 Masses of red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) near their sand mound in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Entrance hole of a large sand mound of red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) crowding near their mound in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Entrance hole of a mound of red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Crowds of red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Entrance hole of a large sand mound of red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 24, 2009
 Entrance hole of a large mound of red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 9, 2009
 Harvester ants carrying plant seeds on a sandy trail in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019
 Nest of red harvester ants in sand in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 16, 2020
 Rosette of leaves of white prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora) on sand mound of harvester ants on Lake Somerville Trailway in area of Newman Bottom near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 2, 2021
 Winter rosette of leaves of white prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora) on sand mound of harvester ants on Lake Somerville Trailway in area of Newman Bottom near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, February 2, 2021
 Harvester ants with plant seeds on a sandy trail in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019
 Prairie threeawn grass (Aristida oligantha)(?) on sand of ant mound in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, September 3, 2020
 Masses of yellow stonecrop (Sedum nuttallianum) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 20, 2024
 Masses of yellow stonecrop (Sedum nuttallianum) in bloom in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 20, 2024
 Sand burrow of harvester ants on a road in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020
 Blooming sand phlox near harvester ants burrows on Lake Somerville Trailway near Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, November 21, 2020
 Texas leaf cutting ants (Atta texana) carrying sand bits on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, November 5, 2020
 Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 20, 2024
 Flower of skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 20, 2024
 Mound of fire ants on Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2008
 Mound of fire ants near Post Oak Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2008
 Masses of bluebonnet (Lupinus) flowers on roadside in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 13, 2020
 Field of wildflowers near Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Sand mound with a plant of Haloxylon salicornicum (Hammada elegance) in Maszhabiya (Al Mashabiya) Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, April 1, 2016
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) with a mound of fire ants in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, April 15, 2023
 Spring wildflowers in a field in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Flowers of bluebonnet and paintbrush near Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Skullcap (Scutellaria wrightii) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Field of bluebonnet and paintbrush near Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Blue and red flowers of bluebonnet and paintbrush in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Babyslippers (Hybanthus verticillatus) with fruits in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Flowers of babyslippers (Hybanthus verticillatus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Blue flowers of skullcap (Scutellaria wrightii) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Green fruits of babyslippers (Hybanthus verticillatus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2021
 Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 16, 2020
 Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 16, 2010
 Burrow of harvester ants on a sandy trail in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019
 Flower of Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Flowers of Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Basal leaves of some young plant in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, February 7, 2024
 Shoots of a plant of pea family, maybe medicago, in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, February 7, 2024
 Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, August 9, 2008
 Blooming Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 9, 2009
 Blue flower of Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 9, 2009
 Plant of bluebonnet (Lupinus) on sandy soil in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 2, 2020
 Back-lit flower of Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Close up of a flower of Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) flowers in Old Baylor Park, with coreopsis in background. Independence, Texas, May 10, 2008
 Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) flower with conspicuous stamens in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 10, 2008
 Seed head of skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, September 3, 2020
 Close up of a blue flower of Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 9, 2009
 Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) flower with showy stamens in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 16, 2010
 Reddish winter rosette of stork s bill (Erodium texanum) in sand in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, February 7, 2024
 Small reddish winter rosette of stork s bill (Erodium texanum) in sand in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, February 7, 2024
 Winter rosette of stork s bill (bull filaree, Erodium texanum) in sand in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 2, 2020
 Basal rosettes of stork s bill (bull filaree, Erodium texanum) in sand in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 17, 2022
 Texas leaf cutting ants (Atta texana) carrying yaupon leaves in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019
 Texas leaf cutting ants (Atta texana) carrying fruits of beautyberry in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, October 13, 2019
 Showy flowerheads of broad bluish ray flowers of Skeleton plant (Lygodesmia texana) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, May 10, 2008
 Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 1, 2008
 Leaf cutter ants carrying fragments of grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023
 Four tall stone columns remaining from front facade of Baylor Female College in Old Baylor University Park. Independence, Texas, October 24, 2009
 Four tall stone columns, ruins of front facade of Baylor Female College in Old Baylor University Park. Independence, Texas, July 12, 2008
 Nest of leaf cutter ants carrying fragments of grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023
 View from Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 18, 2009
 Wildflowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2010.
 Old Baylor Park in Independence at rain, Texas, April 18, 2009
 Oaks in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 6, 2019
 Flowers of bluebonnet (Lupinus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 2021
 Small bluebonnet (Lupinus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 2021
 Leaf cutter ants on sandy soil carrying fragments of grass in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023
 Flowers and fence in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 6, 2019
 Paintbrush and bluebonnets in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2010.
 Field of wildflowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 1, 2008
 Field of flowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 1, 2008
 Paintbrush among bluebonnets in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2010.
 Coreopsis flowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 6, 2008
 Stone house in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2010.
 Dyeball mushrooms (Pisolithus arhizus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 2021
 Indian blanket flowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 24, 2012
 Rusty vintage car in bluebonnets in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2010.
 Photographer with a tripod in Old Baylor Park at morning. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2008
 Farm south from FM 390 opposite to Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2010
 Paintbrush and bluebonnet flowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 1, 2008
 Log cabin in Old Baylor Park at morning in mist. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2008
 White gaura flower in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 13, 2008
 Flowers in Old Baylor Park at morning in mist. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2008
 Bluebonnet and paintbrush flowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 1, 2008
 Wildflowers south from FM 390 opposite to Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2010
 Paintbrush and bluebonnet flowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 1, 2008
 Dissected dyeball mushrooms (Pisolithus arhizus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 2021
 Golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 20, 2024
 Field of bluebonnet and paintbrush flowers in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 1, 2008
 Wildflowers around springhouse south from FM 390 opposite to Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2010
 Bull nettle (Cnidoscolus texanus) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 6, 2008
 Roadside flowers in Old Baylor Park at morning in mist. Independence, Texas, April 7, 2008
 Engelmann s daisy (Engelmannia pinnatifida) in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 20, 2024
 Trail to a springhouse south from FM 390 opposite to Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, April 14, 2010
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