Wildlife Species Library

Plants

bristly sedge

Carex comosa

With its iconic 'bottlebrush' flower spikes and sturdy triangular stems, the bristly sedge is a cornerstone of North ...

Plants

Broad-leaved Willowherb

Epilobium montanum

A resilient and delicate beauty of the backyard, the Broad-leaved Willowherb is famous for its 'X-shaped' stigma and ...

Plants

Broad Sword Fern

Nephrolepis biserrata

A prehistoric giant of the understory, the Broad Sword Fern transforms any shaded corner into a lush, tropical sanctu...

Plants

broadleaf arrowhead

Sagittaria latifolia

The broadleaf arrowhead is a striking wetland icon known for its spear-shaped foliage and edible 'duck potato' tubers...

Plants

Broadleaf Bristlegrass

Setaria megaphylla

A towering, ribbon-like grass that serves as a bustling hub for backyard birds and beneficial insects. Its unique ple...

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broadleaf cattail

Typha latifolia

The iconic architect of the marsh, the broadleaf cattail is more than just a plant—it's a bustling wildlife skyscrape...

Plants

Broom Snakeweed

Gutierrezia sarothrae

A hardy, golden-flowered subshrub that defines the rugged beauty of the American West. Broom Snakeweed provides a vit...

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Brush Cherry

Syzygium paniculatum

A vibrant Australian rainforest native, the Brush Cherry is a wildlife magnet famous for its glossy evergreen leaves ...

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buffalograss

Bouteloua dactyloides

The resilient heart of the American prairie, Buffalograss is a tough, low-growing native that creates a soft, drought...

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bulbous buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus

A golden herald of spring, the bulbous buttercup lights up meadows with its waxy, sun-tracking blooms and unique down...

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Bull Thistle

Cirsium vulgare

The Bull Thistle is a rugged and beautiful survivor, famous as the national emblem of Scotland and beloved by backyar...

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Bush Penstemon

Penstemon fruticosus

A resilient mountain beauty that brings a splash of purple to the Pacific Northwest’s rocky terrains. This woody pere...