Common Rangeland Plants of West Central Texas

Well-managed ranch lands or rangeland in Texascapture the rain that permeates our soils, sustainscreeks and rivers, and replenishes aquifers, which, inturn, water our cities. The stewardship of the regionis the focus of this book-the largest contributingwatershed in the Colorado River Basin-viewedthrough the lens its plant communities.

This field guide and management reference to fourmillion acres of rangeland in the Concho Riverwatershed of west central Texas offers generaldescriptions of more than 200 plant species,including information about the plant’s growingperiod, growth form, livestock and wildlife value,and special management issues. Accompanyingphotographs give the reader an idea of not only whatthe plant looks like on the range but also whichidentifiable features, such as flowers, fruit, or leafshape, are most important to that particular plant.

The author has recruited several experts who coverthe use of fire and the management of deer, turkey,dove, and other wildlife in this region. A discussionof noxious, invasive, and toxic plants; historicalaccounts of the region; four useful appendixes; aglossary; and a plant list complete the impressivecontent of this comprehensive volume.