Wildlife Species Library

Plants

Firespike

Odontonema tubaeforme

A towering beacon of brilliant red, Firespike is the ultimate 'gas station' for hummingbirds and butterflies. This ar...

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fireweed

Chamaenerion angustifolium

A spectacular herald of summer, Fireweed transforms disturbed landscapes into seas of brilliant magenta. This hardy w...

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Fishbone Fern

Nephrolepis cordifolia

The Fishbone Fern is a resilient and architectural masterpiece of the plant world, easily recognized by its ladder-li...

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Flame vine

Pyrostegia venusta

A cascading waterfall of brilliant orange, the Flame vine is a winter-blooming powerhouse that transforms fences into...

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Floating Heart

Nymphoides senegalensis

Floating Heart is a master of the wetlands, gracing African waters with its delicate, fringed white blossoms and icon...

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flower-of-an-hour

Hibiscus trionum

A fleeting beauty of the summer garden, the flower-of-an-hour reveals its stunning dark-eyed blooms for only a few ho...

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Fly Honeysuckle

Lonicera xylosteum

A resilient and bushy woodland staple, the Fly Honeysuckle is famous for its paired 'twin' flowers and brilliant red ...

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Forbes' Glory-of-the-snow

Scilla forbesii

A brilliant sapphire carpet that defies the winter chill, Forbes' Glory-of-the-snow is one of the first splashes of c...

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fox grape

Vitis labrusca

The bold, aromatic ancestor of the Concord grape, the Fox Grape is a vertical sanctuary and a wild autumn banquet for...

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fox sedge

Carex vulpinoidea

With its signature bristly seed heads that resemble a bushy fox's tail, Fox Sedge is a cornerstone of the backyard we...

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Foxtail Bristle-grass

Setaria italica

An ancient grain with a modern purpose, Foxtail Bristle-grass is a stunning ornamental that doubles as a high-energy ...

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fragrant sumac

Rhus aromatica

A powerhouse of the backyard ecosystem, fragrant sumac offers citrus-scented foliage, brilliant fall colors, and esse...

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Frank's sedge

Carex frankii

A champion of the rain garden, Frank's sedge is easily recognized by its distinctive, bristly seed heads that look li...

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French broom

Genista monspessulana

A golden-flowered invader from the Mediterranean, French broom is a master of rapid expansion, transforming backyards...

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fringed sedge

Carex crinita

With its elegant, drooping seed heads and fountain-like foliage, Fringed Sedge is the 'weeping willow' of the marsh w...

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fringed willowherb

Epilobium ciliatum

A hardy and prolific wildflower, the fringed willowherb is a master of dispersal, using silky wind-blown seeds to col...

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Garden angelica

Angelica archangelica

A towering, architectural marvel of the plant world, Garden Angelica is a magnet for pollinators and a dramatic addit...

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Garden Grape-hyacinth

Muscari armeniacum

A vibrant herald of spring, the Garden Grape-hyacinth blankets the earth in stunning cobalt blue. These hardy Mediter...

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garlic mustard

Alliaria petiolata

A tenacious invader of the forest understory, garlic mustard is a master of early-spring survival. Identifiable by it...

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Germander Speedwell

Veronica chamaedrys

A splash of sapphire in the springtime grass, the Germander Speedwell is famous for its bright blue 'bird's-eye' flow...

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Giant Bamboo

Dendrocalamus giganteus

The undisputed titan of the grass family, Giant Bamboo can grow over a foot in a single day, reaching heights that ri...

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Giant Bellflower

Campanula latifolia

A majestic sentinel of the shade, the Giant Bellflower offers a stunning vertical display of violet blooms that serve...

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Giant Cutgrass

Zizaniopsis miliacea

A towering sentinel of the southern wetlands, Giant Cutgrass is as beautiful as it is formidable. With its razor-edge...

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giant foxtail

Setaria faberi

A tall, elegant grass with iconic drooping seed heads, the giant foxtail is a late-summer staple of the backyard land...

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Giant Hogweed

Heracleum mantegazzianum

A towering and hazardous invasive, the Giant Hogweed commands attention with its massive white blooms and prehistoric...

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Giant leather fern

Acrostichum danaeifolium

A prehistoric titan of the wetlands, the Giant leather fern is the largest fern in North America. Its massive, leathe...

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giant reed

Arundo donax

A towering, bamboo-like invader that dominates waterways and backyards alike. Monitor this aggressive grass to protec...

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giant rhubarb

Gunnera manicata

A prehistoric giant that turns any backyard into a scene from the Jurassic era. Known for its massive leaves and arch...

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giant timber bamboo

Bambusa oldhamii

The crown jewel of clumping bamboos, Oldhamii transforms backyards into tropical cathedrals with its towering green c...

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globe sedge

Carex perglobosa

A resilient gem of the high peaks, the globe sedge defies the elements with its sturdy, orb-like flower heads. This a...

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golden Alexanders

Zizia aurea

A spring-blooming powerhouse, Golden Alexanders light up the garden with yellow umbels and serve as a vital nursery f...

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Golden-bell

Forsythia suspensa

The Golden-bell is spring's first masterpiece, draping backyards in a waterfall of brilliant yellow blooms. Its archi...

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Golden Leather Fern

Acrostichum aureum

A true titan of the wetlands, the Golden Leather Fern stands as a leathery, salt-defying giant. Its massive fronds an...

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golden shrimp plant

Pachystachys lutea

With its neon-yellow spikes and delicate white 'shrimp' blooms, this Peruvian native is a tropical masterpiece. It se...

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golden tree fern

Dicksonia fibrosa

The golden tree fern is a stoic, slow-growing pillar of the New Zealand bush, famous for its thick fibrous trunk and ...

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gorse

Ulex europaeus

A resilient, gold-bloomed evergreen that thrives where other plants fail, Gorse is a vital sanctuary for songbirds an...