STATE FLOWER
Texas's State Flower: Bluebonnet
The bluebonnet has represented Texas since 1901 — and, uniquely, the designation actually covers six related species rather than just one.
Six Species, One State Flower
The Texas Legislature's designation covers the entire genus Lupinus as found in the state, encompassing six distinct bluebonnet species that bloom at slightly different times across different regions. Every spring, the plant's deep blue, white-tipped flower spikes blanket highway roadsides and pastures, drawing visitors for the state's famous bluebonnet season.
QUICK FACT
It is illegal to uproot bluebonnets growing on Texas highways, though picking a few blooms by hand is generally tolerated.
