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 3 · The roadside photo phenomenon
sloane Snap photos of kids in the bluebonnets to discover why Texans love this spring tradition.
sloane Texas Bluebonnet Season
When spring arrives, across Texas land, (oh-oh-oh!) / Bluebonnets bloom, a photo tradition grand!
sloane Finding the perfect photo spot requires careful driving and strict adherence to safety rules.
sloane Photographers must stay alert for hidden hazards lurking beneath the beautiful blue petals.
Fun Fact
Hidden hazards: Texas park rangers advise stomping loudly before entering a bluebonnet patch to scare away hiding rattlesnakes.
Glossary
bluebonnet (noun)
Any of several lupines of the southwestern United States having blue flowers. Since 1934, delayed mowing along Texas highways has fostered wildflower blooms where families photograph their children.
Any of several lupines of the southwestern United States having blue flowers. Since 1934, delayed mowing along Texas highways has fostered wildflower blooms where families photograph their children.