Texas Native Plant Pictures by color ( Yellow )

Redbud , Low Menodora (Menodora heterophylla)

A fully opened flower ...

Redbud , Low Menodora (Menodora heterophylla)

Flowers with some bronze tones on the petals ...

Redbud , Low Menodora (Menodora heterophylla)

The leaves are deeply lobed, crowded on the stem and are approximately an inch long.

Redbud , Low Menodora (Menodora heterophylla)

It has a groundcover growth habit ...

Puncturevine, Caltrop, Goat's Head, Bullhead (Tribulus terrestris), Zygophyllaceae Family, naturalized, annual, blooms mid-summer through early fall, invasive

This is a low-growing, trailing up to 5 feet long plant that is considered a weed. It is often found growing in sandy and disturbed areas The 4 to 6 cm long, short-stalked leaves are opposite, pinnately compound and have 5 to 10 pairs of leaflets. The 4 to 5 cm across, five-petaled flowers are borne on 2.5 to 5 cm stalks in the leaf axils. The goat head-shaped seeds have sharp thorns that can be very painful to step upon. The flowers have been used in the past in the treatment of leprosy and the stems are used in the treatment of skin diseases and psoriasis. It is used in various herbal formulas to treat eye problems such as itching, conjunctivitis and weak vision, headaches, pain relief, improved mood and sense of well-being, enhancement of the immune system, cholesterol reduction, relief of premenstrual (PMS), and nervousness. After learning its herbal uses, I guess I will not be so mad when I step on the stickers. It is extremely toxic to sheep. Puncture vine seeds have been used to kill people in weapons in southern Africa. The poisonous juice of Acokanthera venenata is smeared on the seeds and the seeds are put where victims are likely to step.

For more information, see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/31936/index.html

The flower ...

Puncturevine, Caltrop, Goat's Head, Bullhead (Tribulus terrestris),

The leaves (note the flower originating in the leaf axil) ...

Spinyfruit Buttercup, Spiny-Fruit Buttercup, Spiny Buttercup, Stick-Seed Buttercup, Sharp Buttercup, Scilly Buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus), Ranunculaceae Family, naturalized, annual, perennial, biennial, blooms March through June, invasive and considered a weed by many; plant dies back in the heat of summer, all parts of this plant are poisonous when raw and can cause skin irritation in the form of blisters

Spinyfruit buttercup can be found growing natively in open fields, ditches and lawns as well as along roadsides. In addition, it can be found growing in sandy marshes, around ponds and streams and often in shallow water. Spinyfruit buttercup generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor quality which lack lack sufficient nutrients. The leaves are a beautiful shape and dark green color, but the blooms are small (up to 15 mm in diameter). The pistils develop into achenes with short spines; however, they have a spine-free edge. The prickly achemes distinguish this species from all other buttercups other than corn buttercup which has deeply divided leaves and a spiny-edged seed. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by flies. Considered a medicinal herb, it is used in the treatment of intermittent fevers, gout and asthma.

County distribution: (Does not show it in Bexar County; however, I found plants near downtown San Antonio)
http://plants.usda.gov/java/county?state_name=Texas&statefips=48&symbol=RAMU2

Foir more information, see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/141486/index.html

The flower ...

Spinyfruit Buttercup, Spiny-Fruit Buttercup, Spiny Buttercup, Stick-Seed Buttercup, Sharp Buttercup, Scilly Buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus)

The achenes forming which will have a "beak" on the outside end ...

Spinyfruit Buttercup, Spiny-Fruit Buttercup, Spiny Buttercup, Stick-Seed Buttercup, Sharp Buttercup, Scilly Buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus)

The basal leaves which are simple, broadly cordate to reniform or semicircular, undivided to 3-lobed, 2 to 5 cm long and 2 to 6.5 cm wide ...

Spinyfruit Buttercup, Spiny-Fruit Buttercup, Spiny Buttercup, Stick-Seed Buttercup, Sharp Buttercup, Scilly Buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus)

Growth habit showing some cauline leaves - lower ones are alternate and similar to basal ones; upper ones reduced in size, narrower and more deeply lobed ...

Spinyfruit Buttercup, Spiny-Fruit Buttercup, Spiny Buttercup, Stick-Seed Buttercup, Sharp Buttercup, Scilly Buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus)

Growth habit ... the stems may be reclining or erect. It forms colonies, emerges in November and blooms in very early spring.

Beach Ground-Cherry, Smallflower Ground-Cherry, Smallflower Ground Cherry, Yellow Ground Cherry (Physalis cinerascens var. cinerascens), Solanaceae Family, native, perennial, blooms spring until the first frost

This perennial is found throughout most of the state growing natively in disturbed areas along roadsides, gravel pits, fields, cemeteries, etc. It grows from a sturdy deep rhizome and attains a height of about 20 inches and a width of 4 feet. The leaves are fuzzy especially when they are small. The 1/2" to 3/4" wide, yellowish-green flower has a burgundy center star and it grows face down. The fruit is a green to purplish berry.

For more information, see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/153077/index.html
I had to pull the bloom over so that it could be seen head-on ...

Beach Ground-Cherry, Smallflower Ground-Cherry, Smallflower Ground Cherry, Yellow Ground Cherry (Physalis cinerascens var. cinerascens)

A closer view of the bloom ...

Very pretty Hazel, thank you for adding it to the plant files too.
Josephine.

Canada Lettuce, Tall Lettuce, Tall Wild Lettuce (Lactuca canadensis), Asteraceae Family, native, annual, biennial, blooms July through September, considered a weed by many

Canada lettuce inhabits degraded prairies, roadsides, thickets and disturbed habitats; but, it also may be found in cultivated habitats. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or full sun preferring moist sandy soil. Wild Lettuce can be distinguished from other native Lactuca spp. by the color of its flowers, its achenes which have attached tufts of hairs and its non-hairy stems and leaves (although it does have scattered non-prickly hairs along the central vein on the underneath side of the leaves). The 1/4 inch across flowerheads are yellow and often tinted with red. They are hermaphrodite having both male and female parts and are pollinated by Insects attracting bees mostly. Goldfinches eat the seeds. Mammalian herbivores occasionally eat the stems and leaves. White-tailed deer and horses eat the tops off of mature plants; whereas, the cottontail rabbit eats the tender leaves of first-year plants.

For more information, see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/53158/index.html

Canada Lettuce, Tall Lettuce, Tall Wild Lettuce (Lactuca canadensis)

Thanks, Josephine.

Tiny Tim Bristle-Leaf Dyssodia, Bristleleaf, Pricklyleaf, Dogweed, Fetid Marigold (Thymophylla tenuiloba var. tenuiloba), Asteraceae Family, native, annual, perennial, blooms late spring to first frost

Tiny Tim dogweed is one of the smaller wildflower versions of the Dalberg Daisy cultivars. It grows between 2" and 4" tall and 9" to 12" wide and has a somewhat woody base. Normally, Tiny Tim is treated as an annual, but sometimes survives for a second or third season in frost free areas (USDA zones 9B-11). It may be found growing in limestone, gravel, sand and gravelly red clay mix soils; however, it prefers a well drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.8 or higher (alkaline). It is very tolerant of dry conditions and does not perform well during periods of high rainfall and humidity. The leaves are alternate and dissected into 7-15 linear lobes which are very thin and needle-shaped. The leaves have a lemony or carroty odor when crushed or bruised. It produces masses of bright 1/4"-3/8" wide flowers which may have bright golden, orange or yellow rays and yellow disks. The peduncle (flower stem) is bare, very thin and 1" to 3" long. It flowers best in late summer when temperatures begin to cool. It can be planted in fall for winter or spring blooming and is good where a low edging is needed. Being well adapted to calcareous or limey soils, it will usually self-sow under such conditions and is a great rock garden plant. It is well suited for growing in containers or a hanging baskets.

For more information, see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/153237/index.html

The small bloom ...

Tiny Tim Bristle-Leaf Dyssodia, Bristleleaf, Pricklyleaf, Dogweed, Fetid Marigold (Thymophylla tenuiloba var. tenuiloba)

It is a tough little plant shown here during a severe 2 year drought in South Central Texas when many native plants were not to be seen due too lack of rainfall (note the cracks in the ground). It usually looks more robust.

Huisache Daisy, Butterfly Daisy, Honey Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera), Asteraceae Family, endemic, annual, usually blooms profusely for about two months sometime between February and June, depending upon how far north its habitat is

Huisache Daisy grows in the South Texas Plains and Edwards Plateau (Central and South Texas) regions. It thrives in sandy loam, limestone and chalky soils growing in clumps that provide a bright cheery color from early spring until June. It has a fragrance that is similar to new mown hay, sweet clover or vanilla extract. It can be found growing under huisache and other chaparral shrubs. The blooms are between 1.5 and 2 inches and rise above the basal mound of soft leaves on long, leafless stems. The center disk flowers form a dome in the center of the flower. The 8-12 ray flowers have 3 or 4 teeth on the edge. The toothed portion very often is lighter than the rest, but not always. The stems are covered in hair especially nearer the base of the petiole. The leaves are covered in very fine hair that may not be visible to the naked eye. The leaf margins have longer hairs. The leaves are occasionally eaten by white-tailed deer and cattle. Huisache dasy will grow in varying moisture conditions from dry to wet-mesic. Because the bloomstems are long, it makes a lovely cut flower. The bloom lasts a long time after being cut. Ii is an appropriate plant to use in wildflower borders or planting in masses in the landscape.

Distribution:
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/cgi/vpt_map_name?reg=2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10&name=%3Ci%3EAmblyolepis+setigera%3C/i%3E+DC.

For more information, see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/64298/index.html

The bloom ... note the slightly lighter color on the tips of the petals.

Huisache Daisy, Butterfly Daisy, Honey Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera)

A view of a bloom showing the disk flowers from the side which form a dome in the center of the bloom. The dome enlarges in height as the bloom . (The color in this digital camera photo is not true. The bloom is a little more golden yellow.)

Huisache Daisy, Butterfly Daisy, Honey Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera)

A view of the Huisache Daisy, Butterfly Daisy, Honey Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera) leaves and stem which shows the longer hairs that are present. Very, very small hairs cover the surface of the leaves which have trapped debri on them.

Huisache Daisy, Butterfly Daisy, Honey Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera)

A view of the center of a Huisache Daisy, Butterfly Daisy, Honey Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera) as seen in late afternoon sunlight which shows the leaf venetion ...

Stemless Evening Primrose (Oenothera triloba), Onagraceae Family, native, winter annual or biennial, blooms February through April or February through July depending upon how far north its habitat is

Texas distribution:
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/cgi/vpt_map_name?reg=2,4,5,6,7,8&name=%3Ci%3EOenothera+triloba%3C/i%3E+Nutt.

Stemless Evening Primrose can be found in clay or dry limestone soils of the Blackland Praire, Rolling Plains and Edwards Plateau Regions in dry open areas with drained soil such as barrens, prairies, floodplains, slopes, hillsides, rock outcrops in fields and grassy areas. It is a frequent lawn invader. The plant forms a rosette shape like a dandelion with broadly lobed leaves low to the ground. Because it is very low growing (usually 8 inches tall or less), it withstands mowing very well. The up to 4.5cm (1.75 ") wide flowers are bright yellow when they open about half an hour before sunset. When they close about noon the following day, their color has faded to a pale yellow. If you observe them opening, you will be surprised. They go from buds that resemble little okra pods to flowers in about a minute. This is so fast that you actually can see them move. The seedpods form at the base of the flower stem and are hidden in the foliage at ground level. They resemble tiny pinecones. Deer resistant is high. This hardy perennial is a good plant for rock gardens.

For more information, see its entry in the PlantFiiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/55461/index.html

The rosette bearing blooms shown in mid-March:

Stemless Evening Primrose (Oenothera triloba)

Lobed leaf with old bloom which is salmomy pink in color...

Stemless Evening Primrose (Oenothera triloba)

More leaves ...

Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs (Corydalis curvisiliqua), Fumariaceae Family, native, winter annual or biennial, blooms February through April


Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs (Corydalis curvisiliqua) In its native habitat, it can be found on hillsides, prairies, meadows, pastures, plains, savannahs, slopes and woodlands' edges, It prefers growing in clay, loam, medium loam, sandy loam and gravelly soil and in the bright light of part shade to light shade. It grows best in open, thin woods or with the sheltered protection of such shrubs as sagebrush. It requires medium moisture.

Texas distribution:
http://plants.usda.gov/java/county?state_name=Texas&statefips=48&symbol=COCU2

Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs leaves are compound with blades that have 2-3 orders of leaflets and lobes. The ultimate lobes are obovate, oblong or elliptic with the margins frequently being apex obtuse, rounded or incised. The interesting small 1/2 to 1 inch long goldish yellow recurved blooms appear in racemes which have between 6 to18 blooms that stand above the foliage. The bloom pedicel measures 1-3 mm. Some upper petals may have a crest. The blooms have 4 petals with the outer 2 petals enclosing the inner 2 petals. One petal of each bloom has a straight, short, sac-like spur at the base which holds nectar. The lower petal acts as a landing pad for insects seeking nectar. The 2-lobed stigma is rectangular and has 8 papillae.

The 1.75–2.75 " long seed pods (seedpods) are erect and slender. They are usually strongly incurved; however, some may be staight. The 2 mm in diameter seeds appear distinctly roughened or faintly reticulate under when observed under magnification. The seeds do not germinate on dispersal, because an after-ripening period is necessary
This plant has is highly resistant to deer.

Note: Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs plants contain 8 alkaloids. They are reportedly toxic to livestock. The pants were used in treating arthritis in the past.

Differientiating between the yellow blooming Corydalis species is diificult and is usually based upon the size of the blooms, whether the blooms stand above the foliage, the height of the plants, and the size of the seed pods (seedpods). Corydalis curvisiliqua ssp. curvisiliqua is an endemic Texas plant.

For more information, see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/76061/index.html

It makes a beautiful showing in very early spring.

This message was edited Mar 21, 2007 3:37 PM

Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs (Corydalis curvisiliqua)

The numerous 1/2 to 1 inch long goldish yellow flowers are quitye showy.. A bloom stalk shown in the middle of March ...

Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs (Corydalis curvisiliqua)

The leaves are compound and have a blade with 2 to 3 orders of leaflets and lobes. The ultimate lobes may be obovate, oblong, or elliptic.

Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs (Corydalis curvisiliqua)

Some of the petals have a crest as shown on the top left petal. Note the curve on the petal on the top right bloom. The lower left bloom is fully open.

Thank you Hazel those are really pretty.
Josephine.

Curvepod fumewort, scrambled eggs (Corydalis curvisiliqua)

This is an opening bloom showng the inner petals and reproductive parts. The lower petal, when fully open, becomes a landing pad for insects seeking nectar that is stored in the back end of the bloom in the nectar sac.

Your welcome, Josephine. I am going to try to save a few of them before the bulldozers massacre them. The seed pods are not ripe yet. With the wet weather, they may transplant okay. Wish me luck. :o)

htop, you are a wealth of information!!! The first time I saw the chocolate daisy was in the botanical gardens at NM State University back in '89. I had no idea we could grow it here....
Would the Canyon Daisy be a native....or has it been mentioned elsewhere in this thread by another name...It grows great everywhere in texas.....little bitty yellow flowers but on great big bushes if you don't cut hard early in the spring...
thanks,
gail

Gail, I really love finding and doing research native Texas plants. The above plant was very difficult to identify. I did research on it for 6 days. I dug some up before the construction workers plowed over them and I hope they survive transplanting. With the cool, moist weather, they may. I will have to cut all of the seedpods off because rhere are a few cows living in the fields behind my house. I would be very sad if the plants started growing there and the cows ate them causing their calves to be aborted. I planted the plants as far away from my neighbor's property as possible.

I always thought that Copper Canyon Daisy, Lemmon’s Daisy, Mountain Lemmon Marigold, Tangerine Scented Marigold (Tagetes lemmonii) is a native Texas plant too until I researched the plant. It is listed as a native Arizona plant. You are riight, it is sure does well in Texas. I love mine and always anxiously await its bloom. I love its aromatic foliage that smells like mint with a hint of camphor that you can smell if you brush by it. It produces a chemical that repels non-beneficial insects . I only wish it bloomed all year round. For anyone interested in the plant, here is the PlantFiles entry:

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/54284/index.html

There is a compact cultivar which I wish I could find in a nursury here. Here is its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/82279/index.html

I have given it to all my adult children living all over the state of Texas and it still blooms its head off. We all love the plant. Thanks for the information on a compact cultivar.....going to track it down (tee hee)....

Stemless Evening Primrose (Oenothera triloba) see above information about this plant.

A closeup of a bloom just beginning to open ...

Stemless Evening Primrose (Oenothera triloba)

A closeup of a bloom that has just fully opened ...

Stemless Evening Primrose (Oenothera triloba)

Pollen being dispersed by a strong wind ...

Stemless Evening Primrose (Oenothera triloba)

A spent bloom ...