Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
16 species
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-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
A golden icon of the American landscape, the black-eyed Susan is a hardy wildflower that serves as a vital oasis for ...
black knapweed
Centaurea nigra
A champion of the summer meadow, black knapweed is a magnet for butterflies and bees. Its vibrant purple 'buttons' an...
Black Snakeroot
Sanicula canadensis
A master of the woodland understory, Black Snakeroot is a native wildflower famous for its 'hitchhiking' seeds and it...
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,...
brown-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba
The brown-eyed Susan is a late-summer star, offering a prolific display of golden blooms that serve as a vital nectar...
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...
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