With springtime comes the age-old Texan question: where are the best, most beautiful bluebonnets?
To answer this query, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) added a “Blooms Across Texas” layer to its Statewide Planning Map.
Texans can now view the best spots for wildflowers, including bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, prairie verbena and Indian blankets, with just a click. The map also features the dozen wildflower festivals happening across the state, such as the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown running Friday through Sunday.
Each festival is marked with a bird or insect icon.
Austin, Houston and Dallas appear to be hotspots for Indian paintbrushes and blankets, while prairie verbena cover a decent amount of San Antonio.
According to KVUE, TxDOT’s wildflower information came from the database iNaturalist, which allows people all over the world to upload their findings related to flora and fauna.