Wildlife Species Library

Plants

narrow-leaved cattail

Typha angustifolia

A slender sentinel of the marsh, the narrow-leaved cattail offers elegant structure and vital sanctuary for backyard ...

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narrowleaf milkweed

Asclepias fascicularis

The narrowleaf milkweed is a vital sanctuary for Monarch butterflies and a stunning addition to any drought-tolerant ...

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narrowleaf mountainmint

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

A midsummer magnet for pollinators, narrowleaf mountainmint creates a 'snow-covered' effect in the garden with its pr...

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Narrowleaf Willow

Salix exigua

The Narrowleaf Willow is a shimmering, silver-green powerhouse of the wetlands, creating dense sanctuary thickets for...

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Nebraska sedge

Carex nebrascensis

The ironclad architect of Western wetlands, Nebraska Sedge is a stunning blue-green perennial that transforms muddy b...

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Needle-and-thread Grass

Hesperostipa comata

The mechanical marvel of the prairie, this grass uses shimmering 'threads' to literally drill its seeds into the eart...

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needlegrass rush

Juncus roemerianus

The resilient architect of the 'black marsh,' needlegrass rush forms dense, protective thickets that guard our coastl...

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Needleleaf sedge

Carex duriuscula

The ultimate survivor of the plains, Needleleaf sedge is a tiny powerhouse that turns dry, sandy soil into a resilien...

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New York fern

Amauropelta noveboracensis

Famous for the mnemonic 'New Yorkers taper at both ends,' this bright green fern creates lush, feathery carpets acros...

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New Zealand tree fern

Dicksonia squarrosa

The Whekī is New Zealand’s most iconic and resilient tree fern, instantly recognizable by its slender black trunk and...

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Nigella

Nigella sativa

Famed for its 'Love-in-a-Mist' foliage and spicy black seeds, Nigella sativa is a Mediterranean treasure that brings ...

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nimblewill

Muhlenbergia schreberi

The ultimate survivor of the shaded backyard, Nimblewill forms delicate, creeping mats of wiry green stems. This nati...

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nodding sedge

Carex gynandra

With its elegant drooping seed heads and vibrant green tufts, the nodding sedge is a graceful addition to any damp ba...

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Northern Blueberry

Vaccinium boreale

A tiny titan of the tundra, the Northern Blueberry survives where few other plants dare to grow. This mat-forming shr...

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northern catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

A towering giant with heart-shaped leaves and orchid-like blooms, the northern catalpa is a spectacular centerpiece f...

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Northern highbush blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

A champion of the backyard landscape, the Northern highbush blueberry offers a year-round spectacle of delicate bloom...

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northern spicebush

Lindera benzoin

The 'forsythia of the wilds,' Northern spicebush is a fragrant powerhouse of the forest understory. Its early spring ...

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northern wild rice

Zizania palustris

A sacred 'good berry' that rises from the muck of northern lakes, Northern wild rice is a tall, elegant grass that su...

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Northwest Territory sedge

Carex utriculata

A golden-green cornerstone of the North American wetland, the Northwest Territory sedge is more than just a plant—it'...