Texas Croton (Croton texensis), in the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae) is a native plant common in sandy soil (only) on the eastern plains, and could be present in Montezuma County. It blooms from June through September. Photo by Ernie...
2023 Photo Contest, 3rd Place Native Plant Category: “Sidalcea neomexicana”. Photo by Linda Smith. Rocky Mountain Checkerbloom (Sidalcea neomexicana), in the Mallow Family (Malvaceae), is a native plant, common along streams, in marshes, meadows, and other...
2023 Photo Contest, 3rd Place Artistic Category (2X Tie): “Oenothera glaucifolia (Stenosiphon linifolius)”. Photo by Rick Brune. False Gaura (Oenothera glaucifolia), in the Evening Primrose Family (Onagraceae), is a wildflower which is critically imperiled...
2023 Photo Contest, 3rd Place Native Plant Gardens Category: “Spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis)”. Photo by Jim Pisarowicz. Spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis), in the Spiderwort Family (Comelinaceae), is a native plant, common in sandy soil of the...
2023 Photo Contest, 3rd Place Artistic Category (2X Tie): “Bouteloua hirsuta”. Photo by Michael Aubrey. Hairy Grama (Bouteloua hirsuta), in the Grass Family (Poaceae). is common on the plains, on rocky slopes, in dry grasslands, and in pinyon-juniper, from...