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Helps identify unwanted weed and brush species. Gives information about the most common toxic plants. Introduces you to the amazing variety of grasses in Texas. This database is a collection of rangeland plants that are considered a nuisance.

Brush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208)

This field guide will help landowners and rangeland managers identify the brush and weed species of greatest concern in their areas. It includes plant descriptions, identifying characteristics, range maps, and multiple color photos for 99 species. Whether the land is being managed for livestock, for wildlife, or for recreation, this handbook will enable readers to identify problem species. 216 pp.

By: Charles R. Hart, Barron S. Rector, C. Wayne Hanselka, Robert K. Lyons, Allan McGinty

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Toxic Plants of Texas (B-6105)

This field guide describes and illustrates the 106 most common potentially toxic plants in Texas. Included are clinical signs in cattle, horses, sheep and/or goats; toxic agents; suggested treatments for poisoned animals; and management strategies for plant infestations. A field key cross-references animal symptoms with plant species. Also included is an overview of integrated toxic plant management. (256 pp., 334 photos, 107 maps, 1 glossary, 1 index)

By: Charles R. Hart, Tom Garland, Catherine Barr, Bruce B. Carpenter, John C. Reagor

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01 - Pineywoods
02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes
03 - Post Oak Savannah
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Our website has information on 297 rangeland plants.
We provide scientifically-based information on
plants commonly found on Texas rangelands.

Chinese Tallow Tree

Chinese tallow was introduced from Asia and is planted widely as an ornamental. Birds disperse the seeds, and it has escaped in the southeastern part of Texas, where it can be a significant invading woody species.

Cholla

Cholla is a large, upright cactus and is often called “walking stick cactus”. The flowers are yellow to pink. Cholla is distributed from Texas northward to Oklahoma and Kansas and westward to New Mexico.

Mountain Pink

There are two main species of Mountain Pink that are found in Texas. The plant is suspected to be poisonous to cattle, sheep and goats. Good grazing management practices that improve range condition can help reduce consumption of the plant.

Blackberry, Dewberry

Blackberries are native perennials that are sometimes referred to as dewberry. The plant can reproduce by seed and from roots as well as by daughter plants when the end of a stem reaches the soil. It flowers in late spring and at the beginning of the summer.

Learn about rangeland management from the great indoors.

Each webinar will cover different topics of rangeland management. CEUs for pesticide applicators are also available. Visit http://naturalresourcewebinars.org for more details.

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