Herbs for Texas covers a wide range of trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, perennials and annuals that have a function or use other than just looking pretty in the landscape. Odena Brannam was an important part part of the book because she taught me many secrets about the wonderful world of herbs. Most herb books only address the culinary aspects of plants, but Herbs for Texas also covers the medicinal, landscape and other uses of these plants.