Learn more about the native flora and see if you can spot them out and about in South Texas. The pictures are thumbnailed for a faster loading time. Click on the picture of the flower to see a larger photo. The Authority is in normal type. The first letter of genera are capitalized.
Species epithets are all lower case.
Nipple Cactus Cactaceae - Cactus Family Mammillaria gummifera Engelm. Common low growing cactus on various soils in South Texas, with pale pink or creamy petals and red fruit. The needles of the cactus family are actually modified leaves. This special leaf economizes water loss, allowing the cactus flourish in its naturally dry habitat. Spiderwort Commelinaceae - Spiderwort Family Tradescantia hirsutiflora Bush.