common native plants of the south plains
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Common Native Plants of the South Plains
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
This common wildflower is
named after a small town south
of Lubbock
Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
this is the State Grass of Texas
Sam Strickland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
Although it looks like a
tree, it is actually a
cactus
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
Some people use the
seeds of this plant for
medicinal purposes
Marcus A. Joseph, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
Native Americans made soap and
baskets from this plant
Mrs. W.D. Bransford, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
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
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
This tree likes draws and
creeks
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
This grass is known for its
“eyelash” appearance
Paul Cox, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
People make jelly from the edible fruit of this cactus
Thomas L. Muller, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
This large plant has a unique
seed pod
Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Steven Schwartzman, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The wood of this tree is prized for
barbecuing
Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Beth Anderson, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
Farmers grow some varieties of
this plant for its edible
seeds
James C. Rowland, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
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
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
Common along
roadsides, it is also
cultivated in flower
gardens
Norman G. Flaigg, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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
This flower is named for
its sombrero shaped
appearance
Kimberly Kline, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Mexican Hat
This flower is named for
its sombrero shaped
appearance
Kimberly Kline, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
All images are courtesy of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin, Texas
www.wildflower.org