Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Alberta Beardtongue
Penstemon albertinus
A vibrant jewel of the Rocky Mountains, the Alberta Beardtongue dazzles with its brilliant sky-blue flowers. This har...
Alsike clover
Trifolium hybridum
A charming and hardy bicolored wildflower, Alsike clover is a favorite of honeybees and a master of thriving in damp,...
American germander
Teucrium canadense
A resilient native wildflower that turns damp garden corners into a bustling hub for butterflies and bees. With its s...
American searocket
Cakile edentula
The American searocket is a master of the shoreline, blooming in the salt-sprayed sands where few other plants dare t...
American water-willow
Justicia americana
A hardy, water-loving wildflower that forms lush green islands and provides vital habitat for river life across Easte...
Aromatic Aster
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
A hardy autumn gem that transforms dry landscapes into a sea of purple. Known for its shrub-like shape and fragrant f...
Asarabacca
Asarum europaeum
A hidden gem of the forest floor, Asarabacca is a prehistoric-looking evergreen known for its glossy, kidney-shaped l...
Autumn Hawkbit
Scorzoneroides autumnalis
The Autumn Hawkbit is the gold-standard of late-season wildflowers, often mistaken for a dandelion but boasting a har...
azure bluet
Houstonia caerulea
A delicate herald of spring, the azure bluet carpets meadows and lawns in a sea of pale blue stars. Known fondly as '...
Azure Penstemon
Penstemon azureus
A striking mountain perennial known for its electric blue funnel-shaped flowers and waxy, silver-green foliage. It is...
Bell Heather
Erica cinerea
The vibrant purple heartbeat of the heathlands, Bell Heather is a resilient beauty that thrives where few others can....
Bermuda buttercup
Oxalis pes-caprae
Transforming backyards into vibrant carpets of gold, the Bermuda buttercup is a master of movement and a sure sign th...
bird's-foot trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
Often called 'eggs and bacon' for its red-streaked yellow petals, this resilient wildflower is a vital oasis for butt...
black knapweed
Centaurea nigra
A champion of the summer meadow, black knapweed is a magnet for butterflies and bees. Its vibrant purple 'buttons' an...
blue phlox
Phlox divaricata
The Blue Phlox is a fragrant woodland treasure that carpets the forest floor in soft lavender hues each spring. A vit...
Blue Scarlet Pimpernel
Lysimachia loeflingii
A natural barometer of the Mediterranean, the Blue Scarlet Pimpernel blankets the earth in brilliant azure blooms tha...
blue skullcap
Scutellaria tuberosa
A hidden gem of the West Coast, the blue skullcap is a low-growing wildflower famous for its vibrant violet blooms an...
blue vervain
Verbena hastata
An architectural marvel of the wet meadow, Blue vervain stands tall with its distinctive candelabra of violet blooms,...
bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Step into a fairy-tale landscape. The English bluebell is the crown jewel of the spring woodland, famous for its nodd...
Bridges' penstemon
Penstemon rostriflorus
Boasting brilliant scarlet blooms with a unique 'beaked' shape, Bridges' penstemon is a high-altitude powerhouse that...
Broad-leaved Grape-hyacinth
Muscari latifolium
A Turkish mountain treasure, the Broad-leaved Grape-hyacinth stuns with its dramatic two-tone indigo spikes and lush,...
Bunchleaf Penstemon
Penstemon heterophyllus
A California native masterpiece, the Bunchleaf Penstemon electrifies backyards with its stunning towers of sapphire a...
butterfly milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
The vibrant orange crown of the prairie, butterfly milkweed is a must-have for any pollinator garden and a favorite o...
California poppy
Eschscholzia californica
The California poppy is a vibrant symbol of the West, painting hillsides in brilliant shades of gold and orange. This...
Canada mayflower
Maianthemum canadense
Often called 'Wild Lily-of-the-Valley,' this charming forest dweller blankets the woodland floor with glossy heart-sh...
Canadian bunchberry
Cornus canadensis
The Canadian bunchberry is the sparkling jewel of the northern forest floor, known for its elegant white 'blooms' and...
Canadian wild ginger
Asarum canadense
A secretive treasure of the North American woodland, Canadian wild ginger blankets the forest floor with velvety hear...
cardinal flower
Lobelia cardinalis
A torch of brilliant crimson in the damp wild, the cardinal flower is nature's premiere hummingbird lure. This stunni...
Carolina ruellia
Ruellia caroliniensis
A delicate lavender treasure of the American South, the Carolina ruellia transforms shaded garden corners into bustli...
Carolina Springbeauty
Claytonia caroliniana
A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the Carolina Springbeauty carpets the forest floor in a soft pink hue long...
Cascade Beardtongue
Penstemon serrulatus
A vibrant purple beacon for hummingbirds, the Cascade Beardtongue thrives where the mountains meet the mist. Its saw-...
cedar sage
Salvia roemeriana
A scarlet treasure of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar sage brings brilliant color to the deepest garden shadows. This s...
Changing Forget-me-not
Myosotis discolor
Witness nature's color-shifting magic in your own backyard. The Changing Forget-me-not is a delicate wildflower that ...
checkered rattlesnake plantain
Goodyera tesselata
Meet the checkered rattlesnake plantain, a secretive woodland orchid with stunning 'snake-skin' leaves that stays gre...
Chelan Penstemon
Penstemon pruinosus
A gem of the Pacific Northwest shrub-steppe, the Chelan Penstemon stands out with its 'frosted' blue foliage and elec...
chicory
Cichorium intybus
A resilient traveler with blossoms the color of a summer sky, Chicory is more than just a roadside weed—it's a mornin...
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