Common native plants of the south plains
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Common Native Plants of the South Plains
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This presentation will help you learn some of the more common native trees, grasses, cacti, and
wildflowers of the Texas South Plains.
There are three slides for each plant.
The first slide shows one or more pictures. The next slide gives you a hint about the plant.
The third slide gives the name of the plant.
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Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This common wildflower is
named after a small town south
of Lubbock
Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Tahoka Daisy (or Tansy Aster)
This common wildflower is
named after a small town south
of Lubbock
Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Sam Strickland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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this is the State Grass of Texas
Sam Strickland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Sideoats Grama
this is the State Grass of Texas
Sam Strickland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Although it looks like a
tree, it is actually a
cactus
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Cholla (pronounced “Choy' ah”)
Although it looks like a
tree, it is actually a
cactus
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Marcus A. Joseph, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Some people use the
seeds of this plant for
medicinal purposes
Marcus A. Joseph, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Evening Primrose (Buttercup)
Some people use the
seeds of this plant for
medicinal purposes
Marcus A. Joseph, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Native Americans made soap and
baskets from this plant
Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Yucca
Native Americans made soap and
baskets from this plant
Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Kimberly Kline, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Melody Lytle, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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The Latin name of this plant literally means “stinky cucumber”
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Kimberly Kline, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Melody Lytle, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Buffalo Gourd
The Latin name of this plant literally means “stinky cucumber”
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Kimberly Kline, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Melody Lytle, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This tree likes draws and
creeks
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Cottonwood
This tree likes draws and
creeks
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Paul Cox, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This grass is known for its
“eyelash” appearance
Paul Cox, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Black Grama
This grass is known for its
“eyelash” appearance
Paul Cox, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Thomas L. Muller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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People make jelly from the edible fruit of this cactus
Thomas L. Muller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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People make jelly from the edible fruit of this cactus
Thomas L. Muller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Prickly Pear
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Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Steven Schwartzman, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This large plant has a unique
seed pod
Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Steven Schwartzman, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Devil's Claw
This large plant has a unique
seed pod
Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Steven Schwartzman, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Melody Lytle, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This shrub likes caliche soils along
the Caprock breaks
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Melody Lytle, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Feather Dalea
This shrub likes caliche soils along
the Caprock breaks
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Melody Lytle, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Campbell and Lynn Loughmiller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Animals eat the berries of this common evergreen tree
Campbell and Lynn Loughmiller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Juniper
Animals eat the berries of this common evergreen tree
Campbell and Lynn Loughmiller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This sweet-smelling flower has reddish
brown stripes on the back of its petals
Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Chocolate Daisy
This sweet-smelling flower has reddish
brown stripes on the back of its petals
Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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The wood of this tree is prized for
barbecuing
Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Mesquite
The wood of this tree is prized for
barbecuing
Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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James C. Rowland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Farmers grow some varieties of
this plant for its edible
seeds
James C. Rowland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Sunflower
Farmers grow some varieties of
this plant for its edible
seeds
James C. Rowland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Sam C. Strickland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This plant is used as a drought tolerant
turf grassSally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson
Wildflower Center
Sam C. Strickland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Buffalograss
This plant is used as a drought tolerant
turf grassSally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson
Wildflower Center
Sam C. Strickland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Common along
roadsides, it is also
cultivated in flower
gardens
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia)
Common along
roadsides, it is also
cultivated in flower
gardens
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Kimberly Kline, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This flower is named for
its sombrero shaped
appearance
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Mexican Hat
This flower is named for
its sombrero shaped
appearance
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All images are courtesy of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin, Texas
www.wildflower.org