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Ilex vomitoria. Ilex vomitoria, commonly known as yaupon ( / ˈjɔːpɒn /) or yaupon holly, is a species of holly that is native to southeastern North America. [ 2] The word yaupon was derived from the Catawban yą́pą, from yą- tree + pą leaf. [ 3] Another common name, cassina, was borrowed from Timucua [ 4] (despite this, it usually ...
Liliaceae (lily family) Bothriochloa ischaemum var. songarica. King Ranch bluestem. Poaceae (grass family) Brassica tournefortii. Sahara mustard. Brassicaceae (mustard family) Bromus arvensis. field brome.
List of trees of Texas. Gould's Ecoregions of Texas (1960). [1] These regions approximately correspond to the EPA's level 3 ecoregions. [2] The following is a list of widely known trees and shrubs found in Texas. [3] [4] [5] Taxonomic families for the following trees and shrubs are listed in alphabetical order by family.
More: Invasive emerald ash borer, which kills trees, spreads to 5 Texas counties. See where See where So, please don't eat poison oak — and try using one of these eight problem plants with your ...
Feb. 26—COLLEGE STATION — Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species. Because of their ...
Texas recognizes three official mammals: the nine-banded armadillo, the Texas Longhorn, and the Mexican free-tailed bat. State law protects numerous species. The state also recognizes the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park since 2011, [ 6] the State Longhorn herd at multiple state parks since 1969, [ 7][ 6] and the State dog ...
A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many ...
Invasive species may be plants, animals, fungi, and microbes; some include native species that have invaded human habitats such as farms and landscapes. [ 5] Some broaden the term to include indigenous or "native" species that have colonized natural areas. [ 4] The definition of "native" can be controversial.