Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Sacred Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
An ancient symbol of purity rising from the mud, the Sacred Lotus is a marvel of natural engineering with self-cleani...
Saint Augustine grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum
The thick, emerald carpet of the coastal South, Saint Augustine grass is a hardy survivor that thrives where other gr...
salal
Gaultheria shallon
The resilient heart of the Pacific Northwest forest, salal provides year-round greenery, edible berries, and essentia...
sallow sedge
Carex lurida
The sallow sedge is a vibrant, lime-green powerhouse of the wetland world, recognized by its distinctive 'bottle-brus...
Saltgrass
Distichlis spicata
The glittering survivor of the marshlands, Saltgrass turns toxic soil into a shimmering green sanctuary. Its ability ...
Saltmarsh Cordgrass
Sporobolus alterniflorus
The resilient foundation of the coast, Saltmarsh Cordgrass turns the harsh, salty tides into a lush, green sanctuary ...
saltwort
Salsola kali
A resilient survivor of the coastline, prickly saltwort turns harsh salt spray and shifting sands into a home. Known ...
Sand Dropseed
Sporobolus cryptandrus
A resilient native bunchgrass with striking lead-colored seed heads, Sand Dropseed is a vital provider of food and sh...
sand sagebrush
Artemisia filifolia
The sand sagebrush is the silver-clad guardian of the dunes, turning shifting sands into a thriving ecosystem. This a...
Scaly Tree Fern
Sphaeropteris cooperi
A towering icon of the Australian bush, the Scaly Tree Fern brings a lush, prehistoric feel to any landscape. With it...
Scarlet Sage
Salvia splendens
The undisputed king of the pollinator garden, Scarlet Sage offers a brilliant explosion of red that draws hummingbird...
sea kale
Crambe maritima
A hardy survivor of the shoreline, Sea Kale transforms barren shingle beaches into lush, blue-grey mounds topped with...
sea lavender
Tournefortia gnaphalodes
A resilient guardian of the shoreline, sea lavender shimmers with silvery-gray foliage and delicate white blooms. Thi...
sea oats
Uniola paniculata
The iconic sentinel of the shoreline, sea oats are much more than just a pretty beach grass. These hardy plants are t...
Sea Stock
Matthiola sinuata
A hardy jewel of the shoreline, the Sea Stock thrives where few others can. With its felted silver leaves and intoxic...
seashore paspalum
Paspalum vaginatum
The ultimate coastal survivor, seashore paspalum is a salt-loving grass that turns harsh, brackish shorelines into lu...
Sheep's Fescue
Festuca ovina
A resilient, fine-textured bunchgrass that transforms dry landscapes into shimmering blue-green meadows. Sheep's Fesc...
Shoreline Sedge
Carex hyalinolepis
A champion of the wetlands, Shoreline Sedge forms lush, bluish-green carpets that transform simple shorelines into th...
Shortleaf Spikesedge
Cyperus brevifolius
A resilient inhabitant of damp soil, the Shortleaf Spikesedge brings a vibrant splash of lime-green to the often-over...
Showy Skullcap
Scutellaria serrata
A crown jewel of the spring forest, the Showy Skullcap enchants with its pairs of vivid blue, hooded blossoms. Found ...
Shrimp plant
Justicia brandegeeana
Named for its striking resemblance to a swimming crustacean, the Shrimp plant is a tropical wonder. Its vibrant red b...
Shrubby Glasswort
Tecticornia arbuscula
The Shrubby Glasswort is a master of the salt marsh, turning harsh, saline mudflats into a thriving succulent forest....
Sideoats Grama
Bouteloua curtipendula
The crown jewel of the shortgrass prairie, Sideoats Grama features delicate, oat-like seeds that dangle elegantly fro...
Silver Sage
Salvia argentea
With its shimmering, velvet-soft leaves and architectural flower spikes, Silver Sage is the Mediterranean's most tact...
Silver Sagebrush
Artemisia cana
A resilient icon of the American West, the Silver Sagebrush is more than just a plant; it is a shimmering sanctuary f...
Singapore graveyard flower
Plumeria obtusa
With its iconic waxy blooms and heavenly scent, the Singapore graveyard flower is the crown jewel of the tropical bac...
Slender Path Rush
Juncus tenuis
The unsung hero of the garden path, Slender Path Rush turns compacted soil into a vibrant green corridor. It is a mas...
slender tree fern
Cyathea cunninghamii
The slender tree fern is the elegant minimalist of the forest, boasting a towering, pencil-thin trunk topped with a c...
slender tufted-sedge
Carex acuta
An elegant, moisture-loving perennial that forms iconic green mounds along the water's edge. Slender tufted-sedge is ...
Slender wheatgrass
Elymus ciliaris
A resilient East Asian bunchgrass known for its graceful, fringed seed heads and its ability to provide essential she...
Slim-stem Small-reedgrass
Calamagrostis stricta
A slender, vertical masterpiece of the wetlands, Slim-stem Small-reedgrass adds grace and movement to any damp corner...
slough sedge
Carex obnupta
A robust, evergreen anchor for the Pacific coast's wet spaces, Slough sedge offers year-round beauty and a vital sanc...
Small-fruited Prickly-sedge
Carex pairae
A hardy, tufted perennial that brings a touch of wild elegance to dry garden spots. Its prickly, star-shaped seed hea...
small-leaf bramble
Rubus parvifolius
A hardy and beautiful native raspberry, the small-leaf bramble offers a stunning display of pink flowers and ruby-red...
Small-leaved Lilly Pilly
Syzygium luehmannii
A stunning Australian native famous for its vibrant pink new growth and edible red 'riberries.' This lush rainforest ...
Smallflower Sagebush
Syncolostemon parviflorus
A delicate beauty of the Southern African grasslands, the Smallflower Sagebush transforms rocky slopes into a sea of ...
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