Common Trees - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBFeb 24, 2015 · Common Trees. Rose-fruited juniper, Juniperus erythrocarpa, is a shrubby juniper, 12–15 feet high with spreading, ascending branches that form an irregular crown. Alligator juniper, Juniperus deppeana, is easily identified by its checkered or scaly bark resembling the plates of an alligator's skin.
Plants - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
WEBSep 21, 2020 · Over 1200 species of plants are found within Big Bend National Park--an astonishing diversity considering the hot, dry desert climate and the rugged landscape. But the sheer ruggedness of that landscape creates a variety of habitats for plants.
Big Bend National Park - Wikipedia
WEBBig Bend's primary attraction is its hiking and backpacking trails. Particularly notable among these are the Chimneys Trail, which visits a rock formation in the desert; the Marufo Vega trail, a loop trail that passes through scenic canyons on the way to and from the Rio Grande; the South Rim trail which circles the high mountains of the Chisos ...
Vegetation Inventory and Map for Big Bend National Park
WEBJan 23, 2020 · The park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion and has a rugged topography consisting of the Chisos, Deadhorse, and Mariscal Mountains, many foothills, badlands, mesas, river canyons, and desert plains dissected by a network of washes, arroyos and drainages.
Plants - Visit Big Bend
WEBthe Chisos Mountains, Arizona Pine, Quaking Aspen, and Douglas-Fir trees whisper of a time long ago when the Big Bend received more rainfall. Big Bend vegetation may generally be divided into five types: 1. Chihuahuan Desert Scrub – Shrubs and semi-succulent plants, such as Lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla), Sotol (Dasylirion leiophyllum), and ...
Plant Trails Landing Page - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National …
WEBSep 21, 2020 · As you start to climb, you'll pass through huisache trees and tree tobacco that give way to open, desert vegetation. Watch for low-growing dog cholla, spindly stalks of ocotillo, and the stiff rosettes of Texas false agave.
Natural History - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBNov 16, 2023 · The park boasts more types of birds, bats, butterflies, ants, scorpions, and cacti than any other national park in the United States. From 500-million year old rocks at Persimmon Gap to modern-day windblown sand dunes at Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend preserves tremendous geological diversity.
A Guide to Big Bend National Park, Texas - National Geographic
WEBNov 5, 2009 · Established: June 12, 1944. Size: 801,163 acres. Chihuahuan Desert vegetation—bunchgrasses, creosote bushes, cactuses, lechuguillas, yuccas, sotols, and more—covers most of the...
Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas | About | Nature - PBS
WEBRoam the Wild West frontier land of the Rio Grande’s Big Bend alongside its iconic animals, including black bears, rattlesnakes and scorpions.
Tree Equity in the Big Bend — Big Bend Conservation Alliance
WEBOct 31, 2021 · Trees make for a healthier environment—one that absorbs pollution and lowers temperatures. Tree Equity in the Big Bend takes the concept of Tree Equity—an area having enough trees so that everyone can experience the health, climate and economic benefits—and applies it to the rural towns of Far West Texas.