Plants

Illustration of Texas Persimmon branch with green leaves and black, tomato shaped fruits about an inch across
July 24, 2025

Wild Harvest: Native Texas Fruits

Use Texas’ bounty of native fruits for your next pie or jelly.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
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June 2024 Issue

This Collection of Plants Helps Scientists Understand how Texas has Changed Over Time

The plant collection resides at Big Bend Ranch State Park.

ball moss growing in the fork of two limbs.
December 2018 Issue

Ball Moss Lives in Trees but Doesn’t Harm Them

The flowering plant is often seen on dead branches.

Story by Eva Frederick
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