America’s Next Top Model
The future of native grasslands — and water — depends on emulating the past
Monarch vs. Queen
A few tips for discerning between the look-alike caterpillars and adults of monarchs and queens
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2018 | Volume 35, No. 1
Home, Regrown
Houston’s natural areas post–Hurricane Harvey
Hello, My Name Is Monarda
A cordial introduction to a noteworthy native plant
Befuddling Fruits
Drupes, achenes, nuts and follicles — what the heck’s the difference?
Free Swim
Endangered species of the Comal get a habitat makeover
Botanizing on the Banks
Spring fieldwork along the Texas border
A String of Pearls
Little pieces of urban monarch habitat add up to a lot
Pull It or Plant It: Horseherb
A friendly (but opinionated) debate
Nature Redux
It’s never too late to become a Junior Ranger
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