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The sagebrush is the Nevada state flower which makes sense since sagebrush grows in arid climates, and Nevada has quite a bit of desert. The distinct odor of sagebrush, which is close to the smell of sage, is thought to deter animals from grazing on the plant.
A variety of gemstones have been found in Nevada and the state is well-known for its opal. After Australia, some of the finest black opals in the world come from Virgin Valley, Nevada. The specimen at right is a 9 millimeter faceted yellow fire opal of about 1.79 carats, cut from rough produced in Nevada.