Texas
Wildbuds

Spring 2024
Coastal Bend

We took the opportunity in April to visit areas along the Coastal Bend of Texas, including Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and Goose Island State Park near Rockport. We also went inland about 70 miles to visit Lake Corpus Christi State Park.  Altogether, we found 19 new species to add to our collection.

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

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NEW! Borrichia frutscens
(Bushy Sea-oxeye)
5294
Photo Details
Common Name Bushy Sea-oxeye, Bushy Seaside Tansy
Scientific Name Borrichia frutescens
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/320 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Brazoria truncata var. truncata
(Rattlesnake Flower)
4928
Photo Details
Common Name Rattlesnake Flower
Scientific Name Brazoria truncata var. truncata
Family Lamiaceae
(Mint)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Calhoun County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/500 sec.
ISO 1600
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Cirsium horridulum
(Bristle Thistle)
5240
Photo Details
Common Name Bristle Thistle, Yellow Thistle
Scientific Name Cirsium horridulum
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 116 mm
Aperture f/13
Speed 1/640 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Conoclinium betonicifolium
(Betonyleaf Mistflower)
5253
Photo Details
Common Name Betonyleaf Mistflower
Scientific Name Conoclinium betonicifolium
(Eupatorium betonicifolium)
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/400 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Dalea emarginata
(Wedge-leaf Prairie clover)
5585
Photo Details
Common Name Wedge-leaf Prairie-clover
Scientific Name Dalea emarginata
Family Fabaceae
(Pea)
Date April 25, 2024
Location Catfish Cove Trail, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/50 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Dalea obovata
(Pussyfoot)
5060
Photo Details
Common Name Pussyfoot
Scientific Name Dalea obovata
(Petalostemum obovatum)
Family Fabaceae
(Pea)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 110 mm
Aperture f/13
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Eclipta prostrata
(False Daisy)
5676
Photo Details
Common Name False Daisy
Scientific Name Eclipta prostrata
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 25, 2024
Location Catfish Cove Trail, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/800 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Erythrina herbacea
(Coralbean)
5051
Photo Details
Common Name Coralbean, Eastern Coralbean, Redcardinal
Scientific Name Erythrina herbacea
Family Fabaceae
(Pea)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 150 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/160 sec.
ISO 5000
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Evolvulus alsinoides
(Slender Dwarf Morning-glory)
5610
Photo Details
Common Name Slender Dwarf Morning-glory
Scientific Name Evolvulus alsinoides
Family Convolvulaceae
(Morning-glory)
Date April 25, 2024
Location Catfish Cove Trail, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/18
Speed 1/30 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Heliotropium curassavicum
(Seaside Heliotrope)
5337
Photo Details
Common Name Seaside Heliotrope, Salt Heliotrope
Scientific Name Heliotropium curassavicum
Family Boraginaceae
(Forget-me-not)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas 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 800
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Heliotropium procumbens
(Four-spike Heliotrope)
5673
Photo Details
Common Name Four-spike Heliotrope
Scientific Name Heliotropium procumbens
(Euploca procumbens)
Family Boraginaceae
(Forget-me-not)
Date April 25, 2024
Location Catfish Cove Trail, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/500 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Hydrocotyle umbellata
(Umbrella Pennyroyal)
5016
Photo Details
Common Name Umbrella Pennyroyal, Manyflower Marshpennywort
Scientific Name Hydrocotyle umbellata
Family Araliaceae
(Ginseng)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas 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 1600
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Hymenoppapus scabiosaeus var. corymbosus
(Carolina Woollywhite)
4951
Photo Details
Common Name Carolina Woollywhite
Scientific Name Hymenopappus scabiosaeus var. corymbosus
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Calhoun County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/18
Speed 1/800 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Maurandella antirrhiniflora
(Climbing Snapdragon)
5433
Photo Details
Common Name Climbing Snapdragon, Snapdragon Vine, Roving Sailor
Scientific Name Maurandella antirrhiniflora (Maurandya antirrhiniflora)
Family Plantaginaceae
(Plantain)
Date April 24, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/13
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 2000
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NEW! Metastelma barbigerum
(Bearded Swallow-wort)
5641
Photo Details
Common Name Bearded Swallow-wort
Scientific Name Metatstelma barbigerum
(Cynanchum barbigerum)
Family Apocynaceae
(Dogbane)
Date April 25, 2024
Location Catfish Cove Trail, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio 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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Nama hispida
(Sand Bells)
5144
Photo Details
Common Name Sand Bells, Bristly Nama
Scientific Name Nama hispida
(Nama hispidum)
Family Boraginaceae
(Forget-me-not)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/13
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 1800
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Nicotiana repands
(Fiddleleaf Tobacco)
4859
Photo Details
Common Name Fiddleleaf Tobacco
Scientific Name Nicotiana repanda
Family Solanaceae
(Nightshade)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Calhoun 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 1600
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NEW! Phlox glabriflora ssp. littoralis
(Rio Grande Phlox)
4830
Photo Details
Common Name Rio Grande Phlox
Scientific Name Phlox glabriflora ssp. littoralis
(Phlox littoralis)
Family Polemoniaceae
(Phlox)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Calhoun 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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Oenothera curtiflora
(Velvetweed)
5457
Photo Details
Common Name Velvetweed, Velvet Butterfly-weed
Scientific Name Oenothera curtiflora
(Gaura parviflora)
Family Onagraceae
(Evening Primrose)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas 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 6400
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Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri
(Texas Prickly Pear)
5357
Photo Details
Common Name Texas Prickly Pear
Scientific Name Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri
(Opuntia lindheimeri)
Family Cactaceae
(Cactus)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 70 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/250 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Persea borbonia
(Redbay)
5027
Photo Details
Common Name Redbay
Scientific Name Persea borbonia
Family Lauraceae
(Laurel)
Date April 24, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 5600
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NEW Rhynchospora colorata
(White-top Sedge)
4972
Photo Details
Common Name White-top Sedge, Starrush Whitetop, Narrow-leaf Whitetop
Scientific Name Rhynchospora colorata
(Dichromena colorata)
Family Cyperaceae
(Sedge)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 150 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 1600
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Rudbeckia hirta
(Brown-eyed Susan)
5194
Photo Details
Common Name Brown-eyed Susan, Black-eyed Susan
Scientific Name Rudbeckia hirta
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas 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 1600
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Salvia ballotiflora
(Shrubby Blue Sage)
5620
Photo Details
Common Name Shrubby Blue Sage
Scientific Name Salvia ballotiflora
Family Lamiaceae
(Mint)
Date April 25, 2024
Location Catfish Cove Trail, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio 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 1600
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NEW! Samolus ebracteatus
(Limewater Brookweed)
4994
Photo Details
Common Name Limewater Brookweed, Bractless Brookweed
Scientific Name Samolus ebracteatus
Family Primulaceae
(Primrose)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas 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 2800
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NEW! Spiranthes vernalis
(Spring Lady’s Tresses)
4818
Photo Details
Common Name Spring Lady's Tresses
Scientific Name Spiranthes vernalis
Family Orchidaceae
(Orchid)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 100 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/10 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Stemodia lanata
(Gray Woolly Twintip)
5076
Photo Details
Common Name Gray Woolly Twintip
Woolly Stemodia
Scientific Name Stemodia lanata
Family Plantaginaceae
(Plantain)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Stillingia sylvatica
(Queen’s Delight)
4902
Photo Details
Common Name Queen's Delight
Scientific Name Stillingia sylvatica
Family Euphorbiaceae
(Spurge)
Date April 22, 2024
Location Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Calhoun County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 100 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/640 sec.
ISO 1600
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Tephrosia lindheimeri
(Lindheimer’s Hoary Pea)
5525
Photo Details
Common Name Lindheimer's Hoary Pea
Scientific Name Tephrosia lindheimeri
Family Fabaceae
(Pea)
Date April 25, 2024
Location Catfish Cove Trail, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio 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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Tradescantia hirsutiflora
(Hairy-flower Spiderwort)
5179
Photo Details
Common Name Hairy-flower Spiderwort
Scientific Name Tradescantia hirsutiflora
Family Commelinaceae
(Spiderwort)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 2200
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Teucrium cubense
(Small Coastal Germander)
5415
Photo Details
Common Name Small Coastal Germander
Scientific Name Teucrium cubense
Family Lamiaceae
(Mint)
Date April 24, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas 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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NEW! Zornia bracteata
(Viperina)
5136
Photo Details
Common Name Viperina
Scientific Name Zornia bracteata
Family Fabaceae
(Pea)
Date April 23, 2024
Location Goose Island State Park, Aransas County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens Nikon-Micro 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 2000
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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