AL HJR84

Designates the month of April as Alabama Native Plant Month to raise public awareness about the benefits of native plants to pollinators, wildlife, the economy, and ecosystem health.

Recognizes that Alabama is home to more than 3,120 native plant species, including Southern Magnolia, Flowering Dogwood, Longleaf Pine, American Beautyberry, Mountain Laurel, Flame Azalea, Bald Cypress, and carnivorous Pitcher Plant.

Notes that some of Alabama's rarest plants—the Green Pitcher Plant, Alabama Canebrake Pitcher Plant, Alabama Leather Flower, and Gentian Pinkroot—are federally listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Encourages Alabamians to observe April by removing non-native invasive plants from yards and communities, planting native trees, shrubs, and flowers, and educating citizens about the benefits of Alabama's native plants.

Passed by the House on February 27, 2025, and adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.