Bluebonnets

 Lupinus subcarnosus, the only species recognized as the state flower of Texas since 1901.

 Lupinus subcarnosu, since 1901, is the only species of Bluebonnets in Texas. Other species have been found in the southwestern US.. 

The bluebonnets are popping up all over a bit early this year. There are several patches at White Rock Lake. Remember, if you walk where they are coming up, they will NOT come back next year at that place. People like to do photo ops with their kids and pets and unless there is a specific path behind the patch, please don't destroy the beauty for others.

California stopped people from even getting to the orange poppies that are blooming in the high deserts. People were destroying them so the  HP closed off the roads to the patches.