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Native herbs such as Calyptocarpus vialis or "horseherb" were major components of historic lawns in what are now historic districts of San Antonio.

Native herbs such as Calyptocarpus vialis, or horseherb, were major components of lawns in what are now historic districts of San Antonio. Credit: Courtesy / Rachel Cywinski

Native herbs such as Calyptocarpus vialis or “horseherb” were major components of historic lawns in what are now historic districts of San Antonio.