Frequently Asked Questions
We've gathered some of the most common questions about the TTU Plant Resource Database. Check here first, and if you still have questions, please feel free to ask a professor!
I'm trying to find a specific plant, but its name doesn't show up in the Plant Finder/Directory. What gives?
There are a few things to try:
- First (after checking your spelling), check out our breakdown of plants with varying names or names that have changed over time to see if your plant is mentioned.
- If that doesn't turn up your plant, try a quick Google search (particularly if you are trying to match a common name) to see if there are alternative names that we haven't seen.
- If you still can't find the plant, it's very likely that it isn't in our database (yet!). Its scope is focused on plants that are grown often or well in West Texas, and we are continuously adding new material.
Where can I find these plants in person?
Many of these plants can be spotted on the Texas Tech University campus, either in
the landscape or at the TTU Horticulture Gardens and Greenhouse Complex. Check out our Plant Location Map to discover where to find examples of the plants in real life.
Have a specific plant question?
This database was created from the combined expertise of our Department of Plant
and Soil Science. Reach out to one of our contributing faculty members for more information.
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu