New ‘Wooly Devil’ Sunflower Discovered in Texas Desert for the First Time in 50 Years

Recognizing Potential: Identification of Native Texas Plant Seedlings - Native Plant Society of Texas

April 22, 2025 – 7:00pmArrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table.This will be a “hybrid” meeting, attend in-person or online.In person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military HwyOnline: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.Presentation by Zach RitchieRecognizing Potential: Identification of Native Texas Plant SeedlingsAn introduction to the early st…

New ‘Wooly Devil’ Sunflower Discovered in Texas Desert for the First Time in 50 Years

A new species of sunflower, Ovicula biradiata, has been identified in Big Bend National Park, Texas. This discovery, made by a park volunteer, marks the first new genus of plant documented in a U.S. national park in almost 50 years. Known as the “wooly devil,” this unique species adds a fascinating chapter to the biodiversity of the Chihuahuan Desert, a region already home to numerous iconic desert species. The Discovery of the Wooly Devil The w…