BETA
Chapter 1
The science of the bluebonnet
Chapter 2
The battle for the state flower
Chapter 3
The roadside photo phenomenon
Chapter 4
Folklore and color variations
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Texas bluebonnet tradition
Ch 1 · The science of the bluebonnet
sloane Snap photos of kids in the bluebonnets to discover why Texans love this tradition.
sloane Texas Bluebonnet Ecosystem
Bluebonnets grow, strong and tall, Nitrogen magic, for one and all, Helps the Texas ecosystem thrive!
sloane Bluebonnet seeds have incredibly tough coats that allow them to lie dormant for years.
sloane Bluebonnets germinate in the fall and survive winter as flat, rosette-shaped plants.
Fun Fact
Hard seed coats: Bluebonnets have seeds so tough that gardeners often rub them with sandpaper to help them sprout.
Glossary
bluebonnet (noun)
Any of several lupines of the southwestern United States having blue, bonnet-shaped flowers. In 1901, Texas designated this native wildflower, which germinates in autumn, as its official state flower.
Any of several lupines of the southwestern United States having blue, bonnet-shaped flowers. In 1901, Texas designated this native wildflower, which germinates in autumn, as its official state flower.