Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Garden angelica
Angelica archangelica
A towering, architectural marvel of the plant world, Garden Angelica is a magnet for pollinators and a dramatic addit...
Garden Grape-hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
A vibrant herald of spring, the Garden Grape-hyacinth blankets the earth in stunning cobalt blue. These hardy Mediter...
garlic mustard
Alliaria petiolata
A tenacious invader of the forest understory, garlic mustard is a master of early-spring survival. Identifiable by it...
Germander Speedwell
Veronica chamaedrys
A splash of sapphire in the springtime grass, the Germander Speedwell is famous for its bright blue 'bird's-eye' flow...
Giant Bamboo
Dendrocalamus giganteus
The undisputed titan of the grass family, Giant Bamboo can grow over a foot in a single day, reaching heights that ri...
Giant Bellflower
Campanula latifolia
A majestic sentinel of the shade, the Giant Bellflower offers a stunning vertical display of violet blooms that serve...
Giant Cutgrass
Zizaniopsis miliacea
A towering sentinel of the southern wetlands, Giant Cutgrass is as beautiful as it is formidable. With its razor-edge...
giant foxtail
Setaria faberi
A tall, elegant grass with iconic drooping seed heads, the giant foxtail is a late-summer staple of the backyard land...
Giant Hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum
A towering and hazardous invasive, the Giant Hogweed commands attention with its massive white blooms and prehistoric...
Giant leather fern
Acrostichum danaeifolium
A prehistoric titan of the wetlands, the Giant leather fern is the largest fern in North America. Its massive, leathe...
giant reed
Arundo donax
A towering, bamboo-like invader that dominates waterways and backyards alike. Monitor this aggressive grass to protec...
giant rhubarb
Gunnera manicata
A prehistoric giant that turns any backyard into a scene from the Jurassic era. Known for its massive leaves and arch...
giant timber bamboo
Bambusa oldhamii
The crown jewel of clumping bamboos, Oldhamii transforms backyards into tropical cathedrals with its towering green c...
globe sedge
Carex perglobosa
A resilient gem of the high peaks, the globe sedge defies the elements with its sturdy, orb-like flower heads. This a...
golden Alexanders
Zizia aurea
A spring-blooming powerhouse, Golden Alexanders light up the garden with yellow umbels and serve as a vital nursery f...
Golden-bell
Forsythia suspensa
The Golden-bell is spring's first masterpiece, draping backyards in a waterfall of brilliant yellow blooms. Its archi...
Golden Leather Fern
Acrostichum aureum
A true titan of the wetlands, the Golden Leather Fern stands as a leathery, salt-defying giant. Its massive fronds an...
golden shrimp plant
Pachystachys lutea
With its neon-yellow spikes and delicate white 'shrimp' blooms, this Peruvian native is a tropical masterpiece. It se...
golden tree fern
Dicksonia fibrosa
The golden tree fern is a stoic, slow-growing pillar of the New Zealand bush, famous for its thick fibrous trunk and ...
gorse
Ulex europaeus
A resilient, gold-bloomed evergreen that thrives where other plants fail, Gorse is a vital sanctuary for songbirds an...
Goutweed
Aegopodium podagraria
A resilient survivor of the shade, Goutweed creates lush green carpets where other plants struggle. Known for its per...
graceful sedge
Carex gracillima
An elegant, fountain-like woodland resident known for its nodding seed heads and regal purple base. The graceful sedg...
Grape hyacinth
Muscari neglectum
A spring garden staple, the Grape Hyacinth paints the ground in shades of deep indigo just as the winter frost recede...
Gray's sedge
Carex grayi
Featuring otherworldly, star-shaped seed heads that look like ancient weaponry, Gray's Sedge is a striking North Amer...
great rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
The 'Great Laurel' of the Appalachians, this towering evergreen turns shaded woodlands into lush, floral sanctuaries ...
great stinging nettle
Urtica dioica
The Great Stinging Nettle is a misunderstood masterpiece of the backyard wild. A vital host for butterflies and a for...
Great Willowherb
Epilobium hirsutum
A towering beauty of the wetlands, the Great Willowherb lights up damp garden corners with its notched pink petals an...
Greater celandine
Chelidonium majus
A resilient member of the poppy family, Greater celandine illuminates shady garden corners with its golden blossoms a...
Greater Pond-sedge
Carex riparia
A towering titan of the wetlands, the Greater Pond-sedge is easily recognized by its sharp triangular stems and stunn...
greater snowdrop
Galanthus elwesii
A defiant burst of life in the mid-winter chill, the Greater Snowdrop is easily recognized by its bold, grey-green fo...
greater stitchwort
Rabelera holostea
Often called the 'Easter Bell,' the greater stitchwort transforms spring hedgerows into a sea of white stars. Its del...
Greater Straw Sedge
Carex normalis
An elegant, clump-forming sedge known for its distinct straw-colored seed heads and exceptional value to local pollin...
green amaranth
Amaranthus viridis
Often overlooked as a common garden weed, Green Amaranth is a master of survival and a nutritional powerhouse. Its sl...
Green Arrow Arum
Peltandra virginica
A structural masterpiece of the marsh, the Green Arrow Arum stands as a lush, emerald guardian of the shoreline. With...
Green Bristle Grass
Setaria viridis
The wild ancestor of foxtail millet, Green Bristle Grass is a summer staple that turns backyard edges into shimmering...
Grey Mangrove
Avicennia marina
The resilient architect of the coastline, the Grey Mangrove creates a bustling metropolis for wildlife between the la...
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