Plants

Illustration of Texas Persimmon branch with green leaves and black, tomato shaped fruits about an inch across
August/September 2013 Issue

Native Texas Fruits Make a Tasty Harvest for Pies, Jellies

Use Texas’ bounty of native fruits for something good to eat and a connection to the outdoors.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
red Chile peppers on a bush
November 2011 Issue

Texas' Native Pepper Is a Tiny Terror

Fiery chile pequín is loved by birds and is the state’s only native pepper.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
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