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Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)Observer
sthomas1268Description
The Ocotillo is a large viney shrub growing in an arid desert environment. It blooms bright red flowers in the Spring.
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Texas Sotol (Dasylirion texanum)Observer
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The Texas Sotol is a medium sized shrub which grows in arid or semi-arid environments.
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Mexican Palo Verde (Parkinsonia aculeata)Observer
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The Retama tree is a durable tree that grows bright yellow flowers.
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Engelmann Prickly Pear Complex (Complex Opuntia engelmannii)Observer
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The Engelmann's prickly pear is a common cactus with large green pads. They grow in large clusters with white or yellow spines.
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Texas Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila phacelioides)Observer
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Texas Baby Blue Eyes, or Nemophilia phacelioides, is an annual herb with light purple or blue flowers with white in the center. The flowers bloom in the early spring and are usually gone in the summer. They are native to the Southern United States.
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Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)Observer
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The Coral Honeysuckle is a large shrub plant with long vines ending in bright orange-red flowers. The flowers hang downwards and are arranged in groups of three to six.
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Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)Observer
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As the Texas state flower, these are beautiful, bright blue flowers arranged in a conical shape around a long, thin stem. The flowers at the very top are white and sometimes yellow.
