Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
wall barley
Hordeum murinum
A resilient master of the urban landscape, wall barley turns sidewalk cracks and garden edges into miniature golden f...
Water Heath
Erica curviflora
The Water Heath is a vibrant centerpiece of South Africa's wetlands, boasting fiery, curved blooms that serve as a na...
Water Lettuce
Pistia stratiotes
Meet nature's floating filter. Water Lettuce creates striking green rosettes that drift across the water, providing a...
water parsnip
Sium suave
A statuesque wetland beauty, water parsnip lights up the water's edge with delicate white lace. It is a vital sanctua...
water sedge
Carex aquatilis
A champion of the wetlands, water sedge is more than just a grass-like plant—it's a shoreline architect. With its str...
watermint
Mentha aquatica
The aromatic heartbeat of the pond edge, Watermint is a purple-hued powerhouse that filters your water and feeds the ...
wax-leaf ligustrum
Ligustrum japonicum
A champion of backyard privacy, the wax-leaf ligustrum is more than just a hedge; it's a year-round sanctuary for bir...
weaver's bamboo
Bambusa textilis
A masterpiece of natural architecture, weaver's bamboo is a graceful, non-invasive giant that provides the perfect li...
Western Gorse
Ulex gallii
A golden icon of the Atlantic fringe, Western Gorse paints the heathlands yellow from late summer to autumn, providin...
western poison ivy
Toxicodendron rydbergii
Western poison ivy is a hardy, sun-loving shrub known for its 'leaves of three' and brilliant autumn colors. While it...
western sword fern
Polystichum munitum
The crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest forest floor, the western sword fern is a rugged, evergreen titan. Its prehi...
Western Wheatgrass
Elymus smithii
The backbone of the American prairie, Western Wheatgrass is a resilient native known for its striking blue-green hue ...
western white pine
Pinus monticola
The western white pine, Idaho’s state tree, is a silver-toned giant that defines the rugged forests of the Northwest....
White Bamboo
Bambusa chungii
A striking architectural marvel, White Bamboo is famous for its ghostly blue-white culms that glow in the twilight. T...
white baneberry
Actaea pachypoda
Known for its eerie berries that resemble miniature porcelain eyeballs, the white baneberry is a striking and mysteri...
white clover
Trifolium repens
The unsung hero of the backyard, white clover is more than just a lawn dweller—it's a nitrogen-fixing powerhouse and ...
white grass
Leersia virginica
A shimmering native grass that brightens the dampest corners of the forest. White grass is a vital wetland plant know...
White Mangrove
Laguncularia racemosa
The White Mangrove is the coastal architect of the subtropics, known for its unique salt-secreting glands and its vit...
white sage
Salvia apiana
A shimmering icon of the American West, White Sage is more than just a fragrant shrub—it is a vital hub for native po...
White Sweetclover
Melilotus albus
A towering champion of the meadow, White Sweetclover is a nitrogen-fixing powerhouse that fills the summer air with t...
white-tinged sedge
Carex albicans
The white-tinged sedge is a graceful, low-growing native grass-like plant that illuminates the shadows of dry woodlan...
Whitegrass
Cortaderia pilosa
The shimmering soul of the southern moorlands, Whitegrass is a resilient tussock that provides shelter and beauty in ...
Whiteleaf Manzanita
Arctostaphylos viscida
With its iconic mahogany-red bark and silver-white leaves, the Whiteleaf Manzanita is a sculptural masterpiece of the...
Whorled plectranthus
Plectranthus verticillatus
A lush, trailing treasure from southern Africa, the Whorled plectranthus brightens shaded corners with its high-gloss...
Wild Angelica
Angelica sylvestris
A towering architectural wonder of the wetlands, Wild Angelica is the ultimate summer skyscraper for pollinators. Wit...
wild carrot
Daucus carota
Known affectionately as Queen Anne's Lace, the wild carrot is more than just a roadside weed; it is a complex nursery...
wild custard-apple
Annona senegalensis
The wild custard-apple is more than just a tree; it’s a bustling wildlife hub known for its sweet, apricot-scented fr...
wild grape
Lannea edulis
The Wild Grape is an 'underground tree' that serves as a ground-level buffet for African wildlife. Its vibrant cluste...
wild leadwort
Plumbago zeylanica
A resilient pantropical beauty, Wild Leadwort brightens the landscape with its snow-white blossoms and unique sticky ...
wild parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
Towering over summer meadows with its golden, umbrella-shaped blooms, wild parsnip is a biennial powerhouse. While it...
Wild Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia
A hardy survivor of the northern peatlands, the Wild Rosemary enchants with its delicate pink, bell-like blossoms and...
Wild Sage
Salvia polystachia
A towering monarch of the Mexican highlands, Wild Sage paints the mountainsides in shades of deep indigo. This specta...
wineberry
Rubus phoenicolasius
With its jewel-like fruit and distinctively 'fuzzy' red stems, the wineberry is a striking presence in the summer gar...
Winter jasmine
Jasminum nudiflorum
The brilliant 'flower that welcomes spring,' winter jasmine brings a burst of sunny yellow to the garden while other ...
winterberry holly
Ilex verticillata
The crown jewel of the winter garden, winterberry holly provides a spectacular burst of red that serves as a vital su...
Wonderboom Fig
Ficus salicifolia
The Wonderboom Fig is a rocky-outcrop specialist that transforms harsh cliffs into thriving ecosystems. Known for its...
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