Magnificent Wildflowers Add Color to White Rock Lake

Every day, more and more wildflowers start blooming at White Rock Lake in east Dallas.

The Woodland Poppymallow (Callirhoe papaver) is a stunning wildflower. This image was taken on the eastern shore of the lake.

Woodland Poppymallow (Callirhoe papaver) 

These little blue jewels are nothing short of spectacular. Grape Hyacinths, otherwise known as Muscari, are actually not Hyacinths at all.  They are members of the Lily family, and are native to the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. 

The bulbs are apparently poisonous.

The flowers of this genus typically cluster like grapes on the stalk, hence the common name grape hyacinth. Muscari, a genus name derived from the Greek word for musk, alludes to the wonderful fragrance.

Grape Hyacinths, otherwise known as Muscari 

The Western Goat's Beard (Tragopogon dubius), also known as Sand Goat's Beard, could easily be mistaken for a giant Dandelion. This image was taken on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake.

Western Goat's Beard (Tragopogon dubius) 

The Pink evening primrose (oenothera speciosa) can be found all over White Rock Lake right now. It is known by various names, including Showy evening primrose, Mexican evening primrose, Showy primrose, Pink ladies, Buttercups, and Pink buttercups.

Showy primrose or Buttercup

The displays of Queen Anne's Lace are beautiful. Prior to the tiny flowers opening fully, they have an interesting pinkish hue.

Queen Anne's Lace

This Fleabane was growing beside on of the little streams flowing into the lake at Sunset Bay.

Fleabane

The Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) is also known as Atlantic Camas. They are beautiful plants with sweet-scented flowers. They are part of the lily family, and were once an important food source for Native Americans. 

Wild Hyacinth (also known as Atlantic Camas)

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