its peaches, which is why the fruit decorates the plates of its vehicles, and it's the state fruit. Florida has its oranges, of course. But not every state has an official state fruit — such was the case for Mississippi — until a passionate group…