Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of the Texas Hill Country, 39: A Field Guide, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781603441889 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 272 str.

Jan Wrede

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If you imagine the Texas Hill Country as dry limestone slopes of cedac and scrub oak, prepare to have your eyes opened. The Edwards Plateau, upon which the Hill Country sits, is also a land of lush cypress-lined streams, thickets, and shady hardwood bottomlands. Edged by canyonlands and intersected by creeks, these rocky hills support an abundance of trees, shrubs, and vines that provide food and cover for wildlife and create a distinct and durable landscape. In this book, Jan Wrede has compiled a field guide to more than 130 species of mostly native, mostly woody plants of the Texas Hill Country. There is a thoughtful introduction that discusses deer, cedar, water, oak wilt, and invasive species - timely issues of increasing importance for a growing number of Texas landowners. Plant descriptions contain information about the leaves, flowers, fruit, and bark of each plant and also give insights into the species' range and habits. A color photograph accompanies each account. In addition to a comprehensive plant chart with tips about color, scent, flowering period, height, site preference, and wildlife and livestock utilization, this revised edition includes: a new, expanded section on living with deer; a list of 'priority plants' for the Hill Country; and, seven additional plant species descriptions. A recommended reading list, a resource guide, and a glossary round out this information-packed book.