A Field Guide to Common South Texas Shrubs

A Field Guide to Common South Texas Shrubs

Author: Richard B. Taylor

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781885696144

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There are over 281 species of woody plants and 32 species of cacti in the South Texas ecological region. The vast majority of these are found in the lower Rio Grande Valley, which is part of the subtropical Tamaulipan biotic province. Many of the plant species in this area reach their northernmost boundary here. The 44 plants described in this guide represent an estimated 75% of the overall brush biomass of the South Texas ecological region, excluding the lower Rio Grande Valley. The plants are grouped into thorned and thornless categories and alphabetized by family. Distinguishing characteristics have been italicized for easy reference. Similar species are also noted. In this guide, plants are not ranked by importance because their value to animals can differ from ranch to ranch, depending on the plant's availability and the ranch's location, soil type, and land management practices. In case a plant is not found in this guide or more information is desired, a list of additional references is included.


Fodor's Texas

Fodor's Texas

Author:

Publisher: Fodor

Published: 2008-07-29

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 1400007194

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Presents guidance and tools for visitors to Texas, and includes trip planning information, lodging and dining suggestions for different budgets, and details on history, culture, and things to see and do.


Southern and Western Texas Guide for 1878

Southern and Western Texas Guide for 1878

Author: James L. Rock

Publisher:

Published: 1878

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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Contains information on the topography, climate, soil, productions, rain-fall, temperature water supply, amount of timbered and prairie lands, educational advantages and prospects, religious privileges, character of people, an other valuable and interesting facts connected with Texas.


Explorer's Guide West Texas: A Great Destination

Explorer's Guide West Texas: A Great Destination

Author: Judy Wiley

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2012-03-05

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1581578199

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Nowhere else has quite the allure that west Texas cities, plains, and ranchlands have; this book is your guide to it all. West Texas is where deep blue mesas at the Big Bend and the plunging, layered walls of Palo Duro Canyon inspire awe; where off-the-beaten-path towns serve fine cuisine; where you can find a Picasso original hanging in a jailhouse museum; where views go on forever and millions of stars come out at night. Nowhere else has quite the allure that these cities, plains, and ranchlands have; this book is your guide to it all. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.


The Handbook of Texas

The Handbook of Texas

Author: Walter Prescott Webb

Publisher:

Published: 1952

Total Pages: 1176

ISBN-13:

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Vol. 3: A supplement, edited by Eldon Stephen Branda. Includes bibliographical references.


Finding Butterflies in Texas

Finding Butterflies in Texas

Author: Roland H. Wauer

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9781555663667

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Finding Butterflies in Texas, the first in a series of Spring Creek Press state guides, is an indispensable book for all butterfly enthusiasts living and traveling in this butterflyi-rich state. It's the next best thing to having a local guide.


Weird Texas

Weird Texas

Author: Wesley Treat

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009-05

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781402766879

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"If your taste extends to the odd side of traveling, [this is your ticket]."--"Booklist."