tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post2069003255968082619..comments2024-03-24T00:09:55.586-05:00Comments on The Field Lab: nature tour...John Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783305402239706779noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-26913404401173203492010-03-26T20:41:58.606-05:002010-03-26T20:41:58.606-05:00Saw you tonight featured on Texas County Reporter,...Saw you tonight featured on Texas County Reporter, RFD/TV. Anxious to follow your blog site.ladybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166593503869562588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-36148891830345650892010-03-20T19:56:47.554-05:002010-03-20T19:56:47.554-05:00First Comment, longtime observer, love the photos ...First Comment, longtime observer, love the photos John. Crazy how we all secretly hope ther will be a picture of Benita each day, but if its a pic of other range cows were still pretty happy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00228273042308430962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-88719531370766489102010-03-20T07:31:40.715-05:002010-03-20T07:31:40.715-05:00Thanks for the links and other helpful information...Thanks for the links and other helpful information. I guess one of my favorites you posted lately is the Cryptantha Crassipes blooming. That is a new one for me and I shared it with everyone. Thank you.gumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506286410581876533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-65609906011870569062010-03-20T07:27:02.017-05:002010-03-20T07:27:02.017-05:00Hi,
The bottom right photo, nice photo by the way,...Hi,<br />The bottom right photo, nice photo by the way, is of Algerita, it produces a nice berry that used to make a jam of sorts, as I have been told. It is also sort of rare.<br /><br />A good source for looking up Big Bend stuff is over at the Univ. of El Paso Desert Museum, their Desert Garden site:<br />http://admin.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=60234<br /><br />Picture and explaination of you pic at:<br />http://museum2.utep.edu/chih/gardens/plants/berbhaem.htm<br /> * Common English Names: Algerita, Red Barberry, Red Oregon-grape, Red Holly-grape, Red Mahonia, Mexican Barberry<br /> * Common Spanish Names: Algerita<br /> * Scientific Name: Berberis haematocarpa (BER-ber-iss hee-mat-toe-CAR-pus) (also known as Mahonia haematocarpa)<br /> * Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)<br /> * Geographic Range: Arizona, New Mexico, Trans-Pecos Texas, south into Sonora and Chihuahua, Mexico.<br /> * Plant Form: Evergreen shrub to 6' H X 6' W.<br /> * Remarks: Stiff, erect branches carry leathery, gray-green to bluish-green, holly-like foliage consisting of five leaflets with stiff marginal spines. Small clusters of fragrant yellow flowers appear in spring followed by juicy, tart, edible blood-red berries in mid-summer. Good wildlife plant. Low to moderate water, full sun to light partial shade, any well draining soil, very cold hardy.Admin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05089015646510480953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-56890632479525733462010-03-19T21:35:59.107-05:002010-03-19T21:35:59.107-05:00That is one fabulous back yard.That is one fabulous back yard.jandeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257033210958309017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-17868786326263194882010-03-19T21:31:32.123-05:002010-03-19T21:31:32.123-05:00I sure enjoy the way you observe nature. Beautiful...I sure enjoy the way you observe nature. Beautiful floral pictures today and of recent. Thank you.gumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506286410581876533noreply@blogger.com