Still, the large, evergreen shrubs known for their striking dark green foliage and fragrant purple blooms, are a very popular ornamental tree in Texas and ... beloved native trees in our state ...

During this week’s beachcombing survey along the Texas coast, I encountered something rare and exciting: hundreds of red mangrove seeds scattered across the shoreline. These long, torpedo-shaped seeds ...

No, those trees aren’t on fire. Despite protests, the least popular tree in Texas seems to be sticking around for now. And though they may be trouble for Texan allergy-sufferers, the amount of ...

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Editor's Note: Senate Bill 1868 no longer contains the list of plants described below. These plants, including mountain laurel, were struck from the legislation prior to Senate Bill 1868 being ...