Bluebonnet Time in Texas
by Janette Boyd
Title
Bluebonnet Time in Texas
Artist
Janette Boyd
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Photo of Bluebonnets in spring in the Brushy Creek Lake Park area of Austin, Texas.
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Bluebonnets
Bluebonnet is a name given to any number of species of the genus Lupinus predominantly found in southwestern United States and is collectively the state flower of Texas. The shape of the petals on the flower resembles the bonnet worn by pioneer women to shield them from the sun.
Species often called bluebonnets include:
Lupinus texensis, Texas bluebonnet or Texas lupine
Lupinus havardii, Big Bend bluebonnet or Chisos bluebonnet
Lupinus argenteus, silvery lupine
Lupinus concinnus, Bajada lupine
Lupinus plattensis, Nebraska lupine
Lupinus subcarnosus, sandyland bluebonnet or buffalo clover
On March 7, 1901, Lupinus subcarnosus became the only species of bluebonnet recognized as the state flower of Texas;[2] however, Lupinus texensis emerged as the favorite of most Texans. So, in 1971, the Texas Legislature made any similar species of Lupinus that could be found in Texas the state flower.
As an extension of Lady Bird Johnson's efforts at highway beautification in the United States (see Highway Beautification Act), she encouraged the planting of native plants along Texas highways after she left the White House. Bluebonnet blooms are now a common sight along these highways in the springtime. They serve as a popular backdrop for family photographs.
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March 22nd, 2017
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Comments (5)
Yvonne Wright
Beautiful time of the year in Austin! Lovely landscape.
Janette Boyd replied:
Yes, the bluebonnets were a little early this year and my niece knew where to take me for the best captures. Thank you for your comments.