In April when spring is strong,Flowers bloom in the green grass,The berries hung shyly on the branches,Even the weather forecast this morning said,This weekend will be pleasant weather!

Come and just leaveSpring tourIt couldn't be more perfect!

If you’re recently shuttled on an interstate highway,You may have noticed that the verdant grasses on both sides of the highway are always dotted with small wild flowers, red, orange, yellow, pink, purple and blue, which are really beautiful.Spring has really stuck his face to your doorLa.

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And in March and April, Texas is the proudestBlue cap flowerHas also entered its heyday.

 

In previous years, the peak blooming period was mostly at the end of March and early April. This year, affected by the cold wave in February, the spring in Houston came late, so the blue cap flowers were still blooming at the end of April.

Source: Wikipedia

This isbluebonnet, Commonly known as "blue cap flower" in Chinese, in fact, blue cap flower is not just a single species, but a collection of many kinds of flowers under Lupinus (Lupinus). Many similar species can be counted as blue cap flower.

 

Insert a useless and wonderful little knowledge:The Chinese translation of Lupinus is 鲁冰花~

Source: Daily Headlines

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍As for why it is called the blue hat, because it looks a bit like the bonnet that American pioneer women wore in the process of pioneering work from the East to the Midwest. It looks like this:

(The shape of each petal is indeed a bit similar)

 

And as a Texas flowerThe Bluebonnet has its own exclusive species, that is, we are on the side of the road in March and AprilThe most common is calledLupinus texensis, Texas Lupin,It is characterized by a yellow spike in the center, with blue petals stretching outwards and upwards, and the flowers can grow to about 1 foot tall.

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1901, the United StatesNational Colonial Dames of AmericasSuccessfully persuaded the Texas legislature to choose the blue cap flower as the Texas flower, as a tribute to many brave Texas pioneer women.

 

Unexpectedly, the seemingly weak state flower also represents the sweat and hard work of countless women behind it.

 

Since the flower scenery is beautiful, butDon't pick and destroy at willSome flower fields are privately owned, and some even roadside wildflowers are state property. You can’t just shovel home and you may be legally responsible.

 

Also, those who bring children and pets should pay attention to:⚠️Mosaic is poisonous and inedible⚠️!Don't look back inadvertently and find that your little boy is chewing and chewing, be sure to pay attention to safety.

 

The blooming season is just right, don’t let the spring shine

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Traveling around Houston

✨ 5 flower viewing and taking photosGround ✨

Come and take a look!

1

  The most prestigious sea of ​​flowers 

❀ Houston-Dallas Line EnnisSea of ​​flowers ❀

Drive ≈3.5h

Picture source:Official website

Although it is more than 3 hours' drive from Houston, everyone who has been there says it's worth it, so I put it first.

EnnisBe 1997State CouncilAssociationAppointed as"GermanTexas official蓝Cap flowersteproad"Location,And was designated as "Texas Official BlueHat Flower City", A 40-mile trail, with blue capped flowers on both sides, driving past, the mountains and plains are full of romantic blue and purple, you can get off the car and walk into the flower field to experience.

 

Due to different weather conditions and topography, it may be different every year, you can call 972-878-4748 before going, orYou can check the real-time blooming situation at this website:https://www.visitennis.org/bluebonnet.htm

(I.e. 201 NW Main, Ennis, TX

2

  Beautiful flower fields along the way 

❀ brenham ❀  

By car ≈ 1h

Picture source:Tiktok / @kindawildwanderess

 

From Houston, drive along Hwy 36 or 290 to Brenham, and then drive north to the flower-viewing center of Old Buffalo Park. You will pass by many beautiful flower fields along the way. The town of Brenham itself also has many small surprises, such as the scenery that the tiktok blogger in the picture found behind the Baytown Inn, which is full of blue and enthusiastic.

 

(I.e.Brenham/Old Buffalo Park, TX

3

  Probably the largest flower affair in the city 

❀Terry Hershey Park ❀ 

Drive ≈0.5h

Image source: ig/@bayoucityprints

 

There is also a large area of ​​surprise flowers hidden in this park in the western suburbs!The location is a bit Tricky, it may be a bit easier to find, some friends saidThere are blue cap flowers near Dairy Ashford St., you can try your luck.The park itself also has hiking trails for fishing, suitable for family travel.

 

(I.e.15200 Memorial Drive, Houston

 

4

  A good park for the people of Xiutun 

❀Hermann Park❀

Driving time <0.5h

Picture source:ig / @eloesva

Looking back to the Houston area, the mountainous flower scene may be gone, but the tranquil greenery in the city is also a good choice.As the largest park near the city center, Hermann Park assumes the role of Houston’s People’s Park.Life, fountains, sculptures, shrubs, garden paths and shade trees are all available.McGovern Centennial Garden found traces of blue cap flowers.

(I.e.Aris Garden,1500 Hermann Drive, Houston

5

  The joy of sugar city 

❀ Telfair, Sugar land ❀

By car≈0.5 h

Picture source:Tiktok / @nshrivas

In the master-designed Telfair community, there are many blue cap flowers blooming along the river, especially near the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The address isNear New Territory and University Blvd.

 

(I.e.121 Telfair Blvd., Sugar Land, TX

There are also fragmentary lists of locations, suitable for family travel.If you find a beautiful flower field, please leave a message and let us know~

 

• Buffalo Bayou: There are often clusters of flowers blooming on both sides of the park along the river. You can book a car in Dunlavy and walk for half a mile on the Trail. After crossing the bridge, you should be able to find some traces of blue cap flowers. 

  (I.e.1800 Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, Houston.

   

• Memorial park: There may be flowers everywhere in the park, and the park itself is also worth a visit. Take your children to ride a bike, walk on the trail and release the electric discharge. Maybe you will encounter surprises.~

  (I.e.6501 Memorial Dr., Houston.

• White Oak Bayou near Loop 610 and 18th St.:From W. 34th St. to Ella Boulevard (near 18th St.), AlongT Con both sides of the river bank of ster all the way,There are often wild flowers that are suitable for taking pictures~

  📍TC Jester from W.34th St to Ella Blvd

Go out together and cherish this short spring in Houston ❀

⚠️Important warning

Blue cap flowers are poisonous, don't accidentally eat them

 

📸 Take photoshint

 

Going to take photos in the sea of ​​flowers can be simpler,Large color blocks are often not wrong, if you take a photo with the blue cap flower,White, yellow, and pink are all good choices.NeverTo wear floralCompete with Hua

* This article is an original article, Does not involve any commercial interests

reference:

[1].https://texasproud.com/texas-state-flower-bluebonnet/

[2].https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/the-best-11-spots-to-see-bluebonnets-in-the-houston-area/285-20a7f9c7-f84c-4f2e-91c8-e3f4de3491b9

[3]. https://mommypoppins.com/houston-kids/community/where-to-find-bluebonnets-in-houston-this-spring

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