Photos / Sounds

What

Texas Peachbush (Prunus texana)

Observer

joeysantore

Date

April 2024

Place

Texas, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Plenty of seed available at the base of plants, the pericarp already apparently removed by rodents. Growing with Senecio riddellii, Monarda fruticulosa, and Schizacrium scoparium.

Photos / Sounds

What

Texas Peachbush (Prunus texana)

Observer

joeysantore

Date

April 2024

Place

Texas, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Leaving this observation location open bc I want people to be able to harvest seed and grow the hell out of this species. Seeds require a hot stratification. Sow in spring and they'll germinate in fall. Seed is basically mature April 10th. Plenty of already ripe fruits beneath the tree as they fall off, as well. Look out for diamondbacks. This planned off and looks like Colubrina texana but the lead texture on P. texana is warty, never smooth and veiny. Flowers and fruits are a giveaway too but they are not always present

Location : 27.263538,-98.376269

Photos / Sounds

What

Banded Rock Rattlesnake (Crotalus lepidus ssp. klauberi)

Observer

sarahtruebe

Date

April 2024

Photos / Sounds

What

Giant Chain Fern (Woodwardia fimbriata)

Observer

sarahtruebe

Date

April 14, 2024 10:49 AM MST

Photos / Sounds

What

Arizona Cypress (Hesperocyparis arizonica)

Observer

sarahtruebe

Date

April 14, 2024 12:35 PM MST