Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

7 species

Limnobium laevigatum

A lush, floating aquatic plant that transforms pond surfaces into vibrant green carpets. Known for its lily-pad-like ...

Limnobium spongia

A floating architect of the American South, American frogbit creates lush, emerald carpets across quiet waters, provi...

Sparganium erectum

A structural masterpiece of the water's edge, the Branched Bur-reed provides essential 'high-rise' housing for dragon...

Pontederia cordata

A vibrant sentinel of the shoreline, Pickerelweed paints the water's edge with spikes of brilliant violet. This essen...

Nuphar advena

A vibrant staple of North American wetlands, the Spatterdock offers more than just beauty—it is a bustling hub for aq...

Nymphoides indica

Adorn your pond with the delicate, fringed beauty of the Water Snowflake, a resilient aquatic plant that transforms w...

Brasenia schreberi

The Watershield is a master of pond geometry, featuring perfectly oval floating leaves and a mysterious gelatinous co...

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