Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Tall Dropseed
Sporobolus compositus
A resilient native of the American prairie, Tall Dropseed provides a striking vertical silhouette and a vital winter ...
tall fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
The unsung hero of the hardy backyard, tall fescue is a deep-rooted, emerald-green grass that thrives where others fa...
Tall Thistle
Cirsium altissimum
The Tall Thistle is a towering native wildflower that transforms backyards into a bustling sanctuary for butterflies ...
Tall Tumblemustard
Sisymbrium altissimum
Witness the incredible transformation of the Tall Tumblemustard, a backyard traveler that evolves from a delicate yel...
Tall Wheat Grass
Thinopyrum obtusiflorum
A towering giant of the meadow, Tall Wheat Grass is a hardy perennial known for its striking blue-green blades and it...
Tassel Hyacinth
Muscari comosum
With its shocking violet tuft and earthy lower bells, the Tassel Hyacinth is one of the most architectural beauties o...
Tatarian honeysuckle
Lonicera tatarica
A hardy and fragrant invasive shrub, Tatarian honeysuckle paints the spring landscape with pink blossoms and the summ...
Texas sedge
Carex texensis
Texas Sedge is the unsung hero of the woodland garden, offering a soft, fine-textured carpet that thrives where grass...
thicket creeper
Parthenocissus inserta
A hardy and vibrant native climber, the thicket creeper is a master of camouflage and a cornerstone of backyard biodi...
thinleaf huckleberry
Vaccinium membranaceum
The crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest's wild berries, the thinleaf huckleberry is more than just a hiker's snack—i...
threadleaf sedge
Carex filifolia
The iron-willed 'curly grass' of the Western plains, threadleaf sedge is a master of survival. This wiry perennial an...
Timothy grass
Phleum pratense
A staple of the summer meadow, Timothy grass is easily recognized by its tall, cylindrical seed heads that look like ...
trailing blackberry
Rubus ursinus
The only blackberry native to the Pacific Northwest, this low-creeping vine is a powerhouse of the forest floor. From...
Tree Mallow
Malva arborea
A towering coastal sentinel with velvet-soft leaves and striking purple-veined blooms. The Tree Mallow is a salt-hard...
tree privet
Ligustrum lucidum
A resilient evergreen with glossy foliage and fragrant summer blooms, the Tree Privet is a common cornerstone of subu...
tropical milkweed
Asclepias curassavica
A vibrant, sun-loving tropical beauty that serves as the essential nursery and fueling station for the iconic Monarch...
Tropical sage
Salvia coccinea
A vibrant beacon for hummingbirds and butterflies, Tropical sage brings an explosion of scarlet color and wildlife ac...
Troublesome Sedge
Carex molesta
A resilient and adaptable North American native, the Troublesome Sedge thrives where other plants falter, offering vi...
tufted hair grass
Deschampsia cespitosa
A shimmering masterpiece of the meadow, tufted hair grass creates delicate clouds of gold and silver that dance in th...
tussock sedge
Carex stricta
The structural cornerstone of the American wetland, Tussock Sedge creates living islands that provide vital sanctuary...
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