Bluebonnet Field and Barn
by Cheryl McClure
Title
Bluebonnet Field and Barn
Artist
Cheryl McClure
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
This field of bluebonnets was a striking sight to see with a sea of blue in front of the old barn. The original picture was very wide with such a long filed of flowers, but this one is shortened so it would fit a card size.
Bluebonnet is a name given to any number of species of the genus Lupinus predominantly found in southwestern United States and is collectively the state flower of Texas. The shape of the petals of the flower resembles the bonnet worn by pioneer women to shield them from the sun. Species often called Bluebonnets include:
• Lupinus texensis, Texas Bluebonnet or Texas Lupine
• Lupinus havardii, Big Bend Bluebonnet or Chisos Bluebonnet
• Lupinus argenteus, Silvery Lupine
• Lupinus concinnus, Bajada Lupine
• Lupinus plattensis, Nebraska Lupine
• Lupinus subcarnosus, Sandyland Bluebonnet or Buffalo Clover
On March 7, 1901, Lupinus subcarnosus became the only species of bluebonnet recognized as the state flower of Texas", however Lupinus texensis emerged as the favorite of most Texans. So, in 1971, the Texas Legislature made any similar species of Lupinus that could be found in Texas the state flower". Their deep blue blossoms can be seen from March through May in most areas of Texas.
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April 5th, 2013
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