Wildlife Species Library

Plants

Goutweed

Aegopodium podagraria

A resilient survivor of the shade, Goutweed creates lush green carpets where other plants struggle. Known for its per...

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graceful sedge

Carex gracillima

An elegant, fountain-like woodland resident known for its nodding seed heads and regal purple base. The graceful sedg...

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Grape hyacinth

Muscari neglectum

A spring garden staple, the Grape Hyacinth paints the ground in shades of deep indigo just as the winter frost recede...

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Gray's sedge

Carex grayi

Featuring otherworldly, star-shaped seed heads that look like ancient weaponry, Gray's Sedge is a striking North Amer...

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great rhododendron

Rhododendron maximum

The 'Great Laurel' of the Appalachians, this towering evergreen turns shaded woodlands into lush, floral sanctuaries ...

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great stinging nettle

Urtica dioica

The Great Stinging Nettle is a misunderstood masterpiece of the backyard wild. A vital host for butterflies and a for...

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Great Willowherb

Epilobium hirsutum

A towering beauty of the wetlands, the Great Willowherb lights up damp garden corners with its notched pink petals an...

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Greater celandine

Chelidonium majus

A resilient member of the poppy family, Greater celandine illuminates shady garden corners with its golden blossoms a...

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Greater Pond-sedge

Carex riparia

A towering titan of the wetlands, the Greater Pond-sedge is easily recognized by its sharp triangular stems and stunn...

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greater snowdrop

Galanthus elwesii

A defiant burst of life in the mid-winter chill, the Greater Snowdrop is easily recognized by its bold, grey-green fo...

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greater stitchwort

Rabelera holostea

Often called the 'Easter Bell,' the greater stitchwort transforms spring hedgerows into a sea of white stars. Its del...

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Greater Straw Sedge

Carex normalis

An elegant, clump-forming sedge known for its distinct straw-colored seed heads and exceptional value to local pollin...

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green amaranth

Amaranthus viridis

Often overlooked as a common garden weed, Green Amaranth is a master of survival and a nutritional powerhouse. Its sl...

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Green Arrow Arum

Peltandra virginica

A structural masterpiece of the marsh, the Green Arrow Arum stands as a lush, emerald guardian of the shoreline. With...

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Green Bristle Grass

Setaria viridis

The wild ancestor of foxtail millet, Green Bristle Grass is a summer staple that turns backyard edges into shimmering...

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Grey Mangrove

Avicennia marina

The resilient architect of the coastline, the Grey Mangrove creates a bustling metropolis for wildlife between the la...

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Grey Samphire

Tecticornia halocnemoides

A master of the salt flats, the Grey Samphire is a succulent survivor that paints the Australian landscape in shades ...

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Grey Sedge

Carex divulsa

An elegant, fountain-like evergreen sedge, Grey Sedge provides year-round texture and essential habitat for backyard ...

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ground-ivy

Glechoma hederacea

A fragrant, creeping treasure of the spring garden, ground-ivy creates a lush purple carpet that serves as one of the...

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Hairawn Muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Transform your backyard into a dreamy autumn landscape with the misty pink plumes of Hairawn Muhly. This hardy native...

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Hairy Crabgrass

Digitaria sanguinalis

Often dismissed as a common lawn weed, Hairy Crabgrass is a master of survival and a historical grain crop. Its finge...

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hairy white oldfield aster

Symphyotrichum pilosum

A late-season superstar, the hairy white oldfield aster transforms autumn landscapes into a sea of white blossoms. It...

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Halberd-leaf Rosemallow

Hibiscus laevis

A towering wetland beauty, the Halberd-leaf Rosemallow commands attention with its massive, tropical-looking blooms a...

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Hanging sedge

Carex pendula

The Hanging Sedge is a dramatic, arching perennial that brings a touch of wild woodland elegance to damp garden corne...

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hard fescue

Festuca trachyphylla

The unsung hero of the low-maintenance backyard, hard fescue is a hardy, bunch-forming grass that thrives where other...

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Hard Rush

Juncus inflexus

The Hard Rush is a striking, blue-hued sentinel of the wetlands, easily recognized by its stiff, ridged stems. A favo...

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hard shield fern

Polystichum aculeatum

A resilient survivor of the ancient forest, the hard shield fern boasts glossy, leathery fronds that stay green even ...

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hay-scented fern

Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Transforming the forest floor into a fragrant, lacy carpet, the hay-scented fern is a hardy survivor of the eastern w...

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heath speedwell

Veronica officinalis

A resilient traveler from the old world, heath speedwell paints the ground in delicate shades of lilac and blue. This...

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hedge bamboo

Bambusa multiplex

A lush, non-invasive clumping bamboo that transforms backyards into private sanctuaries. Its dense, feathery foliage ...

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Hedge Bedstraw

Galium mollugo

Often called 'False Baby's Breath,' Hedge Bedstraw creates a magnificent cloud of white stars in summer meadows. This...

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Hedge mustard

Sisymbrium officinale

Often called the 'Singer's Plant,' Hedge mustard is a master of survival in the backyard. Its wiry, skeletal frame an...

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Heller's Beardtongue

Penstemon triflorus

A magenta masterpiece of the Texas Hill Country, Heller's Beardtongue brings a splash of royal purple to rocky landsc...

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Herbaceous Seepweed

Suaeda maritima

A resilient coastal pioneer that paints salt marshes in hues of emerald and crimson. Discover the fascinating life of...

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Hoary Mountainmint

Pycnanthemum incanum

A silver-dusted gem of the late summer garden, Hoary Mountainmint is the ultimate 'pollinator magnet.' Its frosted fo...

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hoary stock

Matthiola incana

Famed for its spicy, clove-like scent and soft, silvery foliage, hoary stock is the crown jewel of the pollinator gar...