WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn issued the following news release:
Spring is finally upon us here in Texas, and we are blessed to live in a state with such vast and beautiful landscapes. One of my favorite parts of springtime in the Lone Star State is seeing the wildflowers and vegetation in peak bloom. Texas is home to more than 5,000 native species of plants that paint our plains, hills, and roadways with extra color this time of the year. While Texas is known for its state flower - the bluebonnet - there are many other native flowers that also deserve recognition.
The bluebonnet, named for its royal blue color and bell-like shape, has been the state flower since 1901. There are six different types of bluebonnets, all of which ...