Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower. Enjoy:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Those are lovely pictures of a lovely place. Thanks for sharing. :)
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower. Enjoy:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
After the blazing (literally) evil that was last year I think we deserve a nice, mild spring and summer. It was great to go out to a little league game yesterday and actually have a cool breeze blowing; especially since May is only a little over a week away.
in my mind texas and desert goes together
cool shots
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2012, 09:59:50 AM
Those are lovely pictures of a lovely place. Thanks for sharing. :)
A lovely place? Sorry, but I don't think I could ever call it that. lol
Quote from: Radiant on April 22, 2012, 08:50:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2012, 09:59:50 AM
Those are lovely pictures of a lovely place. Thanks for sharing. :)
A lovely place? Sorry, but I don't think I could ever call it that. lol
Well the bits in the pictures looked lovely ;D
Texas is actually a pretty diverse chunk of land ecology-wise. There's many different landscapes with completely different flora and fauna. The Texas hill country is really nice even in the heat of summer.
Pretty! are bluebonnets a kind of Lupine? They look a lot like flowers that grow wild in Nova Scotia/ PEI, but I have never heard the name "bluebonnet" before.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edenbrothers.com%2Fstore%2Fmedia%2Fproduct-images%2FLupineRussel.jpg&hash=88d3a7553fd0aa9abd2cd461ca6dba957973fb40)
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 23, 2012, 01:30:20 AM
Pretty! are bluebonnets a kind of Lupine? They look a lot like flowers that grow wild in Nova Scotia/ PEI, but I have never heard the name "bluebonnet" before.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edenbrothers.com%2Fstore%2Fmedia%2Fproduct-images%2FLupineRussel.jpg&hash=88d3a7553fd0aa9abd2cd461ca6dba957973fb40)
It is indeed - Lupinus texensis.
Coooool!
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower. Enjoy:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Absolutely breathtaking, and the horses and cattle certainly seemed happy. Do you know what the red flowers in the picture with the house were? My guess would be clover, but I would never bet on that.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 23, 2012, 02:45:25 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower. Enjoy:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Absolutely breathtaking, and the horses and cattle certainly seemed happy. Do you know what the red flowers in the picture with the house were? My guess would be clover, but I would never bet on that.
Probably Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja genus.
Quote from: Squid on April 23, 2012, 10:55:54 PM
Probably Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja genus.
Ah, thank you -- very appropriate for Texas.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 24, 2012, 02:34:09 AM
Quote from: Squid on April 23, 2012, 10:55:54 PM
Probably Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja genus.
Ah, thank you -- very appropriate for Texas.
No problemo ;D
What I can't understand is why so many parents think it is okay to pull off the side of a major highway to take family photos in the bluebonnet patches. There are plenty of safe areas to take pictures with them.
Quote from: Whitney on April 24, 2012, 03:21:54 AM
What I can't understand is why so many parents think it is okay to pull off the side of a major highway to take family photos in the bluebonnet patches. There are plenty of safe areas to take pictures with them.
Plus, more than one person has been bitten by a copperhead or rattlesnake in the bluebonnets. But, such photos are a tradition.
Quote from: Squid on April 23, 2012, 10:55:54 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 23, 2012, 02:45:25 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower. Enjoy:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Absolutely breathtaking, and the horses and cattle certainly seemed happy. Do you know what the red flowers in the picture with the house were? My guess would be clover, but I would never bet on that.
Probably Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja genus.
Correct. Castilleja indivisa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castilleja_indivisa
When you find bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and verbena all together, it's one of the most beautiful combinations possible.
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 24, 2012, 04:41:48 AM
Quote from: Squid on April 23, 2012, 10:55:54 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 23, 2012, 02:45:25 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower. Enjoy:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Absolutely breathtaking, and the horses and cattle certainly seemed happy. Do you know what the red flowers in the picture with the house were? My guess would be clover, but I would never bet on that.
Probably Indian Paintbrush - Castilleja genus.
Correct. Castilleja indivisa. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castilleja_indivisa
When you find bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and verbena all together, it's one of the most beautiful combinations possible.
I've been on Facebook way too much because I was looking for the like button to click on your post... :o
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 22, 2012, 05:38:19 AM
Unlike last year, this year we had plenty of rain. Here's what Texas can look like when we have water. The bluebonnet is our state flower. Enjoy:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/gallery/texas-bluebonnets-blossom/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Yeah...Texas does have the most beautiful Wildflowers and Sunsets of any place I've ever seen. Also, were having a very cold spring - and this is wonderful considering how hellishly hot it can become.