Texas
Wildbuds

Spring 2024
Central Texas

The wildflowers in Central Texas were astounding this year. The banner photo at the top of this page is just one indication of the massive displays of flowers found throughout the area.

Because of other commitments, we weren’t able to do much shooting in the area, but there was time for some around Austin, at Lockhart State Park, southeast of Austin, and at Fort Parker State Park, east of Waco. (I know, it’s a bit of a stretch to include that area in Central Texas, but it’s close.) And we found 9 new species for the collection.

Please contact me if you have any comments or corrections to my IDs. Thank you.

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Allium canadense var. fraseri
(Fraser Meadow Garlic)
4730
Photo Details
Common Name Fraser Meadow Garlic
Scientific Name Allium canadense var. fraseri
Family Amaryllidaceae
(Amaryllis)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/60 sec.
ISO 800
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Bouchetia anomala
(Painted Tongue)
4593
Photo Details
Common Name Painted Tongue
Scientific Name Bouchetia anomala
(Bouchetia erecta)
Family Solanaceae
(Nightshade)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/40 sec.
ISO 800
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Callicarpa americana
(American Beautyberry)
6380
Photo Details
Common Name American Beautyberry
Scientific Name Callicarpa americana
Family Lamiaceae
(Mint)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/30 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Cyclospermum leptophyllum
(Marsh Parsley)
4703
Photo Details
Common Name Marsh Parsley
Scientific Name Cyclospermum leptophyllum
(Apium leptophyllum)
Family Apiaceae
(Parsley)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/13
Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO 800
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Diaperia verna
(Spring Pygmy-cudweed)
4489/4497
Photo Details
Common Name Spring Pygmy-cudweed
Scientific Name Diaperia verna
(Evax verna)
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 16, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 140 mm
Aperture Focus stack of 9 images at f/5.6
Speed 1/640 sec.
ISO 400
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Diospyros texana
(Texas Persimmon)
4259
Photo Details
Common Name Texas Persimmon
Scientific Name Diospyros texana
Family Ebenaceae
(Ebony)
Date March 16, 2024
Location Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 130 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/60 sec.
ISO 800
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Geum canadense
(White Avens)
6465
Photo Details
Common Name White Avens
Scientific Name Geum canadense
Family Rosaceae
(Rose)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/8 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Gonolobus suberosus var. granulatus
(Anglepod Milkweed Vine)
6389
Photo Details
Common Name Anglepod Milkweed Vine
Scientific Name Gonolobus suberosus var. granulatus
(Matelea gonocarpos)
Family Apocynaceae
(Dogbane)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 12800
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Hedeoma acinoides
(Slender False Pennyroyal)
4231
Photo Details
Common Name Slender False Pennyroyal, Slender Hedeoma
Scientific Name Hedeoma acinoides
Family Laminaceae
(Mint)
Date April 16, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/20 sec.
ISO 800
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Ilex vomitoria
(Yaupon Holly)
4290
Photo Details
Common Name Yaupon Holly
Scientific Name Ilex vomitoria
Family Aquifoliaceae
(Holly)
Date March 16, 2024
Location Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 90 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/40 sec.
ISO 400
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Lindheimera texana
(Texas Star)
4753
Photo Details
Common Name Texas Star, Texas Yellowstar
Scientific Name Lindheimera texana
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/80 sec.
ISO 800
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Matelea reticulata
(Green Milkweed Vine)
4769
Photo Details
Common Name Green Milkweed Vine, Pearl Milkweed Vine
Scientific Name Matelea reticulata
Family Apocynaceae
(Dogbane)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/25 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Melia azedarach
(Chinaberry Tree)
4377
Photo Details
Common Name Chinaberry Tree
Scientific Name Melia azedarach
Family Meliaceae
(Mahogany)
Date March 30, 2024
Location Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 200 mm f/4
Focal Length 200 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/125 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Nandina domestica
(Heavenly Bamboo)
6332
Photo Details
Common Name Heavenly Bamboo
Sacred Bamboo
Scientific Name Nandina domestica
Family Berberidaceae
(Barberry)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/10 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Parietaria pensylvanica
(Pennsylvania Pellitory)
6396
Photo Details
Common Name Pennsylvania Pellitory
Scientific Name Parietaria pensylvanica
Family Urticaceae
(Nettle)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 135 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/25 sec.
ISO 1600
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Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus
(Texas Dandelion)
4679
Photo Details
Common Name Texas Dandelion
Scientific Name Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus
(Pyrrhopappus multicaulis)
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/125 sec.
ISO 800
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Rivina humilis
(Pigeon-berry)
6429
Photo Details
Common Name Pigeon-berry
Rougeplant
Scientific Name Rivina humilis
Family Phytolaccaceae
(Pokeweed)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 11400
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NEW! Sanicula canadensis
(Canadian Black-snakeroot)
6463
Photo Details
Common Name Canadian Black-snakeroot
Canada Sanicle
Scientific Name Sanicula canadensis
Family Apiaceae
(Parsley)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/25 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Smilax bona-nox
(Saw Greenbrier)
4558
Photo Details
Common Name Saw Greenbrier, Catbrier
Scientific Name Smilax bona-nox
Family Smilacaceae
(Catbrier)
Date April 16, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 100 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/13 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Solanum ptychanthum
(West Indian Nightshade)
6443
Photo Details
Common Name West Indian Nightshade
Eastern Black Nightshade
Scientific Name Solanum ptychanthum
Family Solonaceae
(Nightshade)
Date May 10, 2024
Location Fort Parker State Park, Limestone County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/18
Speed 1/15 sec.
ISO 1600
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Sonchus asper
(Spiny Sow-thistle)
4623
Photo Details
Common Name Spiney Sow-thistle
Scientific Name Sonchus asper
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO 800
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Stachys crenata
(Mouse’s Ear)
4796
Photo Details
Common Name Mouse's Ear, Shade Betony
Scientific Name Stachys crenata
Family Lamiaceae
(Mint)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/60 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Toxicodendron pubescens
(Atlantic Poison Oak)
4434
Photo Details
Common Name Atlantic Poison Oak
Scientific Name Toxicodendron pubescens
(Rhus toxicodendron var. eximia)
Family Anacardiaceae
(Sumac)
Date April 16, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/4 sec.
ISO 1600
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Triodanis perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
(Clasping-leaf Venus Looking-glass)
4695
Photo Details
Common Name Clasping-leaf Venus Looking-glass
Scientific Name Triodanis perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
Family Campanulaceae
(Bellflower)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/80 sec.
ISO 800
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Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
(Hairy Wedelia)
4660
Photo Details
Common Name Hairy Wedelia, Zexmenia
Scientific Name Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
(Zexmenia hispida, Wedelia hispida)
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 17, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/30 sec.
ISO 800
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Zephyranthes chlorosolen
(Evening Rain-lily)
4511
Photo Details
Common Name Eveing Rain-lily
Scientific Name Zephyranthes chlorosolen
(Cooperia drummondii)
Family Amaryllidaceae
(Amaryllis)
Date April 16, 2024
Location Lockhart State Park, Caldwell County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 110 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/20 sec.
ISO 800
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Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County

© Tom Lebsack 2024