bluebonnet
noun
blue·bon·net
ˈblü-ˌbä-nət 
1
a
: a wide flat round cap of blue wool formerly worn in Scotland
b
: one that wears such a cap
specifically
: scot
2
: either of two low-growing annual lupines (Lupinus subcarnosus or L. texensis) of Texas with silky foliage and blue flowers
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At McKinney Falls, guests can see wildflowers such as prickly pears, brown-eyed Susans, and, of course, bluebonnets.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
One of her favorite books as a kid was Miss Rumphius, about a woman who spread lupine seeds (also known as bluebonnets) along the coast of Maine to make the countryside more beautiful.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Travel Texas From beaches to bluebonnets, and desert mountains to vineyards, Texas is full of stunning surprises.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The park is renowned for its wildflower blooms, including bluebonnets, ocotillo, and desert marigolds, which typically peak in March and April.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
One of her favorite books as a kid was Miss Rumphius, about a woman who spread lupine seeds (also known as bluebonnets) along the coast of Maine to make the countryside more beautiful.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Travel Texas From beaches to bluebonnets, and desert mountains to vineyards, Texas is full of stunning surprises.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The park is renowned for its wildflower blooms, including bluebonnets, ocotillo, and desert marigolds, which typically peak in March and April.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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bluebonnet
noun
blue·bon·net
ˈblü-ˌbän-ət
: a low-growing annual lupine of Texas with silky leaves and blue flowers
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