While this picture was taken in the spring of 2007 which was an outstanding year for wildflowers here, it appears that this spring will only be okay. Lots of bluebonnets are around, though somewhat stunted from lack of late winter rain, but they are starting to fill out and bloom.
I learned something fascinating yesterday from my wife regarding bluebonnets. If you have ever looked closely at the blooms and noticed at the base of each bloom is a patch of color...either purplish or white. The white patch indicates a flower that has not yet been pollinated whereas a purple one has been pollinated. I guess it is a guiding mechanism for the creatures that do the pollinating.
Here is a link to learn a little more and see some pictures of what I am talking about.
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