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Texas sage is nicknamed the "barometer bush" due to a commonly held belief that it can predict the rain. According to folklore, the plant goes into bloom in anticipation of upcoming rain. It appears that the plant sometimes blooms because of humidity or low atmospheric pressure, which can occur before or after rain.
Scientific name Common name Notes References Abrus precatorius: Crab's eye Also known as precatory bean, rosary pea, or jequirity bean [8] Acer rubrum: Red maple, also known as swamp or soft maple Toxic compounds are gallic acid and tannins. [9] [4] Adonis microcarpa: Pheasant's eye Often found in hay. [10] [11] Aesculus hippocastanum: Horse ...
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.
IN FOCUS: What does it take to bring an audacious reality TV concept to fruition? As Netflix turns ‘Squid Game’ into a cut-throat competition, Katie Rosseinsky looks back at some bonkers but ...
This is an annual herb usually growing up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) tall, but known to reach over 6 m (20 ft) in rich, moist soils. The tough stems have woody bases and are branching or unbranched. [5]
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the family Fabaceae [2] that is native to the Southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico) and Mexico (Chihuahua and Coahuila south to Hidalgo, Puebla, and Querétaro). [3] Its common names include Texas mountain laurel, Texas mescalbean, frijolito, and frijolillo. [2]
Southeast Texas has been hit with heavy rains and rising rivers, leading to school closings, high-water rescues and mandatory evacuation orders in some areas. Here's a look at the situation ...
Texas: Marriage Island San Antonio This little heart-shaped bit of land in the San Antonio River, right in the middle of the city's famous River Walk, is pretty enough without any superstitions.