Pictured here is an example of a succulent in the genus Echeveria that I photographed on a recent trip to Fredericksburg, Texas. The town is a very … [Read more...] about Echeveria in Fredericksburg, Texas
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Gazania Sunflowers In Fredericksburg
My wife and I were recently in Fredericksburg, Texas. We were enjoying the picturesque buildings and shops along main street when we encountered this … [Read more...] about Gazania Sunflowers In Fredericksburg
The Mountain Pinks That Nearly Got Us Killed!
On a recent trip to Austin and Fredericksburg, I spotted a limestone hillside south of Abilene covered in these beautiful pink wildflowers. I was … [Read more...] about The Mountain Pinks That Nearly Got Us Killed!
Purple Coneflowers Feed Many Kinds Of Insects
Pictured here are examples of Purple Coneflower, Echinacea sanguinea. The flowers are made up of many tiny florets like other members of the … [Read more...] about Purple Coneflowers Feed Many Kinds Of Insects
Dakota Mock Vervain Makes Tiny Lavender Trumpets
Dakota Mock Vervain, Glandularia bipinnatifida, is a small flowered member of the Verbena family (Verbenaceae). These perennials are native … [Read more...] about Dakota Mock Vervain Makes Tiny Lavender Trumpets