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Library & Archive

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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Spring Wildflowers of West Virginia
by: Core, E. L.
Notes: From Amazon.com Originally published in 1948, this is the seminal text on nearly 250 species of sping wild flowers found in West Virginia. Common or English names and scientific or Latin names are gi...
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Gardener's Guide to California Wildflowers
by: Connelly, K.
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Edible Indoor Garden: A Complete Guide to Growing over 60 Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs Indoors
by: Hardigree, P. A.
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Wild Orchids of Texas
by: Liggio, J. & A.O. Liggio
Notes: From the East Texas swamps and forests to the Edwards Plateau canyons and the Trans-Pecos mountains, Texas hosts a surprising number of native orchids. Their exquisite beauty endears them to everyone ...
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Gardening with Native Wild flowers
by: Jones, S.B.; L.E. Foote
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Wildflowers of Texas
by: Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
Notes: Field guide to 482 wildflower species across Texas' nine vegetation zones. The flowers are arranged by color for easy identification, with family and common name descriptions geared for the layperson....
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