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(7,575 posts)Very scarce further south - drought
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)Andy spotted this large group and pulled off the road. I was so happy to finally get the photos I wanted.
Thanks for coming by, my dear northoftheborder!
yonder
(9,683 posts)They sort of look like it but I always thought they were found at elevation - above a couple thousand feet anyways.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)But yes, they are lupines.
They are also the state flower of Texas.
yonder
(9,683 posts)If not already.
mitch96
(13,934 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)The last one is my fav too.
Lionel Mandrake
(4,076 posts)also known as the Texas bluebonnet. It's a legume, i.e., a member of the pea family (Fabaceae or Leguminosae).
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)Thanks for looking that up.
ShazzieB
(16,575 posts)I did not know Texas bluebonnets were lupines. I learn something new here every day!
Lovely, lovely pics.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)I'm glad you enjoyed my pics, my dear ShazzieB!
Diamond_Dog
(32,122 posts)Lovely photos, CaliforniaPeggy! Im glad you stopped by the side of the road! Andy has been very accommodating!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)I was a bit surprised when Andy pulled over, and then I saw what he'd seen.
He's been an excellent host and I've gotten to see so many beautiful places because of that.
MagickMuffin
(15,970 posts)Lovely pics Ms CP. I need to get out and shoot some wildlife.
I'm also wanting to plant Blue Bonnets in my front yard. The city can't ask you to mow it!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)And how cool that your city can't ask you to mow these wonderful flowers!