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Native Plant Society of Texas

Dallas Chapter

NPSOT Awards Time is Nearing

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Each year the Native Plant Society of Texas recognizes the achievement of individuals whose work enriches our understanding or appreciation of Texas native plants. Awards may be presented for acts of conservation and public service, excellence in writing, horticultural achievement, lifetime achievement, and service to the Society.

The Awards Committee, chaired by Cecil Carter, will announce its choices for the 2016 awards at the quarterly state board meeting in July. Although the committee is responsible for choosing the winners, it gives strong consideration to nominations from the public.

If you would like to nominate someone, please provide the award nominee’s name, contact information, and the name of the award, along with the reason you think they deserve the award. Send this information to ccarter@mscok.edu. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 30.

  • Carroll Abbott Memorial Award for writings in the popular vein on Texas native plants.
  • Donovan Stewart Correll Memorial Award for scientific writing in the field of the native flora of Texas.
  • Nancy Benedict Memorial Award for an act of conservation/public service in the field of Texas native plants.This is neither a “joiner” nor a “lifetime of service” award – it is for a specific act or acts.
  • Charles Leonard Weddle Memorial Award for lifetime achievement in the field of Texas native plants.
  • Lynn Lowrey Memorial Award for horticultural achievement in the field of Texas native plants.
  • Native Star Award given to an organization or agency for a specific act of conservation or public service.
  • Digital Media Award recognizes outstanding digital publications featuring Texas native plants.

You can find more information about the awards here, including a list of all previous recipients. The awards are generally presented during a banquet at the Annual Symposium which will be held this year in Glen Rose.

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About the Region

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This low-elevations region of Texas extends inland from the barrier islands, about 60 or so miles, and stretches from Brownsville to Louisiana. In total, it covers about 9.5 million acres, with a high point of 150 feet in elevation. More than 1000 species of plants can be found in this region. On the southern end, species more common in Mexico (such as Sabal mexicana) and Central America occur.

The barrier islands provide us with dune systems, and clay flats to the inland side, which have species found in these areas alone. Many plants here, such as Ipomoea pes-caprae (beach morning glory), can be found throughout tropical regions of the globe. I’ve encountered the same species on the beaches of Guam.

Once inland, vast marshes and wet prairies occur. Occasionally, oak (Quercus fusiformis) groves can be found. Common grasses include species of Bothriochloa, Paspalum, and Sporobolus; eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides); and switchgrass (Panicum species). Many rivers and creeks cut through the Gulf Prairies, and along these riparian areas various species of trees, Sabal minor, and other plants adapted to clay soils can be found. Due to overgrazing, farming, and fire suppression, woody species such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and huisache (Acacia farnesiana), and invasive species such as chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum) have increased and displaced our native flora.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason