Another round of Internet searches has led to the conclusion that this is a Nemophila menziesii (Hydrophyllaceae), known as Baby Blue-Eyes. So far we've seen only a few alongside our house, where some bluebonnets have also begun a new stand. This is another inch-wide flower, holding great beauty in a tiny package.

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