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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Library & Archive assembles and disseminates information that will encourage the cultivation, conservation, and preservation of wildflowers and other native flora throughout North America.

Our collection of over 1600 volumes is searchable through the University of Texas Library Catalog and available by appointment.

In addition, the Library & Archive maintains a National Native Plant Bibliography. This Bibliography was compiled to make it easier to find floras, field guides, and other native plant publications appropriate for your area. Use the search bar below to locate a specific reference.

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Secrets to Great Soil
by: Stell, Elizabeth
Notes: In-depth but readable description of soil. How it's made and how to make it better. Excellent instructions on composting. Includes lots of illustrations and informative tables.
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Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Texas
by: Turner, B. L.; H. Nichols; G. Denny; O. Doron
Notes: From Amazon: The Atlas (volume 1: dicots; volume 2: Ferns, Gymnosperms, Monocots) provides distributional information for about 6000 taxa of vascular plants native and naturalized in the state of Tex...
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Trees of the Southeastern United States
by: Duncan, W. H. & M. B. Duncan
Notes: Field guide includes every native plus introduced species from Coastal Plains to high elevations. Organized alphabetically by family, line drawings and color photos. 312 pages. Paperback.
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Common Texas Grasses: An Illustrated Guide
by: Gould, F. W.
Notes: Easily readable descriptions of 150 species, distribution, growing conditions, uses and importance. 256 pages. Paperback.
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Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region
by: Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Notes: The second edition of this gardening classic by Sally & Andy Wasowski is an affordable, large-format paperback. Everything you need to know to transform your thirsty lawn into an attractive, economic,...
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How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest: Revised and Updated Edition
by: Nokes, J.
Notes: Since its first publication in 1986, How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest has set the standard for both home and professional gardeners. Written when the native plant movement was just...
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