Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
11 species
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 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
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...
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