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On March 7, 1901, ''Lupinus subcarnosus'' became the only species of bluebonnet recognized as the state flower of Texas;<ref name="TSHA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/trb01|author=Jean Andrews|title=Bluebonnet:Handbook of Texas online|accessdate=15 September 2011}}</ref> however, ''Lupinus texensis'' emerged as the favorite of most [[Texas|Texan]]s. So, in 1971, the [[Texas Legislature]] made any similar species of ''Lupinus'' that could be found in Texas the state flower.<ref name="Houston Chronicle, March 2008">{{Cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Tex-Arcana-How-bluebonnets-became-state-flower-1792133.php|author=[[Houston Chronicle]]|title=How Bluebonnets became the state flower|accessdate=15 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/flowers/bluebonnet/bluebonnetstory.html|title=Texas Bluebonnets--Texas Pride|last1=Parsons|first1=Jerry M.|last2=George|first2=Steve|last3=Grant|first3=Greg|date=|website=Aggie Horticulture|publisher=Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M System|access-date=24 June 2015}}</ref> |
On March 7, 1901, ''Lupinus subcarnosus'' became the only species of bluebonnet recognized as the state flower of Texas;<ref name="TSHA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/trb01|author=Jean Andrews|title=Bluebonnet:Handbook of Texas online|accessdate=15 September 2011}}</ref> however, ''Lupinus texensis'' emerged as the favorite of most [[Texas|Texan]]s. So, in 1971, the [[Texas Legislature]] made any similar species of ''Lupinus'' that could be found in Texas the state flower.<ref name="Houston Chronicle, March 2008">{{Cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Tex-Arcana-How-bluebonnets-became-state-flower-1792133.php|author=[[Houston Chronicle]]|title=How Bluebonnets became the state flower|accessdate=15 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/flowers/bluebonnet/bluebonnetstory.html|title=Texas Bluebonnets--Texas Pride|last1=Parsons|first1=Jerry M.|last2=George|first2=Steve|last3=Grant|first3=Greg|date=|website=Aggie Horticulture|publisher=Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M System|access-date=24 June 2015}}</ref> |
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As an extension of [[Lady Bird Johnson]]'s efforts at highway beautification in the United States (see [[Highway Beautification Act]]), she encouraged the planting of native plants along Texas highways after she left the White House.<ref>{{cite web | title = Our Environmental First Lady | url = http://www.wildflower.org/environmental_first_lady/ | publisher = Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | accessdate = 2015-07-26}}</ref> Bluebonnet blooms are now a common sight along these highways in the springtime.<ref name="TSHA"/> They serve as a popular backdrop for family photographs, and the Department of Public Safety issues safety recommendations with regard to drivers pulling off highways to take such pictures.<ref>{{cite press release | title = Information for th eNews Media | publisher = Texas Department of Public Safety | url = https://www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/2004/pr031104.htm | date = 2004-03-11}}</ref> |
As an extension of [[Lady Bird Johnson]]'s efforts at highway beautification in the United States (see [[Highway Beautification Act]]), she encouraged the planting of native plants along Texas highways after she left the White House.<ref>{{cite web | title = Our Environmental First Lady | url = http://www.wildflower.org/environmental_first_lady/ | publisher = Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | accessdate = 2015-07-26}}</ref> Bluebonnet blooms are now a common sight along these highways in the springtime.<ref name="TSHA"/> They serve as a popular backdrop for family photographs, and the Department of Public Safety issues safety recommendations with regard to drivers pulling off highways to take such pictures.<ref>{{cite press release | title = Information for th eNews Media | publisher = Texas Department of Public Safety | url = https://www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/2004/pr031104.htm | date = 2004-03-11 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091852/https://www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/2004/pr031104.htm | archivedate = 2016-03-04 | df = }}</ref> |
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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 on the flower resembles the bonnet worn by pioneer women to shield them from the sun.[1] 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;[2] 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.[3][4]
As an extension of Lady Bird Johnson's efforts at highway beautification in the United States (see Highway Beautification Act), she encouraged the planting of native plants along Texas highways after she left the White House.[5] Bluebonnet blooms are now a common sight along these highways in the springtime.[2] They serve as a popular backdrop for family photographs, and the Department of Public Safety issues safety recommendations with regard to drivers pulling off highways to take such pictures.[6]
References
- ^ "Lone Star Junction". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ a b Jean Andrews. "Bluebonnet:Handbook of Texas online". Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Houston Chronicle. "How Bluebonnets became the state flower". Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Parsons, Jerry M.; George, Steve; Grant, Greg. "Texas Bluebonnets--Texas Pride". Aggie Horticulture. Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M System. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Our Environmental First Lady". Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
- ^ "Information for th eNews Media" (Press release). Texas Department of Public Safety. 2004-03-11. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
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