Wildlife Species Library

Plants

Tree Mallow

Malva arborea

A towering coastal sentinel with velvet-soft leaves and striking purple-veined blooms. The Tree Mallow is a salt-hard...

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tree privet

Ligustrum lucidum

A resilient evergreen with glossy foliage and fragrant summer blooms, the Tree Privet is a common cornerstone of subu...

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tropical milkweed

Asclepias curassavica

A vibrant, sun-loving tropical beauty that serves as the essential nursery and fueling station for the iconic Monarch...

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Tropical sage

Salvia coccinea

A vibrant beacon for hummingbirds and butterflies, Tropical sage brings an explosion of scarlet color and wildlife ac...

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Troublesome Sedge

Carex molesta

A resilient and adaptable North American native, the Troublesome Sedge thrives where other plants falter, offering vi...

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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...

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tussock sedge

Carex stricta

The structural cornerstone of the American wetland, Tussock Sedge creates living islands that provide vital sanctuary...

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unbranched bur-reed

Sparganium emersum

A resilient architect of the water's edge, the unbranched bur-reed transforms shallow ponds into vibrant ecosystems w...

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velvetleaf

Abutilon theophrasti

With leaves as soft as suede and seed pods that look like Victorian buttons, velvetleaf is a fascinating, fast-growin...

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Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

The ultimate multi-tasker of the backyard, Virginia creeper provides essential cover for nesting birds and a high-ene...

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Virginia wildrye

Elymus virginicus

A resilient native bunchgrass that brings year-round texture and vital winter forage to your backyard. Known for its ...

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wall barley

Hordeum murinum

A resilient master of the urban landscape, wall barley turns sidewalk cracks and garden edges into miniature golden f...

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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...

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Water Lettuce

Pistia stratiotes

Meet nature's floating filter. Water Lettuce creates striking green rosettes that drift across the water, providing a...

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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...

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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...

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watermint

Mentha aquatica

The aromatic heartbeat of the pond edge, Watermint is a purple-hued powerhouse that filters your water and feeds the ...

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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...

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weaver's bamboo

Bambusa textilis

A masterpiece of natural architecture, weaver's bamboo is a graceful, non-invasive giant that provides the perfect li...

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Western Gorse

Ulex gallii

A golden icon of the Atlantic fringe, Western Gorse paints the heathlands yellow from late summer to autumn, providin...

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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...

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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...

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Western Wheatgrass

Elymus smithii

The backbone of the American prairie, Western Wheatgrass is a resilient native known for its striking blue-green hue ...

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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....

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White Bamboo

Bambusa chungii

A striking architectural marvel, White Bamboo is famous for its ghostly blue-white culms that glow in the twilight. T...

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white baneberry

Actaea pachypoda

Known for its eerie berries that resemble miniature porcelain eyeballs, the white baneberry is a striking and mysteri...

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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 ...

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white grass

Leersia virginica

A shimmering native grass that brightens the dampest corners of the forest. White grass is a vital wetland plant know...

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White Mangrove

Laguncularia racemosa

The White Mangrove is the coastal architect of the subtropics, known for its unique salt-secreting glands and its vit...

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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...

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White Sweetclover

Melilotus albus

A towering champion of the meadow, White Sweetclover is a nitrogen-fixing powerhouse that fills the summer air with t...

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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...

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Whitegrass

Cortaderia pilosa

The shimmering soul of the southern moorlands, Whitegrass is a resilient tussock that provides shelter and beauty in ...

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Whiteleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos viscida

With its iconic mahogany-red bark and silver-white leaves, the Whiteleaf Manzanita is a sculptural masterpiece of the...

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Whorled plectranthus

Plectranthus verticillatus

A lush, trailing treasure from southern Africa, the Whorled plectranthus brightens shaded corners with its high-gloss...

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Wild Angelica

Angelica sylvestris

A towering architectural wonder of the wetlands, Wild Angelica is the ultimate summer skyscraper for pollinators. Wit...