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Texas Bluebonnet

Lupinus texensis

Photo by ShannonMorton
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Field Notes

Description:

Texas lupine has larger, more sharply pointed leaves and more numerous flower heads than similar lupines. Light-green, velvety, palmately compound leaves (usually five leaflets) are born from branching, 6-18 in. stems. These stems are topped by clusters of up to 50 fragrant, blue, pea-like flowers. The tip of the cluster is conspicuously white.

Habitat:

USDA Native Status: Native to Texas.

Notes:

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

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Comments (1)

Oh, I miss bluebonnets! Thanks for sharing. :-)
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012

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