Quick Answer. The EGFR, or estimated glomerular filtration rate, is calculated the same for all adults and is not determined by the race of an individual. The EGFR is a test that measures the amount of serum creatinine found in the urine.
The Magnolia State. The official nickname for Mississippi is The Magnolia State. The magnolia is also the state flower and the state tree of Mississippi. Both the state nickname and flower are featured on the Mississippi quarter.
Southern Magnolia. The familiar, towering Southern magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is the state flower of Louisiana and Mississippi. It reaches up to 80â tall, covers 40â in width, and grows an impressive 1-2 feet per year. Southern magnolias are known for their dramatic branches and carefree pyramidal shape.