Though being struck by lightning is usually bad, the tropical tree Dipteryx oleifera benefits. A strike kills other nearby trees and parasitic vines.

Welcome to Palmetto State Park, where Texas goes tropical. In a state known for its vastness, this 270-acre gem might seem insignificant on paper, but step inside its boundaries and you’ll discover an ...

Palmetto State Park is the botanical equivalent of finding an oasis in the desert – unexpected, refreshing, and slightly surreal. The park’s signature dwarf palmetto plants create an otherworldly ...