Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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African buttercup
Ranunculus multifidus
A golden jewel of the African wetlands, the African buttercup brightens damp landscapes with its glossy yellow blooms...
Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
The 'Queen of Forages,' Alfalfa is more than just a crop; it is a nitrogen-fixing engine that fuels backyard biodiver...
Alkali Sacaton
Sporobolus airoides
A hardy desert survivor known for its ethereal, cloud-like seed heads, Alkali Sacaton adds a misty texture to any lan...
alpine willowherb
Chamaenerion fleischeri
A resilient survivor of the high peaks, the Alpine willowherb transforms harsh glacial gravel into a sea of magenta. ...
American bittersweet
Celastrus scandens
American bittersweet is a stunning native vine that brings the colors of a prairie sunset to the forest edge. Known f...
American black elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
A powerhouse of the backyard ecosystem, the American black elderberry offers a stunning display of white summer bloom...
American black nightshade
Solanum americanum
A resilient and ubiquitous wildflower of the Americas, the American black nightshade is a vital source of food for bi...
American Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
The American Cranberry is a resilient, trailing evergreen of the North American wetlands, famous for its tart crimson...
American holly
Ilex opaca
A classic icon of the American winter, the American holly provides vital sanctuary and a winter feast for backyard bi...
American lotus
Nelumbo lutea
With its massive umbrella-like leaves and pale yellow blooms, the American lotus is a prehistoric-looking wonder of N...
American mountain ash
Sorbus americana
A Northern landscape icon that provides a critical winter lifeline for wildlife. With its snowy spring blooms and fie...
American Royal Fern
Osmunda spectabilis
An ancient wetland giant, the American Royal Fern is prized for its massive, emerald-green fronds and its unique, cro...
American trumpet vine
Campsis radicans
A fiery climbing powerhouse, the American trumpet vine is the ultimate nectar station for hummingbirds. Its bold, ora...
American white waterlily
Nymphaea odorata
The American white waterlily is the undisputed queen of the pond, featuring brilliant white blossoms and a sweet, int...
american witch-hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
A winter-blooming wonder of the eastern woods, American witch-hazel defies the seasons with its golden, ribbon-like p...
Analogue Sedge
Carex simulata
The unsung hero of the western wetlands, Analogue Sedge forms lush, golden-brown carpets across montane fens. This ha...
Anise-scented sage
Salvia guaranitica
Featuring breathtaking cobalt-blue spikes and a sweet licorice aroma, Anise-scented sage is the crown jewel of the po...
Annual Glasswort
Salicornia meyeriana
A master of survival in the saltiest soils on Earth, the Annual Glasswort transforms from a modest green succulent in...
Annual Meadow-grass
Poa annua
The world's most successful 'uninvited guest,' Annual Meadow-grass is a hardy, bright green specialist that can grow ...
annual wild rice
Zizania aquatica
The towering annual wild rice is a keystone wetland species that feeds millions of migratory birds and provides a his...
Appalachian sedge
Carex appalachica
A graceful, fountain-like sedge that creates a soft emerald carpet across the Appalachian floor. Its fine, hair-like ...
Arabian Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
The Arabian Jasmine is nature's perfume, a stunning evergreen shrub that transforms the night garden with its snow-wh...
Armenian Blackberry
Rubus armeniacus
The Armenian Blackberry is a powerhouse of the backyard thicket, providing a seasonal feast for wildlife and a thorny...
Arrow Bamboo
Pseudosasa japonica
An elegant, large-leafed evergreen bamboo that forms dense thickets, Arrow Bamboo is a favorite for backyard privacy ...
Ashe's magnolia
Magnolia ashei
Witness the prehistoric beauty of Ashe's Magnolia, a rare Florida endemic featuring North America's most massive leav...
Asian bittersweet
Celastrus orbiculatus
A stunning but relentless climber, Asian bittersweet is famous for its vibrant autumn fruit and its habit of twining ...
Atlantic Ivy
Hedera hibernica
The evergreen architect of the backyard, Atlantic Ivy provides essential winter shelter and a late-season nectar feas...
autumn sage
Salvia greggii
A vibrant cornerstone of the Southwest landscape, autumn sage is a sun-loving perennial that brings a burst of color ...
awl-fruited sedge
Carex stipata
A champion of the wetlands, the awl-fruited sedge is a hardy, clump-forming plant known for its striking triangular s...
Azure Grape-hyacinth
Muscari azureum
A vibrant herald of spring, the Azure Grape-hyacinth paints backyard gardens in rare shades of sky-blue. Unlike other...
Balkan toadflax
Linaria dalmatica
A striking but opportunistic wildflower known for its brilliant yellow spikes and heart-shaped waxy leaves. Though be...
barbwire russian thistle
Salsola paulsenii
The barbwire Russian thistle is a rugged architect of the desert, famous for its transformation into the iconic tumbl...
Bay laurel
Laurus nobilis
The ancient and aromatic Bay laurel is more than just a kitchen staple; it is a Mediterranean masterpiece that provid...
Beaded Samphire
Salicornia quinqueflora
The Beaded Samphire is a coastal warrior, turning harsh, salty mudflats into a kaleidoscope of succulent red and gree...
beaked sedge
Carex rostrata
A hardy wetland specialist, the beaked sedge is famous for its bottle-shaped fruit and striking blue-green foliage. T...
bearberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
A resilient evergreen groundcover that paints northern landscapes with waxy pink blooms and brilliant red berries. Kn...
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