Hidden Gems
Eva Frost
I drive down Texas roads and see so many fields with flowers of all colors. But I never knew about some of the harder-to-see stuff until I pulled off the highway and stopped to “smell the flowers,” as they say. And boy, was it worth it!
There’s this whole ecosystem going on out there, that is joined and protected by these beautiful small flowers. The scents that fill the air are heavenly, and you sure don’t get that unless you take a minute to stop and explore the landscape a little closer.
Here are some of the unique and intricate flowers of all colors that I’ve discovered along the roadways in Hays County. And if you’re intrigued enough to try it out for yourself sometime, just remember that other creatures—snakes, bugs, and spiders—are also enjoying them, and some of these plants can be toxic to both humans and animals.