Archives: Native Plants

Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia)

Cedar Elm, the most common native elm in Texas, valued as a street and shade tree. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Ulmus crassifolia, known

Buckwheat Tree (Cliftonia monophylla)

Buckwheat Tree displaying its characteristic glossy evergreen leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) Cliftonia monophylla, known commonly as Buckwheat Tree, Titi, or Black Titi,

American Sweet Olive (Osmanthus americanus)

American Sweet Olive, a native evergreen shrub of southeastern woodlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Osmanthus americanus, commonly known as American Sweet Olive, Wild

Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa)

Shellbark Hickory in its native habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Carya laciniosa, commonly known as Shellbark Hickory or King Nut Hickory, is one

Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia)

Red Buckeye in its native habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Aesculus pavia, commonly known as Red Buckeye, is one of the most spectacular

Prairie Wild Rose (Rosa arkansana)

Prairie Wild Rose in its native habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Rosa arkansana, commonly known as Prairie Wild Rose, Arkansas Rose, or Sunshine

Ozark Witch-hazel (Hamamelis vernalis)

Ozark Witch-hazel in its native habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Hamamelis vernalis, commonly known as Ozark Witch-hazel or Vernal Witch-hazel, is one of the most

Hercules’ Club (Aralia spinosa)

Hercules’ Club in its native habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Aralia spinosa, commonly known as Hercules' Club, Devil's Walking Stick, or Prickly Elder,

Whitethorn Acacia (Acacia constricta)

Whitethorn Acacia — a defining shrub of Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert grasslands, valued for its white spines, fragrant yellow flowers, and wildlife value. Photo: Wikimedia

Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana)

Sweet Acacia in full bloom — brilliant golden-yellow pompom flowers with an intensely sweet perfume that fills the air on warm winter days. Photo: Wikimedia

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