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Wildflowers

Explore the enchanting world of wildflowers with rich folklore and intriguing myths surrounding blooms like Sunflowers and Iris. Discover the cultural significance of Helianthus annuus, the radiant Sunflower, and the Greek goddess Iris. From elegant Blue-eyed grass to the regal Fleur-de-lis, each flower tells a story of tradition and symbolism. Uncover the tales of Mahonia trifoliata, the vibrant Texas Bluebells, and the delicate Butterfly weed, among others. Delve into the captivating history behind these botanical wonders, steeped in myths and legends passed down through generations.

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Wildflowers

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  1. Wildflowers Legends & Folklore

  2. Helianthus annuusSunflower

  3. Iris spp. • Iris, Greek goddess of the rainbow • Clovis I, king of the Franks • Louis VII, fleur-de-lis

  4. Aster spp.

  5. Sisyrhincium sp.Blue-eyed grass

  6. Mahonia trifoliataAgarita

  7. Anemone heterophyllaAnemone, windflower

  8. Eustoma grandifloraTexasBluebells

  9. Pyrrhopappus multicaulisTexas dandelion

  10. Penstemon cobaeaFoxglove

  11. Gaillardia pulchellaIndian blanket

  12. Solidago spp.Goldenrod

  13. Callirhoe involucrataWinecup

  14. Asclepias tuberosaButterfly weed

  15. Castilleja indivisaIndian paintbrush

  16. Passiflora spp.Passionflower

  17. Phlox drummondiiDrummond’s phlox

  18. Opuntia spp.Prickly pear cactus

  19. Viola missouriensisMissouri violet

  20. Achillea millefoliumYarrow

  21. Yucca spp.

  22. Orchidaceae(Orchid Family)

  23. Sarraceniaceae(Pitcher Plant Family)

  24. Erigeron spp.Fleabane

  25. Datura wrightiiJimson weed

  26. Mitchella repensPartridge berry Cherokee women drank a tea weeks before having a baby in the belief that it would speed up the birth and make it easier

  27. Rudbeckia hirtaBlack-eyed Susan

  28. Ranunculus spp.Buttercup • Crazy weed • Caused people to lose their minds • Bitter milk • Blister plant • Libyan boy singer and wood nymphs

  29. Coreopsis tinctoriaTickseed

  30. Lupinus texensisTexas bluebonnet

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