(THE TEXAS TRIBUNE) - The big red sage, a rare Texas wildflower native to the Edwards Plateau, was proposed for endangered species protections Friday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Texas will experience wind gusts of up to 55 mph in parts on Wednesday, while relative humidity will plummet to as low as six percent.

Contrary to what the public may think, bluebonnets are a winter plant that blooms at the end of its lifecycle in the spring.

Clippard added, “There are a lot of incredible wildflowers that come after bluebonnets.” “Texas paintbrush starts blooming during that time. Those are kind of a red-orange color around here ...