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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts) Wed Apr 20, 2022, 03:04 PM Apr 2022

Just another Texan country roadside...

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Just another Texan country roadside... (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 OP

So glad you got to see some northoftheborder Apr 2022 #1

I was on a Quest to see these! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #2

Dumb question: Are those Lupines? yonder Apr 2022 #3

Not a dumb question at all, my dear yonder! I wondered as well. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #4

Thanks, they should be showing in our area anytime now. yonder Apr 2022 #5

Shucks, I thought whey were bluebonnets 😁 Love the last one...nt mitch96 Apr 2022 #7

I think that spelling works too, my dear mitch96! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #12

Lupinus texensis Lionel Mandrake Apr 2022 #8

Well, how about that, my dear Lionel Mandrake! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #13

Otherwise known as Texas bluebonnets! ShazzieB Apr 2022 #9

Yup, I learn something new here everyday too! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #14

Very pretty Diamond_Dog Apr 2022 #6

Thanks so much, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #15

Everything's Better with Blue Bonnet on it MagickMuffin Apr 2022 #10

I remember that jingle from long ago, my dear MagickMuffin! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #16

Oh Delightful Peggy! George McGovern Apr 2022 #11

Thanks so much, my dear George! ♥ CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2022 #17

northoftheborder

(7,637 posts)

1. So glad you got to see some

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 03:08 PM

Apr 2022

Very scarce further south - drought

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)

2. I was on a Quest to see these!

Reply to northoftheborder (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 03:17 PM

Apr 2022

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

(10,293 posts)

3. Dumb question: Are those Lupines?

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 03:29 PM

Apr 2022

They sort of look like it but I always thought they were found at elevation - above a couple thousand feet anyways.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)

4. Not a dumb question at all, my dear yonder! I wondered as well.

Reply to yonder (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 03:32 PM

Apr 2022

But yes, they are lupines.

They are also the state flower of Texas.

yonder

(10,293 posts)

5. Thanks, they should be showing in our area anytime now.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 03:40 PM

Apr 2022

If not already.

mitch96

(15,805 posts)

7. Shucks, I thought whey were bluebonnets 😁 Love the last one...nt

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 05:20 PM

Apr 2022

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)

12. I think that spelling works too, my dear mitch96!

Reply to mitch96 (Reply #7)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 10:38 PM

Apr 2022

The last one is my fav too.

Lionel Mandrake

(4,209 posts)

8. Lupinus texensis

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 05:24 PM

Apr 2022

also known as the Texas bluebonnet. It's a legume, i.e., a member of the pea family (Fabaceae or Leguminosae).

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)

13. Well, how about that, my dear Lionel Mandrake!

Reply to Lionel Mandrake (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 10:41 PM

Apr 2022

Thanks for looking that up.

ShazzieB

(22,591 posts)

9. Otherwise known as Texas bluebonnets!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 05:33 PM

Apr 2022

I did not know Texas bluebonnets were lupines. I learn something new here every day!

Lovely, lovely pics.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)

14. Yup, I learn something new here everyday too!

Reply to ShazzieB (Reply #9)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 10:45 PM

Apr 2022

I'm glad you enjoyed my pics, my dear ShazzieB!

Diamond_Dog

(40,579 posts)

6. Very pretty

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 04:06 PM

Apr 2022

Lovely photos, CaliforniaPeggy! I’m glad you stopped by the side of the road! Andy has been very accommodating!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,620 posts)

15. Thanks so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #6)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 10:48 PM

Apr 2022

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

(18,318 posts)

10. Everything's Better with Blue Bonnet on it

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 07:41 PM

Apr 2022

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!