Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

Alberta Beardtongue
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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 ginseng
Wildflowers

American ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

The ghost of the Eastern forest, American ginseng is a legendary perennial prized for its slow-growing roots and dist...

American searocket
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

Azure Penstemon

Penstemon azureus

A striking mountain perennial known for its electric blue funnel-shaped flowers and waxy, silver-green foliage. It is...

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