Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
common cowparsnip
Heracleum maximum
Towering up to ten feet tall, the common cowparsnip is a native giant of the North American landscape, famous for its...
common dogwood
Cornus sanguinea
A champion of the hedgerow, the common dogwood dazzles with fire-red winter stems and serves as a bustling hub for bi...
Common Glasswort
Salicornia europaea
A succulent survivor of the salt marshes, Common Glasswort paints the coastline in brilliant shades of emerald and cr...
Common Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
An icon of the evening garden, Common Honeysuckle fills the air with an intoxicating scent and provides a vital verti...
common hoptree
Ptelea trifoliata
A hidden gem of the citrus family, the common hoptree is the ultimate host plant for the magnificent Giant Swallowtai...
common ivy
Hedera helix
The ultimate architectural climber of the backyard, Common Ivy is a year-round sanctuary for everything from hibernat...
Common Jasmine
Jasminum officinale
The Common Jasmine is the crown jewel of the fragrant garden, a vigorous climber that fills the summer night with its...
Common Oat
Avena sativa
The Common Oat is more than just a farm staple; it's a golden beacon for backyard wildlife. Its elegant, drooping see...
common pawpaw
Asimina triloba
Discover the 'Indiana Banana,' a tropical-looking native tree that hosts rare butterflies and produces North America'...
Common Privet
Ligustrum vulgare
A versatile cornerstone of the European countryside, Common Privet offers dense sanctuary and a seasonal feast for po...
common snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
The ultimate symbol of hope, the common snowdrop is the first flower to brave the winter chill, often carpeting garde...
common soft brome
Bromus hordeaceus
A velvety-soft meadow grass that transforms backyard landscapes into shimmering waves of green and gold. Common soft ...
common water hyacinth
Pontederia crassipes
The common water hyacinth is a floating marvel known for its stunning lavender spikes and incredible speed. While it'...
Compact Rush
Juncus conglomeratus
A structural masterpiece of the wetlands, the Compact Rush is easily identified by its tight, ball-like flower cluste...
coral honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens
A spectacular native climber, coral honeysuckle is the crown jewel of the hummingbird garden. Its scarlet trumpets an...
corn mint
Mentha arvensis
A fragrant powerhouse of the damp wild, Corn Mint is easily identified by its tiered purple blooms and a refreshing m...
Cotton Rosemallow
Hibiscus mutabilis
Witness the 'Confederate Rose,' a botanical marvel that transforms from snowy white to ruby red in the span of a sing...
Creeping Bellflower
Campanula rapunculoides
A striking but persistent garden 'rover,' the Creeping Bellflower is famous for its elegant purple spires and its nea...
creeping bluet
Oldenlandiopsis callitrichoides
Discover the 'hidden carpet' of your garden with the creeping bluet, a tiny, mat-forming wonder that transforms damp ...
Creeping Charlie
Pilea nummulariifolia
A lush, quilted groundcover that transforms garden floors and hanging baskets into vibrant green carpets. Known for i...
creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
A shimmering carpet of coin-shaped leaves and sun-yellow blooms, creeping Jenny turns damp garden corners into vibran...
creeping mahonia
Berberis repens
A hardy survivor of the western woods, creeping mahonia blankets the ground with holly-like leaves and vibrant yellow...
creeping thistle
Cirsium arvense
A resilient perennial famous for its vibrant purple blooms and prickly leaves, the creeping thistle is a powerhouse o...
Creeping Woodsorrel
Oxalis corniculata
Often mistaken for clover, the Creeping Woodsorrel is a miniature marvel featuring 'sleeping' leaves and seed pods th...
crested sedge
Carex cristatella
Featuring bristly, star-shaped seed heads that look like miniature pineapples, the Crested Sedge is a structural mast...
Crested Wheatgrass
Agropyron cristatum
A resilient survivor of the northern plains, Crested Wheatgrass is famous for its distinctive comb-shaped seed heads ...
cross vine
Bignonia capreolata
A spectacular native climber that paints fences in fiery hues of red and gold, the cross vine is the ultimate magnet ...
Curry Leaf
Bergera koenigii
A fragrant staple of the spice garden, the Curry Leaf tree is a magnet for beautiful butterflies and a lush addition ...
Cyperus Sedge
Carex pseudocyperus
The Cyperus Sedge is a master of the water’s edge, recognized by its distinctive weeping, hop-like seed heads and vib...
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