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Flower Colors
Distributions
Map
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found.
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found.
- 01 - Pineywoods (148 plants)
- 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes (220 plants)
- 03 - Post Oak Savannah (187 plants)
- 04 - Blackland Prairies (204 plants)
- 05 - Cross Timbers and Prairies (201 plants)
- 06 - South Texas Plains (204 plants)
- 07 - Edwards Plateau (263 plants)
- 08 - Rolling Plains (178 plants)
- 09 - High Plains (157 plants)
- 10 - Trans-Pecos (205 plants)
Collections
Our Plant Collections
Collections are groups of plants that share one important characteristic. Our most popular collections include Brush and Weeds, Toxics, and Grasses. Many of the plants in these three collections are also included in our published books.
Our Plant Collections
Collections are groups of plants that share one important characteristic. Our most popular collections include Brush and Weeds, Toxics, and Grasses. Many of the plants in these three collections are also included in our published books.
- Brush and Weeds (133 plants)
- Grasses (83 plants)
- Toxics (103 plants)
- Wild Flowers (67 plants)
Families
- Aceraceae (1 plants)
- Agavaceae (1 plants)
- Amaranthaceae (1 plants)
- Anacardiaceae (Sumac family) (5 plants)
- Apiaceae (2 plants)
- Apiaceae (Parsley family) (2 plants)
- Apocynaceae (1 plants)
- Aquifolaceae (Holly family) (1 plants)
- Asclepiadaceae (3 plants)
- Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) (40 plants)
- Bignoniaceae (2 plants)
- Brassicaceae (2 plants)
- Cactaceae (Cactus family) (4 plants)
- Campanulaceae (Bluebell family) (1 plants)
- Capparaceae (1 plants)
- Caryophyllaceae (1 plants)
- Celastraceae (1 plants)
- Chenopodiaceae (4 plants)
- Cornaceae (2 plants)
- Cupressaceae (Cypress family) (3 plants)
- Dennstaedtiaceae (1 plants)
- Ebenaceae (Persimmon family) (2 plants)
- Elaeagnaceae (1 plants)
- Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family) (12 plants)
- Fabaceae (Legume family) (34 plants)
- Fagaceae (Beech family) (6 plants)
- Fumariaceae (1 plants)
- Gentianaceae (1 plants)
- Hamamelidaceae (Witch-hazel family) (1 plants)
- Hippocastanaceae (1 plants)
- Lamiaceae (Mint family) (3 plants)
- Liliaceae (Lily family) (6 plants)
- Melastomataceae (1 plants)
- Meliaceae (1 plants)
- Menispermaceae (1 plants)
- Moraceae (Mulberry family) (1 plants)
- Oleaceae (1 plants)
- Phytolaccaceae (1 plants)
- Plantaginaceae (Plantain family) (1 plants)
- Platanaceae (1 plants)
- Poaceae (86 plants)
- Polygonaceae (4 plants)
- Polygonaceae (Knotweed family) (1 plants)
- Pteridaceae (1 plants)
- Ranunculaceae (1 plants)
- Resedaceae (1 plants)
- Rhamnaceae (1 plants)
- Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family) (5 plants)
- Rosaceae (6 plants)
- Rubiaceae (1 plants)
- Rutaceae (Citrus family) (3 plants)
- Salicaceae (Willow family) (1 plants)
- Sapindaceae (2 plants)
- Sapotaceae (1 plants)
- Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family) (1 plants)
- Scrophulariaceae (Foxglove family) (1 plants)
- Solanaceae (Nightshade family) (9 plants)
- Tamaricaceae (Tamarisk family) (1 plants)
- Ulmaceae (Elm family) (6 plants)
- Urticaceae (1 plants)
- Verbenaceae (1 plants)
- Verbenaceae (Vervain and Verbena family) (1 plants)
- Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop family) (5 plants)
Seed Types
- Achene (14 plants)
- Bean/Pod (53 plants)
- Capsule (2 plants)
- Caryopsis (3 plants)
- Cypsela (1 plants)
- Drupe (4 plants)
- Fruit/Berry (81 plants)
- Non-Encapsulated (78 plants)
- Nut/Acorn (7 plants)
Growth Habits
- Aquatic (1 plants)
- Bunch grass (69 plants)
- Ferns (1 plants)
- Forbs/Broadleaf (97 plants)
- Grasses (85 plants)
- Invasive (1 plants)
- Shrub (Woody) (101 plants)
- Sod grass (14 plants)
- Succulent/Cactus (3 plants)
- Tree (16 plants)
- Vine (2 plants)
Stem Textures
- Glabrous (2 plants)
- Hairless/Smooth (192 plants)
- Hairy (58 plants)
- Lines of Hair (1 plants)
- Prickly, Spiny, or Thorny (46 plants)
- Square (1 plants)
Leaf Shapes
- Bipartite (1 plants)
- Bipinnately Compound (12 plants)
- Palmately Compound (7 plants)
- Palmately Lobed (4 plants)
- Pinnately Compound (39 plants)
- Simple and Toothed (1 plants)
- Simple Pinnately Lobed (6 plants)
- Simple with Pinnate or Parallel Venation (164 plants)
- Trifoliate (1 plants)
Books
Our Published Books
Brush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208)
This field guide will help landowners and rangeland managers identify the brush and weed species of greatest concern in their areas. It includes plant descriptions, identifying characteristics, range maps, and multiple color photos for 99 species. Whether the land is being managed for livestock, for wildlife, or for recreation, this handbook will enable readers to identify problem species.
Toxic Plants of Texas (B-6105)
This field guide describes and illustrates the 106 most common potentially toxic plants in Texas. Included are clinical signs in cattle, horses, sheep and/or goats; toxic agents; suggested treatments for poisoned animals; and management strategies for plant infestations. A field key cross-references animal symptoms with plant species. Also included is an overview of integrated toxic plant management.
Know Your Grasses (B-182)
Grasses are one of Texas' most valuable natural resources. This publication will introduce you to the amazing variety of native and introduced grasses in Texas. Plants are arranged alphabetically by common name, with scientific names given for clarity and reference. Each grass is beautifully illustrated and carefully described, with information about the areas of the state in which it can be found.
Our Published Books
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Brush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208)This field guide will help landowners and rangeland managers identify the brush and weed species of greatest concern in their areas. It includes plant descriptions, identifying characteristics, range maps, and multiple color photos for 99 species. Whether the land is being managed for livestock, for wildlife, or for recreation, this handbook will enable readers to identify problem species. |
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Toxic Plants of Texas (B-6105)This field guide describes and illustrates the 106 most common potentially toxic plants in Texas. Included are clinical signs in cattle, horses, sheep and/or goats; toxic agents; suggested treatments for poisoned animals; and management strategies for plant infestations. A field key cross-references animal symptoms with plant species. Also included is an overview of integrated toxic plant management. |
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Know Your Grasses (B-182)Grasses are one of Texas' most valuable natural resources. This publication will introduce you to the amazing variety of native and introduced grasses in Texas. Plants are arranged alphabetically by common name, with scientific names given for clarity and reference. Each grass is beautifully illustrated and carefully described, with information about the areas of the state in which it can be found. |
- Bluestem Grasses in Texas (RM-032) (1 plants)
- Brush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208) (96 plants)
- Know Your Grasses (B-182) (81 plants)
- Toxic Plants of Texas (B-6105) (105 plants)
Seasons
- Cool (38 plants)
- Evergreen (25 plants)
- Semi-Evergreen (2 plants)
- Warm (236 plants)
Livestock Affected
Livestock Signs
- Abdominal Pain (19 plants)
- Abnormal Heartbeat (17 plants)
- Abnormal Urination (16 plants)
- Abortion (8 plants)
- Anorexia (26 plants)
- Arched Back (6 plants)
- Birth Defects (5 plants)
- Blindness (6 plants)
- Bloat and Pulmonary Congestion (2 plants)
- Bright Red Blood (4 plants)
- Colic (20 plants)
- Collapse (16 plants)
- Coma (16 plants)
- Constipation (3 plants)
- Continuous Walking (5 plants)
- Convulsions (21 plants)
- Delayed Signs (1 plants)
- Depression/ Weakness (49 plants)
- Diarrhea (31 plants)
- Difficulty Swallowing (1 plants)
- Dilated Pupils (6 plants)
- Distorted/Blurry Vision (1 plants)
- Elevated Head (1 plants)
- Exaggerated High-Stepping (1 plants)
- Excess Salivation (26 plants)
- Excitability (19 plants)
- High Body Temperature (1 plants)
- Incoordination (40 plants)
- Inflammation/Hemorrhage of Digestive Tract (1 plants)
- Intense Thirst (1 plants)
- Irregular Breathing (26 plants)
- Jaundice (yellowish mucous membranes) (4 plants)
- Ketosis (1 plants)
- Lethargy/Listlessness (2 plants)
- Loss of Appetite (1 plants)
- Loss of Tips of Ears/Tail/Feet (1 plants)
- Loss Of Weight (16 plants)
- Muscular Twitching (1 plants)
- Nitrate Poisoning (6 plants)
- Paralysis (1 plants)
- Pawing at the mouth (1 plants)
- Photosensitization (6 plants)
- Premature Mammary Development (1 plants)
- Prostration (1 plants)
- Pushing On Objects (4 plants)
- Restlessness (1 plants)
- Retained Placenta (1 plants)
- Running Into Objects (3 plants)
- Seizures (1 plants)
- Standing in Shade/Water (2 plants)
- Stiffness (12 plants)
- Sudden Death (8 plants)
- Sweating (1 plants)
- Trembling (26 plants)
- Unable To Eat/Drink (5 plants)
- Unable To Rise (11 plants)
- Unthrifty Offspring (5 plants)
- Urinary Retention (1 plants)
- Vomiting/Regurgitation (18 plants)
- Wasting (1 plants)
