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04-18-2008, 1:22 PM xseption Joined on 03-02-2006 Richardson, TX (DFW) Posts 202 Cedar Hill State Park Yesterday I visited Cedar Hill State Park. There were some bluebonnets along the park roads. Heading toward the hiking trails, I saw small patches of bluebonnets until just past Penn Farm. There was a little bit at Penn Farm as well. But you can see the color beginning to fade already: There were some pretty indigo colored bluebonnets: I saw this in an open area next to the road: Then  I saw an open field with plenty of purple flowers: Composed of : Here's a closeup of the flower: These purple flowers lined some of the hiking trails. Deep into the hiking trails were patches of blue as well, hiding in small open areas among the trees. ~ edd PS Anyone know the names of the white and purple flowers? two cents and then some ...    Report

04-19-2008, 8:35 AM FlowerPower Joined on 03-08-2005 The Woodlands, Texas Posts 136 Re: Cedar Hill State Park Maybe blue stars? Check Gary's ID page here: http://www.texaswildflowerguide.com/home.htm Thanks for the report and photos. Flowers will brighten your day whether mild or wild, Murry!    Report

04-20-2008, 5:50 PM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Re: Cedar Hill State Park Edd and Murry, They are Wild Hyacinth, a member of the lily family. http://community.wildflowerhaven.com/photos/identifying_wildflowers/category1032/picture1082.aspx That field is usually in bloom this time of the year. In addition to Gary's great resource we also have a gallery here for identifying wildflowers (thanks to contributions by members here like Edd and Murry). http://community.wildflowerhaven.com/photos/identifying_wildflowers/default.aspx I just got in from my Dallas - Ennis - Cedar Hill SP trip. I am processing some photos now. I will post a separate thread. Needless to say, Cedar Hill SP is the best place I found to get any good photos of bluebonnets and other wildflowers this year in the Dallas area. Thanks Edd for the followup on Cedar Hill SP. Your report and photos convinced me to make the effort to visit there on Saturday. RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

04-21-2008, 8:54 AM xseption Joined on 03-02-2006 Richardson, TX (DFW) Posts 202 Re: Cedar Hill State Park I was out there on Friday and Saturday as well, but the DORBA trails were closed. I kep trying to photograph that field, but it was not so easy to get a good angle. I am looking forward to your photos. ~ edd two cents and then some ...    Report

04-21-2008, 9:14 AM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Re: Cedar Hill State Park Prior to the Dorba trailhead there is a tall grass prairie restoration (at the boat dock area). The field on either side of the was covered with celestials, wild iris (scattered). There were also some patches of the hyacinth there. RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

04-21-2008, 9:17 AM xseption Joined on 03-02-2006 Richardson, TX (DFW) Posts 202 Re: Cedar Hill State Park Where is the boat dock area? Is it the big parking lot area? What do the celestials and wild iris look like? I imagine you have some photos of these for us? ~ edd two cents and then some ...    Report

04-21-2008, 9:58 AM RichO Joined on 02-15-2005 San Antonio, TX Posts 637 Re: Cedar Hill State Park Yes, it is the big parking area you come to before the trail area. I think it is one of two boat dock areas. Look in the upper left corner of this map. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_131l_1.pdf You will see the Native Tall grass prairie on either side of the road running down to the large parking area. I will post some photos of the celestials (wild iris) from my recent visit. A close-up photo of one is located here: http://community.wildflowerhaven.com/photos/identifying_wildflowers/picture546.aspx Here is a close up of a group of celestials that I spotted at Cedar Hill State Park.   RichO Hunting Texas Wildflowers    Report

04-21-2008, 2:22 PM xseption Joined on 03-02-2006 Richardson, TX (DFW) Posts 202 Re: Cedar Hill State Park Rich: The second link does not work. I shot some of the celestials on Friday. It seems that they are morning flowers since I arrive in the late afternoon and they were already wilting and shriveling up. ~ edd two cents and then some ...    Report

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