Austin.com Beyond The Bluebonnet: 10 *Other* Texas Flowers You Should Be Taking Selfies With

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In the springtime, classic Texas Bluebonnet portraits reign supreme as flower-loving folks visit their favorite city parks and pull over along highways to take annual family and individual photos with those beloved blue blooms.

We obviously adore bluebonnets as much as the next Texan, but we think that the countless other species of beautiful Austin wildflowers should get some selfie love, too. So here’s a challenge: for every bluebonnet photo you snap and share, try posting two or three shots with alternative Central Texas flowers, such as these 10 native beauties:

1.) Indian Paintbrush

It's like they bloomed right out of this field! More on the blog (see profile). #notaniphonepic #austinwildflowers #austinphotographer #austinfamilyphotography #pinkletoessessions

A post shared by Michele Anderson (@pinkletoesoriginal) on Apr 24, 2015 at 11:45am PDT

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2.) Indian Blanket

You don't need to make yourself small. Be as big as you want! #mexicanblankets #austintxyall #love #offbeatwedding #austin #naturelovers #coolphotographers #funphotographersinaustin #loveislove #austinwedding #nikon #austinengagement #wildflowers #austinsummer #austinwildflowers #coupleinlove #texaswildflowers #engagedinflowers

A post shared by ixi photography (@ixiphotography) on Jan 4, 2017 at 12:24pm PST

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3.) Black-eyed Susan

Walking in #fieldsofgold #clickpro #clickinmoms #heaventhrumylens #austinwildflowers #momazine

A post shared by Julie Peveto (@juliepevetophotography) on Jun 1, 2016 at 12:01pm PDT

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4.) Drummond Phlox

#bluebonnet #texaswildflower #drummondphlox #phlox #texasspring

A post shared by Amber Dawn (@amberonie) on Mar 20, 2016 at 7:53pm PDT

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5.) Pink Evening Primrose

When I was just a little peanut, living the college life, without a care in the world! ??? #tbt #pinkeveningprimrose #eatemup . . #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogsofficialdog #dogsofinstaworld #barkhappy #southerndogs #worldofcutepets #topdogphoto #mydogiscutest #animaladdicts #cutedogsplanet #snapwagdogs #dogsandpals #ruffpost #thewoofdaily #muttskickbutt #happydog_feature #caninesofaustin #dogsof512 #dailypuppy #puppiesforall #pupstagram #puppiesofinstagram #puppytrip #pupsofinstagram #officialpuppy #cutepuppyclub #doseofpuppy

A post shared by ??? + foster siblings (@thenameisboudin) on Mar 31, 2016 at 4:34am PDT

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6.) Common Sunflower

Sunflower Fields Forever // photographer & HMUA @missyespelien #sunflower #sunflowers #sunflowerfield #austinsunflowers #redhead #redheadgirls #mua #austinmua #austinphoto #austinphotographer #austinphotography #atxmua #atxphoto #atxphotography #atxphotographer #austintalent #naturephoto #naturephotography #naturallight #naturallightphotography #atxmodel #atxmodels #austinmodel #austinmodelsearch #freckles #frecklesmakeup

A post shared by Cassandra Hierholzer (@rivereuphrates) on Jan 2, 2017 at 10:38am PST

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7.) Texas Lantana

Love that our little girl can't help but pick and arrange flowers wherever she goes. #fbgtx #texaslantana

A post shared by @ sunshinetexasday on Aug 22, 2016 at 6:44am PDT

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8.) Texas Prickly Pear

Things are blooming!! @npetersclay ?? #desert #pricklypearflower #desertbloom #pricklypear

A post shared by Skyler (@thechocolatechicken) on Apr 19, 2016 at 7:04pm PDT

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9.) Red Poppy

I'm willing to bet our old neighbor MJ has the most magnificent yard in Austin every spring. At 88 years young, she says she takes no credit for planting her flowers. "God and the birds should get all the credit". #superwoman #larkspurs #poppies #springinaustin

A post shared by Desiree Ficker Berry (@desfick) on Apr 17, 2015 at 10:20am PDT

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10.) Texas Thistle

Beautiful #flower Weston and I found on our #naturewalk this afternoon! Anyone know what it is? ? #texasthistle

A post shared by Mckenna Elise Flood (@mckennaelise_1982) on May 7, 2015 at 11:16am PDT

This list barely scratches the surface of all of the different types of Austin wildflowers you’re going to encounter out there. Be sure to keep an eye out for Mexican hats, Rain lilies, White prickly-poppies, Basket-flowers, Spotted bee balm, Prairie verbena, and Texas vervain, too.

As far as where to go to locate these natural beauties, you’ll definitely want to check out Austin’s many community parks, hiking trails, and roadsides. Zilker Botanical Garden and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center come alive with many different types of flowers and foliage in the spring. Both facilities maintain amazing walking trails and busy event calendars, so keep tabs on their current happenings for wildflower-themed programs.

And don’t forget Texas’ gorgeous state parks — you’re guaranteed to find tons of wildflowers there. Happy hunting!

Featured photo: Flickr user Derek Bridges, Creative Commons licensed.

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Beyond The Bluebonnet: 10 Other Texas Flowers You Should Be Taking Selfies With

1.) Indian Paintbrush

2.) Indian Blanket

3.) Black-eyed Susan

4.) Drummond Phlox

5.) Pink Evening Primrose

6.) Common Sunflower

7.) Texas Lantana

8.) Texas Prickly Pear

9.) Red Poppy

10.) Texas Thistle

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Beyond The Bluebonnet: 10 *Other* Texas Flowers You Should Be Taking Selfies With

1.) Indian Paintbrush

2.) Indian Blanket

3.) Black-eyed Susan

4.) Drummond Phlox

5.) Pink Evening Primrose

6.) Common Sunflower

7.) Texas Lantana

8.) Texas Prickly Pear

9.) Red Poppy

10.) Texas Thistle

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