Even with the lack of good consistent rains here on the Llano Estacado, the few drops to grace the land give rise to familiar friends. Their beauty is unmatched. All I can think about is how these wildflowers carpeted this land before the plows came. Their seeds remain. They show us that no matter what…
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Do You See a Flower?
Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Upon first glance you think this is a weed. No pretty petals swaying in the wind. Just a ball of green. If you look closely, the flowers are there. Each one makes the ball. Unfortunately, no it does…
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“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” – Sigmund Freud This plant is exciting to find growing on the Llano Estacado. It grows even with the lack of rains of the previous or current year. Due it being low growing, it is often hidden amongst other wildflowers that stand much…
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The Moment
During a recent field check, I came across an unusual sight. Dock was growing abundantly alongside Mormon tea. Typically, these two plants do not thrive in the same environment; one prefers wet soils, while the other thrives in drier conditions. The presence of dock is a clear indicator of an area that retains water and…
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Forgotten Winds 