Bluebonnet (plant)
Bluebonnet is a name given to any number of blue-flowered species of the genus "Lupinus" predominantly found in southwestern United States and is collectively the state flower of Texas. The shape of the petals on the flower resembles the bonnet worn by pioneer women to shield them from the sun.
Species often called bluebonnets include:On March 7, 1901, "Lupinus subcarnosus" became the only species of bluebonnet recognized as the state flower of Texas; however, "Lupinus texensis" emerged as the favorite of most Texans. So, in 1971, the Texas Legislature made any similar species of "Lupinus" that could be found in Texas the state flower.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative
Bluebonnet’s service area stretches from Travis County to Washington County and from Milam County to Gonzales County. Bluebonnet currently serves over 90,000 meters and owns and maintains more than 11,000 miles of power lines, which are located across 3,800 square miles within 14 southeastern Texas counties.