Wild Flowers Of Houston

Author : John L. Tveten,Gloria Tveten
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292786875

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Wildflowers of Houston and Southeast Texas by John L. Tveten,Gloria Tveten Pdf

You'll find them throughout the year in Houston—lyre-leaf sage, Drummond skullcap, silver-leaf nightshade, snow-on-the-prairie, lemon beebalm, scarlet pimpernel, plains wild indigo, spring ladies'-tresses, deer pea vetch. These wildflowers and hundreds of other species flourish in this part of Texas, but until this book was published in 1993 no guide had focused exclusively on the Houston area. John and Gloria Tveten spent years seeking out both the common and the rare flowers. They describe here more than 200 plants. A color photograph of each one will make identification easy. The guide is arranged by color, with each entry tracing the history and lore of a species. Many plants—for example, prairie Indian plantain and self-heal—were used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes. Others, like poke-weed and wapato, are edible. Southern dewberry and giant ragweed are used as natural dyes. And some, like rattlebush and milkweed, are poisonous. At the end of each species account is a list of key identifying characteristics for quick reference in the field. Summaries of plant families are also included, as well as tips on where and when to look for wildflowers.

Author : John L. Tveten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015029709949

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Wild Flowers of Houston by John L. Tveten Pdf

More than 200 wild flower plants are identified by color photographs, tracing the history and lore of the species.

Author : John L. Tveten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : CORNELL:31924062874858

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Wild Flowers of Houston by John L. Tveten Pdf

More than 200 wild flower plants are identified by color photographs, tracing the history and lore of the species.

Author : Campell Loughmiller,Lynn Loughmiller,Joe Marcus
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781477314760

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Texas Wildflowers by Campell Loughmiller,Lynn Loughmiller,Joe Marcus Pdf

With more than 175,000 copies sold, Texas Wildflowers has established itself as the go-to guide for identifying the state’s roadside flowers. This new edition has been completely reorganized by flower colors (and within each color section, by flowering season) to make it even easier to identify the flowers you see as you travel through Texas. Every wildflower is illustrated with a beautiful full-color photograph—over 250 of which are new to this edition. All of the descriptive identifying information is presented in a consistent format—common and botanical names, plant and leaves, flowers and fruit, flowering season, habitat and range, and notes. What hasn’t changed is the book’s sturdy binding, which will hold up through years of active use, and its wealth of information, which has been thoroughly updated by the expert staff of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: 300 species descriptions, including engaging comments about the plants’ natural histories, landscape uses, edible or medicinal properties, and folklore A map of Texas’s vegetational areas Glossaries that define and illustrate botanical terms A bibliography of books for learning more about wildflowers Indexes to common and botanical plant names, as well as plant families, that distinguish between native and non-native species As Lady Bird Johnson observed in the foreword, Texas Wildflowers “makes me want to reach for my sunhat, put on my walking shoes, take this knowledge-filled book, and fare forth to seek and discover!”

Author : Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292790627

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Wildflowers of the Western Plains by Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick Pdf

Stretching from western Texas and eastern New Mexico up through Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, the Dakotas, and into Canada, the vast western plains often appear sparse and dry to the casual observer. But a closer look, especially after spring rains, uncovers flowers of all colors, sizes, shapes, and fragrances. These forgotten flowers, never before the main focus of a field guide, come into bloom in Wildflowers of the Western Plains. Organized by plant family, the guide presents 186 species of wildflowers, accompanied by vivid color photographs. Each entry includes both the Latin and common names and a description of the plant, flower, fruit, and range. A special feature of the guide is the inclusion of Native American botanical folklore, legends pertaining to wildflowers, and medicinal uses of native plants. The author's personal observations and occasional recipes round out this delightful array of information.

Author : Campbell Loughmiller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 0292747942

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Texas Wildflowers by Campbell Loughmiller Pdf

The recently updated field guide designed to help easily identify wildflowers native to Texas. Many color photographs help make identification easy and foolproof.

Author : Don Howard
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0884158942

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McMillen's Texas Gardening by Don Howard Pdf

Provides gardening and plant-care information about the wide range of flowers that live in the state. Color photographs of 100 species are accompanied by descriptions of the plant, flower, and leaves; requirements; habitat; bloom period; and notes. Introductory chapters discuss general requirements, museums, clubs, and other matters. No bibliography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Geyata Ajilvsgi
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-19
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603449571

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Butterfly Gardening for Texas by Geyata Ajilvsgi Pdf

Texas hosts an unparalleled number of butterfly species, and whether one lives near the beaches of the Gulf Coast or in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos, all Texans can enjoy the color and tranquility that butterflies bring to any outdoor space. In Butterfly Gardening for Texas, author and expert Geyata Ajilvsgi shares a wealth of practical information about all kinds of butterflies and the many flowers and other plants they utilize in their miraculous life cycle: from hidden egg to munching caterpillar to cryptic chrysalis to nectar-sipping, winged adult. Written in an engaging, nontechnical style for anyone who wants to attract butterflies to the yard or garden, the book provides tips for making gardens caterpillar- and butterfly-friendly, in-depth profiles of more than fifty butterflies, descriptions of the food plants for a variety of both caterpillars and butterflies, and plant lists for easy selection and substitution, depending on where you live and what is available. For those who want specific advice on what to plant where, Ajilvsgi has designed useful, adaptable landscape plans and extensive planting options for each of seven state regions. Helpful appendices aid gardeners in taking photographs of the butterflies they attract, in locating sources for seeds and plants, and in finding organizations and other instructive publications for additional information about these beautiful and beneficial insects. As the popularity of butterfly gardening continues to increase, gardeners of all skill levels will find Butterfly Gardening for Texas an invaluable source of guidance and inspiration.

Author : Neltje Blanchan
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547066576

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Wild Flowers Worth Knowing by Neltje Blanchan Pdf

"Wild Flowers Worth Knowing" is a book about plants or any flowers authored by Neltje Blanchan, a United States scientific historian and nature writer who published several books on wildflowers and birds. It covers mostly North American species, with a sprinkling of cosmopolitans and it contains illustrations accompanying the text, which is arranged by plant family under the classification system of Gray's New Manual of Botany.

Author : Eliza Griffin Johnston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 0883190060

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Texas Wild Flowers by Eliza Griffin Johnston Pdf

The complete works of Eliza Griffin Johnston, including full color illustrations of of many of Texas' wildflowers.

Author : George Oxford Miller
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-25
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781610588461

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Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas - 2nd Edition by George Oxford Miller Pdf

In this comprehensive, richly illustrated guide, author George Oxford Miller provides the "how-to," "when-to," and "what-to" for gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners throughout Texas. Have you ever planted a beautiful—and expensive—shrub in your yard and watched it slowly die because it was in the wrong location? Insufficient sunlight, too much water, improper soil, or too hot an exposure can turn the nursery-perfect specimen into an eyesore. This all-in-one DIY guide helps you beautify your yard using low-maintenance native plants specifically adapted to your local growing conditions. Whether as foundation hedges, mass plantings, or accent shrubs, Texas’ vast offering of native species can bring year-round beauty to any lawn space. Covering wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, cacti, and groundcovers, this book selects the species that combine ornamental qualities, growth habit, adaptability, and year-round beauty for the highest landscape value. Chapters include photos, maps, charts, and design samples to provide guidelines for species selection and planting, ongoing maintenance, landscape design, and water and energy conservation. Plant descriptions provide detailed habitat requirements for hundreds of native plants, and photos illustrate how each plant looks in the landscape. In Landscaping with Native Plants of Texas, new and experienced gardeners alike will find the facts and advice needed to choose the plants best adapted for their particular landscape. The ornamental beauty of Texas’ native species and the economic advantages of using plants adapted to the local climate demonstrate that the best for our landscapes often comes from our own backyards. And perhaps most importantly, using native plants encourages the repair and preservation of natural plant communities and the wildlife they shelter.

Author : Matt Warnock Turner
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292773714

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Remarkable Plants of Texas by Matt Warnock Turner Pdf

“No single existing publication includes the kind of information featured in this book,” a natural history of the flora of the Lone Star State (A. Michael Powell, Professor of Biology Emeritus and Director of the Herbarium, Sul Ross State University). With some 6,000 species of plants, Texas has extraordinary botanical wealth and diversity. Learning to identify plants is the first step in understanding their vital role in nature, and many field guides have been published for that purpose. But to fully appreciate how Texas’s native plants have sustained people and animals from prehistoric times to the present, you need Remarkable Plants of Texas. In this intriguing book, Matt Warnock Turner explores the little-known facts—be they archaeological, historical, material, medicinal, culinary, or cultural—behind our familiar botanical landscape. In sixty-five entries that cover over eighty of our most common native plants from trees, shrubs, and wildflowers to grasses, cacti, vines, and aquatics, he traces our vast array of connections with plants. Turner looks at how people have used plants for food, shelter, medicine, and economic subsistence; how plants have figured in the historical record and in Texas folklore; how plants nourish wildlife; and how some plants have unusual ecological or biological characteristics. Illustrated with over one hundred color photos and organized for easy reference, Remarkable Plants of Texas can function as a guide to individual species as well as an enjoyable natural history of our most fascinating native plants.

Author : Marshall Enquist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:09618013

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Wild Flowers of the Texas Hill Country by Marshall Enquist Pdf

Author : Patrick D. McMillan,Richard Dwight Porcher, Jr.,Douglas A. Rayner,David B. White
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781643362649

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A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina by Patrick D. McMillan,Richard Dwight Porcher, Jr.,Douglas A. Rayner,David B. White Pdf

A comprehensive and indispensable reference for identifying and appreciating native flora From its summits to its shores, South Carolina brims with life and unparalleled beauty thanks to its abundant array of native and naturalized flora, all carefully documented in this revised and expanded edition of A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina. Dramatic advances in plant taxonomy and ecology have occurred since the guide's publication 20 years ago; new species have been discovered while others struggle to survive in the face of vanishing habitats and climate change. The authors, all experienced botanists, offer essays on carnivorous plants, native orchids, Carolina bays, the roles and effects of fire and agriculture on the landscape, and detailed descriptions of the plant communities throughout the state's major natural regions. This expanded edition catalogs nearly 1,000 species organized by habitat, with descriptions, color photographs, range maps, and comments on pharmacological uses, suitability for garden cultivation, origin of common and scientific names, and conservation status.

Author : Kathi Appelt
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005-02-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780060011079

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Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers by Kathi Appelt Pdf

Bluebonnets and lady's slippers, larkspurs and blazing stars, black-eyed Susans and Granny's nightcaps. From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved these wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills. Later, as First Lady, she sought to bring the beauty of wildflowers to America's cities and highways. She wanted to make sure every child could enjoy the splendor of wildflowers. In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty.