Question: What plant was nearly chosen as Texas’ state flower before the Bluebonnet?
Answer: The Bluebonnet is Texas’ state flower, but it almost lost that title to the cactus. In 1901, John Nance Garner, who would later become Vice President of the United States, passionately argued for the prickly plant, earning him the nickname “Cactus Jack.” Despite his efforts, the Bluebonnet ultimately won, blooming as the official symbol of Texas pride.
