Texas dandelions and evening primrose

As much as I love wildflowers, I seldom see any in my own large yard (3 lots, around 3/4 acre) except for the occasional crow poison or rain lily which literally pops up overnight. Bill can’t stand to let the yard look “shaggy” and keeps it mowed.

So I was surprised to find bits of yellow sunshine all over the yard one morning. Texas dandelions look much more like tall, pale yellow daisies — and they are not nearly as invasive.

I brought these inside before Bill mowed, along with a tiny evening primrose I found as well.