![]() Each grass is beautifully illustrated and carefully described, with information about the areas of the state in which it can be found. Plants are arranged alphabetically by common name, with scientific names given for clarity and reference. This publication will introduce you to the amazing variety of native and introduced grasses in Texas. Grasses are one of Texas' most valuable natural resources. Also included is an overview of integrated toxic plant management. A field key cross-references animal symptoms with plant species. Included are clinical signs in cattle, horses, sheep and/or goats toxic agents suggested treatments for poisoned animals and management strategies for plant infestations. This field guide describes and illustrates the 106 most common potentially toxic plants in Texas. Whether the land is being managed for livestock, for wildlife, or for recreation, this handbook will enable readers to identify problem species. It includes plant descriptions, identifying characteristics, range maps, and multiple color photos for 99 species. This field guide will help landowners and rangeland managers identify the brush and weed species of greatest concern in their areas. Lobed leaves can have rounded tips like the white oak leaf (left) or pointed tips like maple leaf (right) The most easily identifiable type of tree leaf is the lobed variety. Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop family) ( 5 plants)īrush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208).Verbenaceae (Vervain and Verbena family) ( 1 plants).Tamaricaceae (Tamarisk family) ( 1 plants).Solanaceae (Nightshade family) ( 9 plants).Scrophulariaceae (Foxglove family) ( 1 plants).Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family) ( 1 plants).Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family) ( 5 plants).Polygonaceae (Knotweed family) ( 1 plants).Plantaginaceae (Plantain family) ( 1 plants).Hamamelidaceae (Witch-hazel family) ( 1 plants).Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family) ( 12 plants).Ebenaceae (Persimmon family) ( 2 plants).Smooth leaves, naturally, have smooth edges. Lobed leaves have curvy or forked edges, such as oak leaves, while toothed leaves have many small teeth along the edges. There are three basic leaf shapes, excluding those of conifers: lobed, smooth, and toothed. Cupressaceae (Cypress family) ( 3 plants) Shape is a better indicator than size, since individual shrubs can vary in leaf size.Campanulaceae (Bluebell family) ( 1 plants).Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) ( 40 plants).Aquifolaceae (Holly family) ( 1 plants).Anacardiaceae (Sumac family) ( 5 plants).
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