Desert Wildflowers Texas
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Wildflower Field Guide
Wildflower and Plant Descriptions with Photos
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Feb 11, 2013 Texas Parks and Wildlife reports: Bluebonnets are popping near Big Bend Ranch State Park in west Texas, just in time for the Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest Feb 14-16.
Feb 3, 2013 Ann reports: Taken January 29th at Hot Springs area in Big Bend National Park.
Jan 24, 2013 DUSA reports: The area around Big Bend National Park has been getting rain and snow, could be good for wildflowers this year.
Oct 12, 2012 DUSA reports: Guadalupe River State Park - watch for Wood-Sorrel blooming throughout the park!
Oct 3, 2012 DUSA reports: Rain storms are poping up in the Big Bend National Park area.
Sept 18, 2012 Texas Parks & Wildlife reports: Have you ever heard of the Fifth Season? It's one of the Big Bend region's best-kept secrets. In late summer, gentle rains coming up from Mexico blanket the desert in green and many varieties of plants and wildflowers seem to explode in color overnight. The pleasant temperatures and lack of crowds make it the ideal time to visit Big Bend Ranch State Park.
June 1 2012 Julie reports: Wildflowers Highway 71 west of Llano, TX.
When will the desert wildflowers bloom? We start our report in January, plan your visit to coincide with the peak of the bloom - keep up to date with DesertUSA's Wildflower Reports. Be sure to bookmark this page for weekly updates.
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Photos tips: Most digital point-and-shoot cameras have a macro function - usually symbolized by the icon of a little flower. When you turn on that function, you allow your camera to get closer to the subject, looking into a flower for example. Or getting up close and personal with a bug. More on desert photography.
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