Texas Wildbuds

Spring 2025
Caddo Lake

For some time I had been wanting to go to Caddo Lake, which is in the far northeast corner of Texas bordering Louisiana. I figured there would be a lot of plants that are not found elsewhere in the state, especially in the parts I had frequented before. That turned out to be very true as I found 16 species that I hadn’t seen before, along with many familiar ones.

Returning to Austin, I stopped for the night at Huntsville State Park north of Houston and found a few flowers, including one new one for this site.

Check back over the next few weeks to see the updates to the page with more new species.

For more information about this unique place in Texas, click here.

Please contact me if you have any comments or corrections to my IDs. Thank you.

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Aesculus pavia var. pavia
(Red Buckeye)
0406
Photo Details
Common Name Red Buck-eye
Scientific Name Aesculus pavia var. pavia
Family Sapindaceae
(Soapberry)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/18
Speed 1/80 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Antennaria parlinii ssp. fallax
(Parlin’s Pussytoes)
0558
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Common Name Parlin's Pussytoes, Deceitful Pussytoes
Scientific Name Antennaria parlinii ssp. fallax
(Antennaria fallax)
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/40 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Asimina triloba
(Pawpaw)
0432
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Common Name Pawpaw
Scientific Name Asimina triloba
Family Annonaceae
(Custard-apple)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/60 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Astragalus distortus var. engelmannii
(Arkansas Milkvetch)
0622
Photo Details
Common Name Arkansas Milkvetch
Scientific Name Astragalus distortus var.engelmannii
Family Fabaceae
(Pea)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Pine Ridge Loop Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 170 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Chionanthus virginicus
(White Fringetree)
0965
Photo Details
Common Name White Fringetree
Scientific Name Chionanthus virginicus
Family Oleaceae
(Olive)
Date April 3, 2025
Location Near Cabin Area, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 135 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/320 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Claytonia virginica
(Virginia Springbeauty)
0880
Photo Details
Common Name Virginia Springbeauty, Springbeauty
Scientific Name Claytonia virginica
Family Montiaceae
(Wire-lettuce)
Date April 2, 2025
Location Caddo Lake National Wildlife Preserve, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/25 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Cornus florida
(Flowering Dogwood)
3342
Photo Details
Common Name Flowering Dogwood
Scientific Name Cornus florida
Family Cornaceae
(Dogwood)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Loop Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens 6.86 mm f/1.78
Focal Length 24 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Aperture f/1.8
Speed 1/850 sec.
ISO 80
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Cirsium horridulum
(Bristle Thistle)
0814
Photo Details
Common Name Bristle Thistle, Yellow Thistle
Scientific Name Cirsium horridulum
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 2, 2025
Location Caddo Lake National Wildlife Preserve, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 70 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/400 sec.
ISO 1600
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Coreopsis lanceolata
(Lance-leaf Tickseed)
0785
Photo Details
Common Name Lance-leaf Tickseed, Lance Coreopsis
Scientific Name Coreopsis lanceolata
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 2, 2025
Location Caddo Lake National Wildlife Preserve, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 105 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/160 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Dioscorea villosa
(Wild Yam)
0676
Photo Details
Common Name Wild Yam
Scientific Name Dioscorea villosa
Family Dioscoraceae
(Yam)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Pine Ridge Loop Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO 800
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Erigeron philadelphicus
(Philadelphia Fleabane)
0853
Photo Details
Common Name Phildelphia Fleabane
Scientific Name Erigeron philadelphicus
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 2, 2025
Location Caddo Lake National Wildlife Preserve, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/800 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Erigeron pulchellus
(Hairy Fleabane)
0746
Photo Details
Common Name Hairy Fleabane, Robin's Plantain
Scientific Name Erigeron pulchellus
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Pine Ridge Loop Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/160 sec.
ISO 1600
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Galium aparine
(Stickywilly)
0363
Photo Details
Common Name Stickywilly, Catchweed Bedstraw, Cleavers
Scientific Name Galium aparaine
Family Rubiaceae
(Madder)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/60 sec.
ISO 1600
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Geranium carolinianum
(Carolina Geranium)
0875
Photo Details
Common Name Carolina Geranium, Carolina Crane's-bill
Scientific Name Geranium carolinianum
Family Geraniaceae
(Geranium)
Date April 2, 2025
Location Caddo Lake National Wildlife Preserve, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/11
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Glandularia canadensis
(Rose Mock Vervain)
1013
Photo Details
Common Name Rose Mock Vervain, Rose Verbena
Scientific Name Glandularia canadensis
(Verbena canadensis)
Family Verbenaceae
(Verbena)
Date April 3, 2025
Location Chinquapin Trail, Huntsville State Park, Walker County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 70 mm
Aperture f/22
Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO 3200
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NEW! Myosotis macrosperma
(Large-seed Forget-me-not)
0349
Photo Details
Common Name Large-seed Forget-me-not
Scientific Name Myosotis macrosperma
Family Boraginaceae
(Forget-me-not)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Packera glabella
(Butterweed)
0925
Photo Details
Common Name Butterweed, Cress-leaf Groundsel
Scientific Name Packera glabella
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 2, 2025
Location Near Boat Dock, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 95 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/80 sec.
ISO 1600
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Packera obovata
(Golden Groundsel)
0316
Photo Details
Common Name Golden Groundsel, Roundleaf Ragwort
Scientific Name Packera obovata
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/40 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Podophyllum peltatum
(May Apple)
0381
Photo Details
Common Name May Apple
Scientific Name Podophyllum peltatum
Family Berberidaceae
(Barberry)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/40 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Rubus argutus
(Saw-tooth Blackberry)
0290
Photo Details
Common Name Saw-tooth Blackberry, High-bush Blackberry
Scientific Name Rubus argutus
(Rubus louisianus)
Family Rosaceae
(Rose)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/80 sec.
ISO 800
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Salvia lyrata
(Lyre-leaf Sage)
0453
Photo Details
Common Name Lyre-leaf Salvia
Scientific Name Salvia lyrata
Family Lamiaceae
(Mint)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 70 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/50 sec.
ISO 1600
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Senecio ampullaceus
(Texas Ragwort)
1045
Photo Details
Common Name Texas Ragwort, Texas Groundsel
Scientific Name Senecio ampullacea
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 3, 2025
Location Chinquapin Trail, Huntsville State Park, Walker County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/18
Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO 800
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Tradescantia hirsutiflora
(Hairy-flower Spiderwort)
0644
Photo Details
Common Name Hairy-flower Spiderwort
Scientific Name Tradescantia hirsutiflora
Family Commelinaceae
(Spiderwort)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Pine Ridge Loop Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 70 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/60 sec.
ISO 800
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Valerianella radiata
(Beaked Cornsalad)
0338
Photo Details
Common Name Beaked Cornsalad
Scientific Name Valerianella radiata
Family Valerinaceae
(Valerian)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/200 sec.
ISO 8000
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NEW! Viburnum nudum
(Possumhaw)
0987
Photo Details
Common Name Possumhaw
Scientific Name Viburnum nudum
Family Adoxaceae
(Moschatel)
Date April 3, 2025
Location Near Cabin Area, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 110 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/125 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Vicia caroliniana
(Carolina Vetch)
0506
Photo Details
Common Name Carolina Vetch, Wood Vetch
Scientific Name Vicia caroliniana
Family Fabaceae
(Pea)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/80 sec.
ISO 800
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NEW! Viola palmata
(Triple-lobe Violet)
0475
Photo Details
Common Name Triple-lobe Violet, Early Blue Violet
Scientific Name Viola palmata
Family Violaceae
(Violet)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/60 sec.
ISO 1600
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NEW! Viola sororia
(Hooded Blue Violet)
0918
Photo Details
Common Name Hooded Blue Violet, Common Blue Violet
Scientific Name Viola sororia
Family Violaceae
(Violet)
Date April 2, 2025
Location Armadillo Run Camping Area, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/16
Speed 1/30 sec.
ISO 1600
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Youngia japonica
(Oriental False Hawksbeard)
0605
Photo Details
Common Name Oriental False Hawksbeard
Scientific Name Youngia japonica
Family Asteraceae
(Sunflower)
Date April 1, 2025
Location Caddo Forest Trail, Caddo Lake State Park, Harrison County
Camera Nikon D810
Lens 70-180 mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal Length 180 mm
Aperture f/14
Speed 1/25 sec.
ISO 800
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Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County

© Tom Lebsack 2025

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