Wildlife Species Library

Plants

Broom Snakeweed

Gutierrezia sarothrae

A hardy, golden-flowered subshrub that defines the rugged beauty of the American West. Broom Snakeweed provides a vit...

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Brush Cherry

Syzygium paniculatum

A vibrant Australian rainforest native, the Brush Cherry is a wildlife magnet famous for its glossy evergreen leaves ...

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buffalograss

Bouteloua dactyloides

The resilient heart of the American prairie, Buffalograss is a tough, low-growing native that creates a soft, drought...

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bulbous buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus

A golden herald of spring, the bulbous buttercup lights up meadows with its waxy, sun-tracking blooms and unique down...

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Bull Thistle

Cirsium vulgare

The Bull Thistle is a rugged and beautiful survivor, famous as the national emblem of Scotland and beloved by backyar...

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Bush Penstemon

Penstemon fruticosus

A resilient mountain beauty that brings a splash of purple to the Pacific Northwest’s rocky terrains. This woody pere...

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cabbage, broccoli, and allies

Brassica oleracea

The ultimate garden chameleon, Brassica oleracea is the ancestor of everything from kale to cauliflower. This resilie...

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calico aster

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

A late-blooming pollinator magnet, the calico aster is famous for its 'lateriflorum' growth—clusters of white flowers...

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California barley

Hordeum californicum

A graceful, tufted perennial bunchgrass native to the golden hills and coastal prairies of the West. California barle...

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Camphor

Camphora officinarum

A majestic East Asian evergreen famous for its aromatic wood and cooling canopy. This architectural giant is a sanctu...

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Canada clearweed

Pilea pumila

Meet the translucent wonder of the forest floor. Canada clearweed is a smooth, glass-like member of the nettle family...

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Canada wild rye

Elymus canadensis

Defined by its elegant, nodding seed heads and shaggy appearance, Canada wild rye is a cornerstone of the North Ameri...

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canadian bluejoint

Calamagrostis canadensis

A cornerstone of North American wetlands, Canadian Bluejoint adds a graceful, shimmering blue-green movement to any l...

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Cape Honeysuckle

Tecomaria capensis

A vibrant, nectar-rich powerhouse from Southern Africa that transforms any backyard into a bustling hub for hummingbi...

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Cardinal's guard

Pachystachys coccinea

A scarlet beacon for hummingbirds, the Cardinal's guard is a stunning tropical shrub that transforms any garden into ...

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carpet bugle

Ajuga reptans

A lush, spreading groundcover that paints the forest floor in shades of deep blue and bronze. Carpet bugle is a polli...

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catchweed bedstraw

Galium aparine

The original inspiration for Velcro, Catchweed bedstraw is a master of mobility in the plant world. Watch it scramble...

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cattail sedge

Carex typhina

A hidden gem of the wetlands, the cattail sedge stands out with its unique, club-like spikes and lush green tufts. Th...

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Celandine Poppy

Chelidonium diphyllum

A golden beacon of the spring woodland, the Celandine Poppy carpets forest floors with brilliant yellow blooms and di...

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Celery

Apium graveolens

A crisp garden staple with ancient roots, Celery is more than just a vegetable—it's a vital host for beautiful butter...

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Centipede Grass

Eremochloa ophiuroides

The ultimate 'lazy man's grass,' this hardy perennial creates a lush, apple-green carpet that thrives where other pla...

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Cheatgrass

Bromus tectorum

A prolific and transformative invader, Cheatgrass reshapes entire landscapes with its rapid spring growth and vibrant...

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Cherimoya

Annona cherimola

Known as the 'Custard Apple,' the Cherimoya is a lush Andean tree prized for its creamy, heart-shaped fruit. It trans...

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Cherry laurel

Prunus laurocerasus

A glossy-leaved evergreen powerhouse that provides essential year-round shelter and a seasonal feast for backyard birds.

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Chewing's Fescue

Festuca nigrescens

A champion of shade and poor soils, Chewing's Fescue is the 'fine-haired' beauty of the grass world. This resilient b...

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Chilean rhubarb

Gunnera tinctoria

The Chilean Rhubarb is a botanical giant, boasting leaves so large they look like they belong in a prehistoric jungle...

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Chinese Ixora

Ixora chinensis

A cornerstone of the tropical garden, the Chinese Ixora is a 'jungle flame' that attracts a revolving door of butterf...

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Chinese privet

Ligustrum sinense

A fragrant invader that has redefined the American landscape, Chinese privet is a master of survival. Its dense green...

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Chinese witch-hazel

Hamamelis mollis

The Chinese witch-hazel is a winter-blooming icon, famous for its intense citrus fragrance and golden, spider-like fl...

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Christmas fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

A hardy icon of the eastern woodlands, the Christmas fern provides a splash of vibrant green even in the depths of wi...

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cinnamon fern

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

A living fossil from the Triassic period, the cinnamon fern is a prehistoric beauty known for its vibrant green frond...

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Cinnamon tree

Cinnamomum burmanni

Famous for its aromatic 'Korintje' spice and stunning reddish new foliage, the Cinnamon tree is a cornerstone of Sout...

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Climbing fig

Ficus pumila

A vigorous evergreen climber that turns cold stone into living walls. Known for its tiny heart-shaped leaves and incr...

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Cluster Fig

Ficus racemosa

A biological powerhouse of the tropics, the Cluster Fig feeds an entire ecosystem by growing massive bundles of fruit...

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Coffee Bush

Clausena excavata

A fragrant staple of Southeast Asian gardens, the Coffee Bush is a vibrant evergreen famous for its translucent pink ...

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common bamboo

Bambusa vulgaris

The world's most recognizable giant grass, common bamboo brings a touch of the tropics to any landscape with its gold...