Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Early Lowbush Blueberry
Vaccinium pallidum
A sweet treasure of the Eastern forests, the Early Lowbush Blueberry offers delicate spring blooms and a summer feast...
eastern poison ivy
Toxicodendron radicans
Don't let the 'leaves of three' scare you away. Eastern Poison Ivy is a stunningly colorful native plant that serves ...
Eurasian Sweet-Flag
Acorus calamus
With its sword-like leaves and a scent that bridges the gap between citrus and cinnamon, Eurasian Sweet-Flag is the a...
European black elderberry
Sambucus nigra
A cornerstone of the backyard ecosystem, the European black elderberry provides a year-round theater of wildlife acti...
European Cyclamen
Cyclamen purpurascens
A fragrant jewel of the European woodlands, the European Cyclamen captivates with its uniquely swept-back petals and ...
European Frog-bit
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
A master of the still-water surface, the European Frog-bit transforms ponds with its carpet of heart-shaped leaves an...
European holly
Ilex aquifolium
The European Holly is more than just a holiday symbol; it is a fortress of survival for backyard wildlife. This hardy...
European Searocket
Cakile maritima
A hardy pioneer of the shoreline, the European Searocket turns shifting sands into a blooming oasis. With its succule...
European wood-sorrel
Oxalis acetosella
Meet the delicate 'sleeping' beauty of the forest floor, a resilient wildflower known for its heart-shaped leaves and...
European Woodland Sedge
Carex sylvatica
With its elegant, fountain-like clumps and delicate drooping seed heads, the European Woodland Sedge is the emerald j...
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