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Scientific classification
Genus:	Lupinus
Species:	havardii

Lupinus havardii is a species of lupine known by the common names Big Bend bluebonnet and Chisos bluebonnet. It is native to Texas and Chihuahua, where it blooms between January and June. Its habitat includes gravelly, fine talus, and the alluvial soils in the desert, valleys, hills, and mountain slopes.

It is an erect annual herb with a slender, branching stem which can reach 4 ft in height. The flower is about half an inch long and purple to blue in color. The spot on its banner is white, turning yellow then red. The palmate leaves are each made up of about seven leaflets.

The Big Bend bluebonnet's specific epithet honors surgeon and botanist Valery Havard.

Bluebonnets in Big Bend National Park

Images for kids

White and blue Big Bend Bluebonnets in the wild, Presidio County, Texas.
Pink Big Bend Bluebonnet in the wild, Presidio County, Texas.
Pink, white, and blue Big Bend Bluebonnets in a greenhouse.
Pink and blue Big Bend Bluebonnets in a greenhouse.

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