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| Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower |
Yesterday, once again, I took some of the back roads, looking for wildflowers. As you can see, the roads are narrow, forcing you to move over in the grass when meeting an oncoming vehicle.
Although we are in very dry conditions, the Bluebonnets are in abundance on the roadsides.
Many times, the Indian Paint Brush (Castilleja spp.), is found growing with the bluebonnets.
The petals of the pink evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) are very delicate, lasting only for the day.
Often, they are seen growing in small patches.
Along the road, I spotted the Texas Wild Spiderwort.
Yellow wildflowers are always an eye-catcher.
Because of the delicate lavender color of the wild verbena, it is sometimes over-looked.
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Meggie Mac
I don't blame you stopping and taking a look and it so nice to see flowers that are not crushed by snow! Suzy x
ReplyDeleteIt was a perfect day to photograph...today, the winds are gusting 30mph. Maybe this is your last snow...
DeleteYes, I agree. Lovely flowers you have growing there in the wild. It's so nice to drive on countryroads, I like to do it too when I go home. But you already know. groetjes, Gerda
ReplyDeleteHello Gerda...Yes, I saw your post about traveling the country roads. We both agree it is so peaceful.
DeleteGorgeous flowers Meggie, wild ones can outrival our carefully planted chosen flowers.
ReplyDeleteHello Anne...Yes, you are so correct. Even with the shortage of rainfall, they continue to bloom.
DeleteWow, these are beautiful flowers! We're getting snow tonight so we won't see anything like them for a bit.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brian...yesterday was beautiful for the back road drive. Today we have terrible gusts of wind...but, the sun is still shining...No Snow for us.
DeleteOur wildflowers aren't blooming yet. I have always thought a bank of bluebonnets would be a sight to behold. Lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteI guess you still have a few weeks to go before wildflowers. It always takes my breath away to see the banks of bluebonnets....you must see it to believe it. Once, on the farm when we had adequate rain, the pastures were all covered in the them. They grew to knee high!
ReplyDeleteI love your bluebonnets!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much...the side of the back roads and highways are covered with them.
Deletegorgeous flowers. so beautiful. ( :
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth. That was a very interesting church on your today's post.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bunch of wildflowers.
Hopefully your snow will melt soon and reveal your wildflowers...
DeleteThey're all so pretty, but I'm especially fond of bluebonnets!
ReplyDeleteThey are breathtaking to see in open country!
DeleteDearest friend, I've been in Texas in the early spring and had the opportunity of seeing the wildflowers...especially, the breathtaking bluebonnets! I love that you appreciate the wild flowers, XOXO
ReplyDeleteAs you probably know, Lady Bird Johnson had a hand in promoting our wildflowers. Here is the link to the wild flower center... http://www.wildflower.org/
DeleteWhat a stunning field of "bluebonnets" are they a member of the lupin family!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen them before. I would love to have those all over my fields.
Wild flowers are special.. I love to see them.. I take photos when i can, doing the same. put my car at the side of the road and take the snaps.
Is that your farm house in the distance on the last snap! a beautiful area that you live in.
Happy Monday
val
Hi Val...yes they are (Lupinus texensis). As far as the farmhouse question, no, it is not. It is a special spot I enjoy on one of the back roads.
DeleteYour flowers really took me back in time to my childhood growing up in Parker, Texas. The Indian Paintbrushes, the Buttercups (as we called them) and the Verbena..I loved them all. Thanks for the sweet memories!
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My dearest friend Meggie, I really miss your beautiful blog and your very beautiful photos. You are a really good friend and I must thank you for all your sweet words..:)9
ReplyDeleteYes, I keep following your nice posts..:))
All best wishes..