The Great Spirits were kind to the young girl and admired her bravery. ... Thus, the bluebonnet has also come to symbolize bravery and sacrifice, along with its great Texas-pride!

Why did bluebonnets become a Texas symbol?

Why is the Texas State Flower the Bluebonnet? After a heated flower war in 1901, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America successfully convinced the Texas legislature to choose the bluebonnet, a name that paid homage to the many brave Texas pioneer women.

Why are bluebonnets illegal?

With that said, picking bluebonnets on private property is illegal due to trespassing laws. It is also illegal to destroy any plant life in any Texas State Park. While it may be a myth that picking the beautiful blue flowers is illegal, conservation is crucial to preserving these delicate native plants.