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I admit it; I'm attracted to pretty colors and interesting shapes. Throw in a digital camera and a wet spring, suddenly a photo collection appears! These are snapshots of the plant life around me. Wildflowers, weeds, and trees receive my main attention, but a few purchased nursery plants had to be included. Most are from Taylor County, Texas, where I live. Some are by friends from around Texas.
My taste tends toward the tiny surprises tucked below the grass line. A few of these little beauties last only a day. Some are the size of a grain of sand. Others flutter restlessly with the slightest breeze. Of course, we rarely have a day without a 15-20 mile per hour wind. Taking a clear shot of something so fleeting thrills and challenges me no end.
In the index below, I list plants as types. The "Flowers" are generally plants that could be in a garden or related to things in a garden. A cactus has beautiful flowers, but one thinks "cactus" first. Vines are grouped together. Weeds are mostly vegetation with green or non-showy flowers. Links are provided for plants that might fit into multiple categories. Or you can look up a plant's name in the "Find It" lists.
I am not a botanist but have had very good help. Finding names for these plants is a quest in itself. Many are yet to be identify. To the best of my ability, the information given is correct. I want to thank all those who have helped, especially the keen eye and keying skill of Sonnia Hill, Tyler Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
If you wish to comment, correct, add to, or inform, I would be glad to hear from you.
Thanks for looking.
Jo Cox
