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LindaTX8 said:Edible and Useful Plants of Texas and the Southwest by Delena Tull
I like this, because growing edible plants is really a good thing. The more you can use or eat the plants the better. Still, I am not inclined towards crafts much. It has recipes and instructions and also warnings on the plants that are toxic or give you rashes. I grow pokeweed for the wildlife...haven't yet used it as a dye or cooked it up yet. ButI want to grow Tomatillos and try the Enchilada Calabacitas recipe! Teas are my favorite thing...did you know that Yaupon Holly can be used for a tea?
Grasses of the Texas Hill Country by Brian and Shirley Loflin
Absolutely the hardest kind of plants to ID are the grasses. I'll have to admit I'm still kind of limited there. Even some on my own property I still haven't figured out. But some are pretty easy. It has both native and introduced grasses, with photos and info. Kind of disturbing how many kinds of nonnative grasses are growing in Texas.
Trees, Shrubs and Vines of the Texas Hill Country by Jan Wrede
I know this lady and this is a more extended version of her first book, which I believe was called Texans Love Their Land. Beautiful photos and really good info on Hill Counry plants. Includes some invasive exotics and offers native alternatives to them.

Re: Edible and Useful Plants of Texas and the Southwest A Practical Guide by Delena Tull

@LindaTX8
I found this one on Amazon- the price is high for used. I'm not allowed to post links yet or I would put it here. Is it worth that price -over $20 -for used?

Also on Amazon:

Edible and Useful Plants of the Southwest: Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona by Delena Tull-

Do you have it as well? The one star review regarding an error concerns me. I'm trying to reign in my Amazon spending... If you find yourself with nothing to do, could you look on Amazon and compare the general amount of recipes with the book you have? I've been wanting a book on texas edibles. I only have one small pocket guide.


I have Trees, Shrubs and Vines of the Texas Hill Country by Jan Wrede, also. Fantastic book. Great pics. I live out in the hills, so I find it really useful.