Prairie Sandbur, Krameria lanceolata, are members of the Ratany family (Krameriaceae). Prairie Sandbur grows along the ground and the leaves and stems … [Read more...] about Prairie Sandburs Have Unique Flowers
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Tiny Invader In Your Lawn
Henbit, Lamium amplexicaule, is a member of the Mint family Lamiaceae. It is a non-native plant in the U. S. that has spread to many places around the … [Read more...] about Tiny Invader In Your Lawn
Greenthread Makes Pretty Spring Flowers
Thelesperma filifolium is the wildflower pictured here. It is a common roadside flower in many parts of Texas. The flowers pictured here show central … [Read more...] about Greenthread Makes Pretty Spring Flowers
Powderpuffs Are Colorful Groundcover
Pictured here is Mimosa strigillosa which is a member of the Pea and Bean family (Fabaceae). Powderpuff is the common name most folks remember because … [Read more...] about Powderpuffs Are Colorful Groundcover
Pink Ladies And Desert Chicory Together
The large pink and white flowers pictured here are Oenothera speciosa, also known as Pink Ladies. Some folks call them showy primroses or prairie … [Read more...] about Pink Ladies And Desert Chicory Together