The black abalone, also known as the "mother-of-pearl," was also established as the state seashell. "Abalone has played a major role in many coastal California Native American tribes’ lives ...

"I love the idea of incorporating seashells and pieces of ... outdoor gardens and make for eye-catching decor," she says.

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California has 44 state symbols, including a state folk dance, dinosaur and mushroom. But Assemblymember Diane Dixon says we need another -- an official state seashell. And she says the shell of ...

Californians likely already know the state animal is that which is emblazoned upon the state flag — the California grizzly bear. Perhaps some are even already aware the official flower remains ...