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Plants of Austin, Texas

The plants most often spotted near Austin, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

179,564
recent observations
50
species listed
50
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Naturalists have logged 179,564 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Austin. The most frequently seen is the Texas Bluebonnet, with 6,232 recorded sightings.

Most-observed plants near Austin

Texas Bluebonnet
Lupinus texensis
6,232 observations
Silverleaf Nightshade
Solanum elaeagnifolium
6,085 observations · iNaturalist
Agarita
Berberis trifoliolata
5,875 observations · iNaturalist
Ashe Juniper
Juniperus ashei
5,763 observations · iNaturalist
Straggler Daisy
Calyptocarpus vialis
5,415 observations · iNaturalist
Firewheel
Gaillardia pulchella
5,408 observations
Pinkladies
Oenothera speciosa
5,038 observations
Tree Privet
Ligustrum lucidum
4,990 observations · iNaturalist
Turk's Cap
Malvaviscus arboreus
4,715 observations · iNaturalist
Dakota Mock Vervain
Glandularia bipinnatifida
4,472 observations · iNaturalist
Texas Persimmon
Diospyros texana
4,458 observations · iNaturalist
Antelopehorn Milkweed
Asclepias asperula
4,405 observations · iNaturalist
Upright Prairie Coneflower
Ratibida columnifera
4,270 observations
Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica
4,242 observations · iNaturalist
Frostweed
Verbesina virginica
4,001 observations
Lemon Beebalm
Monarda citriodora
3,912 observations
Chinaberry
Melia azedarach
3,905 observations · iNaturalist
Common Hedge Parsley
Torilis arvensis
3,882 observations · iNaturalist
Texas Mountain Laurel
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
3,877 observations · iNaturalist
Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
3,803 observations
Eastern Poison Ivy
Toxicodendron radicans
3,714 observations
Saw Greenbrier
Smilax bona-nox
3,570 observations · iNaturalist
Ballmoss
Tillandsia recurvata
3,534 observations · iNaturalist
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
3,421 observations
Twisted-leaf Yucca
Yucca rupicola
3,414 observations · iNaturalist
Drummond's Rain Lily
Zephyranthes drummondii
3,377 observations · iNaturalist
Cedar Elm
Ulmus crassifolia
3,295 observations · iNaturalist
American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
3,291 observations
Honey Mesquite
Neltuma glandulosa
3,280 observations · iNaturalist
Tievine
Ipomoea cordatotriloba
3,239 observations · iNaturalist
Giant Ragweed
Ambrosia trifida
3,221 observations
Pearl Milkweed
Matelea reticulata
2,831 observations · iNaturalist
Mustang Grape
Vitis mustangensis
2,829 observations · iNaturalist
Stiff Greenthread
Thelesperma filifolium
2,656 observations · iNaturalist
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
2,651 observations · iNaturalist
River Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
2,651 observations
Mexican Buckeye
Ungnadia speciosa
2,610 observations · iNaturalist
Possumhaw
Ilex decidua
2,578 observations · iNaturalist
Carolina Snailseed
Nephroia carolina
2,575 observations · iNaturalist
Engelmann Daisy
Engelmannia peristenia
2,551 observations · iNaturalist
Common Hoptree
Ptelea trifoliata
2,453 observations
Zizotes Milkweed
Asclepias oenotheroides
2,440 observations · iNaturalist
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
2,433 observations
False Dayflower
Tinantia anomala
2,390 observations · iNaturalist
Tenpetal Anemone
Anemone berlandieri
2,378 observations · iNaturalist
Mealy Blue Sage
Salvia farinacea
2,328 observations
Blue Curls
Phacelia congesta
2,324 observations · iNaturalist
Texas Creeping-oxeye
Wedelia hispida
2,274 observations · iNaturalist
Texas Paintbrush
Castilleja indivisa
2,257 observations · iNaturalist
Christmas Cholla
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
2,251 observations · iNaturalist

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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