Just another Texan country roadside...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[northoftheborder]

1. So glad you got to see some

Very scarce further south - drought

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I was on a Quest to see these!

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]

3. Dumb question: Are those Lupines?

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

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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

But yes, they are lupines.

They are also the state flower of Texas.

[yonder]

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

If not already.

[mitch96]

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

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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

The last one is my fav too.

[Lionel Mandrake]

8. Lupinus texensis

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

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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

Thanks for looking that up.

[ShazzieB]

9. Otherwise known as Texas bluebonnets!

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

Lovely, lovely pics.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

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

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

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Very pretty

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

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Thanks so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

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]

10. Everything's Better with Blue Bonnet on it

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]

16. I remember that jingle from long ago, my dear MagickMuffin!

And how cool that your city can't ask you to mow these wonderful flowers!

[George McGovern]

11. Oh Delightful Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Thanks so much, my dear George! ♥