Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
cabbage, broccoli, and allies
Brassica oleracea
The ultimate garden chameleon, Brassica oleracea is the ancestor of everything from kale to cauliflower. This resilie...
calico aster
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
A late-blooming pollinator magnet, the calico aster is famous for its 'lateriflorum' growth—clusters of white flowers...
California barley
Hordeum californicum
A graceful, tufted perennial bunchgrass native to the golden hills and coastal prairies of the West. California barle...
Camphor
Camphora officinarum
A majestic East Asian evergreen famous for its aromatic wood and cooling canopy. This architectural giant is a sanctu...
Canada clearweed
Pilea pumila
Meet the translucent wonder of the forest floor. Canada clearweed is a smooth, glass-like member of the nettle family...
Canada wild rye
Elymus canadensis
Defined by its elegant, nodding seed heads and shaggy appearance, Canada wild rye is a cornerstone of the North Ameri...
canadian bluejoint
Calamagrostis canadensis
A cornerstone of North American wetlands, Canadian Bluejoint adds a graceful, shimmering blue-green movement to any l...
Cape Honeysuckle
Tecomaria capensis
A vibrant, nectar-rich powerhouse from Southern Africa that transforms any backyard into a bustling hub for hummingbi...
Cardinal's guard
Pachystachys coccinea
A scarlet beacon for hummingbirds, the Cardinal's guard is a stunning tropical shrub that transforms any garden into ...
carpet bugle
Ajuga reptans
A lush, spreading groundcover that paints the forest floor in shades of deep blue and bronze. Carpet bugle is a polli...
catchweed bedstraw
Galium aparine
The original inspiration for Velcro, Catchweed bedstraw is a master of mobility in the plant world. Watch it scramble...
cattail sedge
Carex typhina
A hidden gem of the wetlands, the cattail sedge stands out with its unique, club-like spikes and lush green tufts. Th...
Celandine Poppy
Chelidonium diphyllum
A golden beacon of the spring woodland, the Celandine Poppy carpets forest floors with brilliant yellow blooms and di...
Celery
Apium graveolens
A crisp garden staple with ancient roots, Celery is more than just a vegetable—it's a vital host for beautiful butter...
Centipede Grass
Eremochloa ophiuroides
The ultimate 'lazy man's grass,' this hardy perennial creates a lush, apple-green carpet that thrives where other pla...
Cheatgrass
Bromus tectorum
A prolific and transformative invader, Cheatgrass reshapes entire landscapes with its rapid spring growth and vibrant...
Cherimoya
Annona cherimola
Known as the 'Custard Apple,' the Cherimoya is a lush Andean tree prized for its creamy, heart-shaped fruit. It trans...
Cherry laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
A glossy-leaved evergreen powerhouse that provides essential year-round shelter and a seasonal feast for backyard birds.
Chewing's Fescue
Festuca nigrescens
A champion of shade and poor soils, Chewing's Fescue is the 'fine-haired' beauty of the grass world. This resilient b...
Chilean rhubarb
Gunnera tinctoria
The Chilean Rhubarb is a botanical giant, boasting leaves so large they look like they belong in a prehistoric jungle...
Chinese Ixora
Ixora chinensis
A cornerstone of the tropical garden, the Chinese Ixora is a 'jungle flame' that attracts a revolving door of butterf...
Chinese privet
Ligustrum sinense
A fragrant invader that has redefined the American landscape, Chinese privet is a master of survival. Its dense green...
Chinese witch-hazel
Hamamelis mollis
The Chinese witch-hazel is a winter-blooming icon, famous for its intense citrus fragrance and golden, spider-like fl...
Christmas fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
A hardy icon of the eastern woodlands, the Christmas fern provides a splash of vibrant green even in the depths of wi...
cinnamon fern
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
A living fossil from the Triassic period, the cinnamon fern is a prehistoric beauty known for its vibrant green frond...
Cinnamon tree
Cinnamomum burmanni
Famous for its aromatic 'Korintje' spice and stunning reddish new foliage, the Cinnamon tree is a cornerstone of Sout...
Climbing fig
Ficus pumila
A vigorous evergreen climber that turns cold stone into living walls. Known for its tiny heart-shaped leaves and incr...
Cluster Fig
Ficus racemosa
A biological powerhouse of the tropics, the Cluster Fig feeds an entire ecosystem by growing massive bundles of fruit...
Coffee Bush
Clausena excavata
A fragrant staple of Southeast Asian gardens, the Coffee Bush is a vibrant evergreen famous for its translucent pink ...
common bamboo
Bambusa vulgaris
The world's most recognizable giant grass, common bamboo brings a touch of the tropics to any landscape with its gold...
Common Barley
Hordeum vulgare
A cornerstone of human civilization, Common Barley is a resilient and beautiful cereal grain known for its distinctiv...
common bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus
A hidden gem of the acidic woodlands, the common bilberry provides a vital summer feast and stunning autumn colors. I...
common boneset
Eupatorium perfoliatum
With leaves that seem to grow right through its stem, common boneset is one of the most distinctive wildflowers in th...
common buckthorn
Rhamnus cathartica
A hardy survivor from Europe and Asia, the common buckthorn has become a dominant fixture in North American landscape...
Common Butterbur
Petasites hybridus
A true herald of spring, Common Butterbur transforms muddy riverbanks into lush green sanctuaries with its massive, p...
common chickweed
Stellaria media
Often dismissed as a simple garden weed, Common Chickweed is a vital ecological hero. This star-flowered groundcover ...
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