Wildflowers Of Houston And Southeast Texas

Author : John Tveten,Gloria Tveten
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292786875

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Wildflowers of Houston and Southeast Texas by John 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 Tveten,Gloria Tveten
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292781512

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

Originally published: Wild flowers of Houston. Houston, Tex.: Rice University Press, c1993.

Author : John L. Tveten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Wild flowers
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 : Rich Olivieri
Publisher : Equipu
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : WIld flowers
ISBN : 0976656914

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Hunting Texas Wildflowers by Rich Olivieri Pdf

Hunting Texas Wildflowers is a handbook and travel guide for wildflower hunters seeking beautiful displayes of Texas wildflowers. Wildflower enthusiasts, nature tourists, naturalists and wildflower photographers will want a copy for their knapsacks and glove compartments in their cars.Hunting Texas Wildflowers (HTW-2006) contains 17 maps and detailed descriptions of over 75 wildflower routes and locations covering the Texas Hill Country, East Central Texas, North Central Texas, and Southeast Texas.Hunting Texas Wildflowers is more of a wildflower hunters training guide than merely a collection of maps and routes. Included In The Book:-Sample color photos of wildflower locations-How to hunt wildflowers and find new locations-How to grow wildflowers; Wildflower photography tips-Lists of resources for finding, identifying and growing wildfl owers-Coloring pages

Author : Steven Schwartzman
Publisher : Quick Reference Pub Incorporated
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0982621167

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Wildflowers of Southeast Texas by Steven Schwartzman Pdf

Author : John Tveten,Gloria Tveten
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292786882

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Butterflies of Houston and Southeast Texas by John Tveten,Gloria Tveten Pdf

All across the country, butterflies are becoming as popular as birds and wildflowers, especially among people seeking to enjoy the rich natural resources that Texas possesses. John and Gloria Tveten have been studying butterflies in Southeast Texas for thirty-five years, and here they offer their considerable knowledge to everyone who shares their passion for butterflies. In this easy-to-use field guide, the Tvetens describe and illustrate more than 100 species of butterflies that live in Southeast Texas and can often be found across the state. Striking color photographs of living butterflies and caterpillars (a unique addition) show the key marks and characteristics necessary for field identification. The Tvetens' enjoyable and authoritative text describes each species' life history, habits, flight patterns, and characteristic markings. An account of the different butterfly families, from swallowtails to longwings to skippers, precedes the descriptions of the species within each family. The Tvetens also include an interesting discussion of butterfly biology, a complete checklist of area butterflies, an index of butterfly-attracting plants, and pointers to other butterfly resources. This field guide is the first to focus exclusively on Southeast Texas butterflies. It will be the essential reference for everyone seeking a reliable way to identify these butterflies, from field observers to apartment dwellers who wonder what is fluttering around the pot plants on the balcony.

Author : Delena Tull,George Oxford Miller
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003-06-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781461623564

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Lone Star Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of Texas by Delena Tull,George Oxford Miller Pdf

With the Rocky Mountains to the west, the Great Plains to the North, the Chihuahan Desert to the south and the Gulf of Mexico to the east, Texas lies at the biological crossroads of North America. More than 5,000 flowering plants, from tiny herbs to towering trees, grow in these vast and diverse habitats. This book describes more than 600 species of the most common Texas wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and cacti in a well-illustrated, easy-to-use format. With over 400 color photographs, drawings, identification keys, and range maps for each species, the book uses a step-by-step process to easily identify major plant features. (Wildflowers, for example, are arranged by color for easy identification.) Essentially three books in one, this handy guide will be invaluable for weekend naturalists, gardeners, and nature lovers in general.

Author : Campell Loughmiller,Lynn Loughmiller,Joe Marcus
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 45,7 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 : Campbell Loughmiller,Lynn Loughmiller,Damon Waitt
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0292712863

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Texas Wildflowers by Campbell Loughmiller,Lynn Loughmiller,Damon Waitt 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 : Eric M. Knight,Stacy M. Coplin and Eric M. Knight
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493056101

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Foraging Texas by Eric M. Knight,Stacy M. Coplin and Eric M. Knight Pdf

The diverse geography of Texas overflows with edible plant species. From elderberry to amaranth and dandelion to cactus, Foraging Texas guides you to 92 edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the state. This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the wild bounty of the Lone Star State. Foraging Texas provides all of the information you need about wild foods in the state: Detailed descriptions and full-color photos of edible plants Tips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foods Recipes suitable for the trail and at home Botanical terms and diagrams complete with an illustrated bibliography Distribution maps for every plant

Author : Jim Weber,Lynne M. Weber,Roland H. Wauer
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623496463

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Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies by Jim Weber,Lynne M. Weber,Roland H. Wauer Pdf

While many growers focus on attracting adult butterflies to their gardens, fewer know about the plants that caterpillars need to survive. Native host plants—wildflowers, trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and sedges—not only provide a site for the butterfly to lay its eggs, they also provide a ready food source for the emerging caterpillar. Think of these plants as the nurseries of the garden. This user-friendly, heavily illustrated field guide describes 101 native larval host plants in Texas. Each species account includes descriptive information on each plant, a distribution map, and photos of both the caterpillars and adult butterflies who frequent those plants. An adult butterfly may nectar on a wide variety of flowers, but caterpillars are much more restricted in their food sources. Some feed on only a limited number of plant species, so female butterflies seek out these specific plants to lay their eggs. For example, the host plants for Monarch caterpillars are various species of milkweed. Often, these plants are not the same as the ones the adult butterfly will later use for nectar. Learning more about the plants caterpillars need is crucial for butterfly conservation. Butterflies’ dependency on specific caterpillar host plants is one of the key factors restricting their range and distribution. Armed with this knowledge, readers can also hone their ability to find specific species of breeding butterflies in nature. This is a handy guide whether you are in the field searching for butterflies or on the hunt for butterfly-friendly options at your local plant sale.

Author : Zoe Merriman Kirkpatrick
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,8 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 : Karen Borski Somers
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780899978895

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The Lone Star Hiking Trail by Karen Borski Somers Pdf

Take a Hike on a Long Texas Trail One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles—including loop trails—it is the state’s longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. Located in East Texas’s famed Big Thicket area, the trail winds through the thick woodlands of Sam Houston National Forest, an ecologically diverse region within a few hours’ drive of Houston-Galveston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Let Texas native and experienced long-distance hiker Karen Borski Somers guide you along this incomparable footpath, well-suited for both short and long hikes of up to 10 days, appealing to day hikers, overnight backpackers, and thru-hikers. The author conveniently divides the trail into 11 sections, complete with an overview, section map, GPS waypoints, trail description, mileage chart, and more. It’s everything you need from the guidebook that’s officially endorsed and promoted by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club.

Author : Matt Warnock Turner
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,7 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 : Karen Somers
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780899975047

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The Lone Star Hiking Trail by Karen Somers Pdf

One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. Experienced hiker Somers, a Texas native, leads the way along this 128-mile footpath with this first guidebook to the trail. This book is officially endorsed and promoted by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club.