South Texas

Sandyland bluebonnet field

richo — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:10:21 GMT

One of two fields of sandyland bluebonnets (Lupinus subcarnosus) along Rockport Rd just east of the SH-16 and South Loop 1604 (aproximately 15 miles south of downtown San Antonio).

Stemless Evening Primrose

RichO — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:57:18 GMT

Stemless evening primrose(oenothera triloba)blooms at sunset.

Mountain Laurel

RichO — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 04:39:51 GMT

Another good spot to see mountain laurel in bloom in San Antonio and enjoy the fragrance is Friedrich Wilderness Park , which is a favorite spot for birders - (see birding checklist)

For more information and another good spot to see mountain laurel visit Wildflower.org's page on mountain laurel.

Paintbrush - Sweet Home Rd

RichO — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 04:08:33 GMT

This field of paintbrush mixed with downy phlox is located next to Sweet Home Baptist Church on Sweet Home Rd. between RR-775 and RR-467

Paintbrush and Downy Phlox

RichO — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 04:29:33 GMT

Taken at the northwest corner of FM 2772 and RR 539 north of La Vernia.

Downy Phlox

RichO — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 04:44:59 GMT

Also called prairie phlox is distinguished from Drummond's phlox by its taller height and slender stalk. Photo taken at FM-2772 and RR-539

Sandyland bluebonnets and Paintbrush

RichO — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 01:57:15 GMT

(lupinus subcarnous) This is the species of bluebonnets that was originally designated as the state flower of Texas in 1901. In 1971, the state legislature adopted all Lupinus specifies native to Texas as the state flower. There were five known species in 1971 and now there are six

Sandyland Bluebonnets

RichO — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 05:04:21 GMT

Photo taken along FM-775 between La Vernia and US 181

Bunny in the wildflowers

RichO — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:50:44 GMT

I only wish I had seen this before Easter. The entire field in front of this house is covered with paintbrush and downy phlox.

North Loop 1604

RichO — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:21:26 GMT

Taken along the service road going east of Stone Oak.

North Loop 1604

RichO — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:22:33 GMT

Taken on service road going east from Stone Oak.

A Touch of Spring

RichO — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 05:26:48 GMT

Cattle enjoying the meadow... Yellow flowers are cut-leaf groundsel. Note: The yellow flowers I now believe to be Texas Groundsel. The cut-leaf groundsel which looks very much like this is found more in floodplains and stream bottoms.

Sandyland Bluebonnets, Phlox and Paintbrush

RichO — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 06:32:31 GMT

A fairly typical scene along the side roads in the Poteet area. This along Shiloh Road off of RR-1470.

Finding the Sun Together

RichO — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 05:34:15 GMT

White prickly poppies seeking the sunlight.

Blue Curls and Bee

RichO — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 05:32:57 GMT

Bees seem to prefer the blue flowers over the yellow ones.

Shiloh Cemetery

RichO — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 06:21:27 GMT

Covered with paintbrush mixed with daisies, bluebonnets and phlox.

Huisache Daisies

RichO — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:43:28 GMT

Amblyolepis setigera, Aster Family. This is another good to grow species for home gardens. Deer and livestock will eat these, so the garden must be protected from them.

Bluebonnet Vale

RichO — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 06:22:58 GMT

This property is for sale! Bluebonnets, phlox and paintbrush artistically applied to a serene setting.

Blue Curls (Phacilia)

RichO — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 06:26:23 GMT

A good to grow species. Tall slender and makes a striking display of color. Presented here with a background of showy primrose.

DeWitt Wildflower Specimen Exhibit

RichO — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:42:00 GMT

Prior to touring the routes in DeWitt County, I highly recommend a visit to the