What wildflowers grow in Texas? Here's your starting guide — 30 common and well-celebrated blooms from around the Lone Star State.
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Study wildflower folklore, and you’ll uncover the mysteries behind their names, virtues, and uses. The more common the wildflower, the richer its history.
Bluebonnets, paintbrushes, buttercups, and several other wildflowers spread across the Texas Hill Country each spring, splashing the fields with eye-catching colors. Thanks to Lady Bird Johnson’s Highway Beautification Act of 1965, wildflower seeds were planted along roadways across the United Read more...
Get in touch with your Texas roots (literally) by replanting native Texas plants with this guide on how to rewild your land.
Hardcover Book: Wild About Texas A Bouquet of Recipes, Wildflowers and Wines - Recipes / Cookbook Publisher: A cookbook By the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum Year: 1990 Condition: minor wear, dust Jacket: No Some nice color flower illustrations
All of our machine embroidery designs will come in any or all of the following hoop sizes: (You will receive links to download the size(s) you purchased and all formats)Small for 4 x 4 inch hoop, Medium for 5 x 7 inch hoop, Large for 6 x 10 inch hoop, and Jumbo 8 x 12 inch hoop.Each design description above will state the sizes the set comes in: S, M, L, J standing for Small, Medium, Large and Jumbo. These will be written SML, meaning Small, Medium and Large, or perhaps MLJ, meaning Medium Large and Jumbo, or even SMLJ meaning the set comes in all four hoop sizesFormats Available: ART3, ART4, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, XXXIf your format is not listed email us.
If you visit Texas in spring, especially during the month of April, you will not be able to miss the wildflowers blooming along the side of the road. Brilliant blue flowers blanket fields and pastures
Making your home the envy of the neighborhood is easier than you think when you choose Texas native plants in your landscaping. Native plants mean low maintenance, less water, and higher chances of success. It just makes sense. Here's the Top 15 Texas Native Plants that Will Make Your Home Look Stunning. Want to grow your own garden? It's easy with these tips. With so many Texas native plants to choose from your home's landscaping can look great not only right now, but for years to come. A beautifully landscaped yard can even mean a great return on investment when
Nike trainers sprout plants and French perfumiers inspire by mysterious scientific icons in Katie Scott’s visions that take botanical illustration into the digital age
Scientific name: Oxalis species Abundance: plentiful What: leaves, flowers, seedpods, tubers How: salad, seasoning Where: shady undergrowth When: spring, summer, fall, winter Nutritional Value: Vitamins A & C Dangers: Contains some oxalic acid, limit consumption to a handful per day. Medicinal Summary Leaves, Flowers, Stems - fever reducer; diuretic; relieves indigestion (tisane, tincture) Leaf Arrangement: The leaves of Oxalis species are typically arranged alternately along the stem. Leaves fold up together at night. Leaf Shape: Leaves are compound with three heart-shaped (cordate) leaflets, each leaflet measuring around 1/2 to 1.5 inch in width (depends on species). Leaf Venation: Pinnate venation with veins running from the base to the tip of each leaflet. Leaf Margin: The leaf margin is typically entire, but it can be slightly toothed. Leaf Color: The leaves vary in color but are often medium green. Flower Structure: Five-petaled flowers with distinctive, funnel-shaped petals. Flower Color: Flower colors can vary widely among Oxalis species, including shades of white, yellow, pink, and purple. Fruit: The fruit is an elongated, pointed capsule containing small seeds. Seed: Small, rounded seeds are found within the capsules. Stem: The stem is usually smooth and erect, often with no or few hairs. Hairs: Fine hairs may be present on some species but are not a prominent feature. Height: Oxalis species vary in height but are generally low-growing, typically ranging from a few inches to about a foot. Wood sorrel (Oxalis crassipes) Another picture of wood sorrel (Oxalis crassipes) Close-ups of wood sorrel flower (Oxalis crassipes). Common yard weed wood sorrel (Oxalis dillenii), often mistaken for a clover. My girls love the tangy wood sorrel "bananas" or seed pods of wood sorrel. Purple-flower, giant wood sorrel with their tubers. Two types of wood sorrel. Close-up of wood sorrel tubers. Each "scale" is a thick, triangular wedge that easily break away from each other. Tubers from a decorative, purple-leaf wood sorrel. Wood Sorrel leaves (left) are heart-shaped while Clover leaves (right) are rounded. Texas distribution, attributed to U. S. Department of Agriculture. The marked counties are guidelines only. Plants may appear in other counties, especially if used in landscaping. North American distribution, attributed to U. S. Department of Agriculture. Patches of wood sorrel are very prevalent on forest floors, often near wild violets, cleavers, wild onions, etc... The three-lobed leaf looks similar to clover/shamrocks but sorrels have a cleft at the top, giving them a heart-shape whereas clovers are round or slightly pointed. Wood sorrel leaves range in size from 1/2" to almost 3" across. They have a very strong, tangy flavor that some people find too intense. It only takes a few to spice up a salad. The purplish-pink flowers can also be added to salads though mainly just for color. Wood sorrel whipped into butter makes a lemony-butter that goes great on bread, fish, and crawfish. Throw 1/2 cup of chopped wood sorrel into a can of cream of mushroom soup if you want to tick off Poland (sorry, you'll have tp take my class in person to get that full story!). Wood sorrel tubers can be just about any color of the rainbow. They have less oxalic acid than other parts of the plants so they aren't as tangy. Their flavor is somewhat like a carrot and so that's how I use them: raw, steamed, or tossed into stews. Excessive amounts of oxalic acid theoretically can lead to kidney stones though there's never been any actual reported case of this happening. Cautious types should be sure to drink plenty of water when eating wood sorrel. Also avoid dairy products, if possible, as the oxalic acid binds strongly to the calcium to make calcium oxalate, which is the key mineral of the kidney stones. Buy my book! Outdoor Adventure Guides Foraging covers 70 of North America's tastiest and easy to find wild edibles shown with the same big pictures as here on the Foraging Texas website.
Non-GMO OpenPollinated Bachelor Button Flower Seeds Also known as corn flower. A self seeding annual that is very easy to grow. Bachelor Button were brought to the U.S. in the 17th century from Europe. Grown by Thomas Jefferson is his garden in Monticello. A beautiful addition to your garden that will support honey bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and birds! Blooms throughout the growing season. Very easy to grow. Edible flowers, great for decorating salads & desserts. Non-GMO Annual Sun: Full Seed Count: 100 Days to Maturity: 70 -75 Plant Size: 2' - 3' Edible Ornamental Medicinal Deer Resistant Attracts : Bees, song birds, butterflies, beneficial insects Excellent for cut flowers Open Pollinated Neonicotinoid-free Growing Tips: Transplanting is not recommended. Thrives in cool weather. Fast blooming, grows easily & self seeds.
Inside you’ll find a pattern diagram, instructions in American Standard Terms, and a step-by-step guide with photos (300dpi) that will show you how to crochet this delicate Lisianthus flower. The Lisianthus flower, also known as Prairie Gentian and Texas bluebell, is a stunningly beautiful flower. A popular choice in wedding bouquets, decor and arrangements - the Lisianthus size and beauty make it a very versatile blossom. This document have patterns and diagrams for Lisianthus in 5 shapes, single flower or double flower, and patterns for 5 different leaves - enough for you to make your perfect Lisianthus arrangement! Skill Level : Intermediate - experienced Measurements: Depends on how open you arrange it: Open : ~2.8” (7cm) x ~1.6” (4cm). Half Open : ~2.3” (5.8cm) x ~1.45” (3.7cm). Semi Closed : ~1.2” (3cm) x ~1.3” (3.2cm). Closed : ~0.7” (1.7cm) x ~1.2” (3cm). Fully Closed : ~0.5” (1.3cm) x ~1.2” (3cm). Included in the listing : 1. Diagrams of all elements that makes this Lisianthus flower (including leaves). Instructions in American Standard Terms for all included Diagrams. Detailed photo tutorials for the elements and the flower (including head). You do not need to be able to read crochet diagrams, the instructions are very detailed and include plenty of photos! By purchasing this item you will receive an immediate download link for your pattern and instructions (not a finished product). pattern is in PDF file (at high quality 300dpi). Terms of Use : This Pattern is my original and unique design, please do not resell or redistribute this file or the included patterns/photos. Feel free to include the finished flower in any project that you want, either for private use or for sell. If you choose to sell your product, please include a link to the pattern (or to my shop) and mention Happy Patty Crochet as the original designer. Thank you! Patty
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Whether close-up or far away, these ubiquitous wildflowers are Texas’ natural beauties
Wild flowers blooming in Texas creating a vibrant and beautiful landscape along the open fields.
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...wildflower fields, actually....! ;-) this is how part of the huge field seen before in bokeh status looks in focus...hues of yellow, pink orange, indigo, red and a few blues all under a dramatic Texas sky. in Guadalupe County, Church Road @ Single Oak Road between New Berlin and Seguin, Texas...April 10, 2010 have a good weekend and take care!
Your mother probably taught you to never eat anything you found outside, and rightly so for your health. She probably never told you about the yummy, healthy plants that are edible in the wild, either.
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All of our machine embroidery designs will come in any or all of the following hoop sizes: (You will receive links to download the size(s) you purchased and all formats)Small for 4 x 4 inch hoop, Medium for 5 x 7 inch hoop, Large for 6 x 10 inch hoop, and Jumbo 8 x 12 inch hoop.Each design description above will state the sizes the set comes in: S, M, L, J standing for Small, Medium, Large and Jumbo. These will be written SML, meaning Small, Medium and Large, or perhaps MLJ, meaning Medium Large and Jumbo, or even SMLJ meaning the set comes in all four hoop sizesFormats Available: ART3, ART4, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, XXXIf your format is not listed email us.
Looking for the best lavender fields in Texas? These festivals and lavender farms in Texas will help you find the best blooms in the state!
