bluebonnet

noun

blue·bon·net ˈblü-ˌbä-nət

: a wide flat round cap of blue wool formerly worn in Scotland

: one that wears such a cap

specifically : scot

: either of two low-growing annual lupines (Lupinus subcarnosus or L. texensis) of Texas with silky foliage and blue flowers

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Whereas bluebonnets form an indelible element of the regional landscape, so today do exotic animals. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024 From beaches to bluebonnets, and desert mountains to vineyards, Texas is full of stunning surprises. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Zoom in: Native wildflowers like bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes need colder soil temperatures to germinate. —

Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Zoom in: The cards feature the classic Mexican card game lotería, the San Antonio skyline, cowboy boots and bluebonnets, the library's mascot, Smarty, and more. —

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