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The last two include the annual lupine, Lupinus concinnus, and the perennial bluebonnet, Lupinus plattensis.īig Bend National Park experienced a once-in-lifetime bloom of bluebonnets in 2019. Along with the two previously mentioned, Big Bend National Park has its own species, Lupinus Havardii. Today, there are five known species of bluebonnets. Finally, in 1971, the legislature compromised and stated very diplomatically that both species of bluebonnet, as well as any future species discovered in Texas, would be recognized officially as the flower representing the state. So for the next 70 years, the debate ensued. This plant was a showier, taller and more robust version than the chosen version. The folks in government didn't realize it at the time, but there was another species of this wildflower out there, Lupinus texensis, or Texas bluebonnet. The men acquiesced, being the gentlemen they were, and in 1901 Texas had found its state flower. The women, however, pushed for Lupinus subcarnosus, a smaller version of the common bluebonnet also known as buffalo clover. The men argued over the cactus - hardy and tough - or the business friendly cotton boll (yes, spelled boll). Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush Sunset 320-2. About 100 years ago, lawmakers engaged in much discussion over the choices for Texas' state flower. A gallery featuring the best bluebonnet images from across Texas available as prints or digital files. The most prolific bluebonnet displays show up in wet springs and nearly always coincide with an El Nino weather pattern.Ĭontrary to the seemingly straightforward approach to beautiful spring blooms, the recognition of the bluebonnet as a symbol of Texas proved more difficult. When the conditions are right and the ground warms in spring, they grow quickly into beautiful flowers for all to enjoy. By the time February and March arrive, the rosettes are eager for water and warmer weather. The rains over these winter months set the course for spring.
The little rosettes stay close the ground over the course of autumn and winter, growing only a little but enjoying any rain that falls their way. More bluebonnets can be found in my Texas Wildflowers Gallery.īluebonnets first appear in the fall from a small, tough seed shot out of the parent flower the previous April. These photographs are available as prints or digital files.
This gallery features my favorite bluebonnet images from across the state of Texas.
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