Post Oak Chapter-Native Plant Society of Texas

Post Oak Chapter-Native Plant Society of Texas Promoting research, conservation and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas. B/CSTX

The Texas bluebells (Eustoma russellianum) are just beginning to bloom. Gentianaceae-Gentian Family.Grimes & Washington...
06/07/2026

The Texas bluebells (Eustoma russellianum) are just beginning to bloom.
Gentianaceae-Gentian Family.
Grimes & Washington Counties.
May 5th & 7th, 2026.

The standing cypress (Ipomopsis rubra) is blooming so you know it's hot outside! It is a member of the Phlox Family-Pole...
06/04/2026

The standing cypress (Ipomopsis rubra) is blooming so you know it's hot outside! It is a member of the Phlox Family-Polemoniaceae.

Brazos County. June 4, 2026.

Devil's walking stick (Aralia spinosa) has the largest compound leaves of any native plant in North America. It is a la...
05/28/2026

Devil's walking stick (Aralia spinosa) has the largest compound leaves of any native plant in North America. It is a large shrub (15-20 ft.) with prickles on the stem, petioles & leaflets. It is a member of the Araliaceae or Ginseng Family. The leaves on this plant were 4-5 feet long.

Lick Creek Park, College Station. May 28, 2026.

It's a great year for American basketflower (Plectocephalus americanus)! Asteraceae-Sunflower Family. Burleson County.M...
05/21/2026

It's a great year for American basketflower (Plectocephalus americanus)! Asteraceae-Sunflower Family. Burleson County.
May 21, 2026.

Wildflowers at Lick Creek Park in College Station.May 17, 2026.
05/17/2026

Wildflowers at Lick Creek Park in College Station.
May 17, 2026.

Coral Bean (Erythrina herbaceae). Fabaceae-Legume Family.Walker County. May 12, 2026.A prescribed burn has temporarily ...
05/12/2026

Coral Bean (Erythrina herbaceae). Fabaceae-Legume Family.
Walker County. May 12, 2026.

A prescribed burn has temporarily reduced the number of blooming coral bean plants in one of our favorite sections of the Sam Houston National Forest. Look closely at the photos though and you can see vigorous new growth and new blooms coming on.

Happy Earth Day!Butterflies feeding on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella).Asteraceae-Sunflower Family.Schob Nature Pr...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Butterflies feeding on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella).
Asteraceae-Sunflower Family.
Schob Nature Preserve, College Station.
April 22, 2026

Winecups (Callirhoe involucrata) can handle frequent mowing.Malvaceae-Mallow Family.Gabbard Park, College Station.April ...
04/13/2026

Winecups (Callirhoe involucrata) can handle frequent mowing.
Malvaceae-Mallow Family.
Gabbard Park, College Station.
April 13, 2026.

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