California is nicknamed "The Golden State", and entered into Statehood on September 9, 1850. The California State motto is "Eureka", which means I have found it. The California State Capital is Sacramento. The California State flower is the golden poppy (1903). The California State tree is the California redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens & Sequoiadendron giganteum) (1937, 1953). The California State bird is the California valley quail (1931). The California State animal is the California grizzly bear (1953). The California State fish is the California golden trout (1947). The California State colors are blue and gold (1951). The California State song is “I Love You, California” (1951).