Wildlife Species Library

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

Bell Heather
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

blue vervain

Verbena hastata

An architectural marvel of the wet meadow, Blue vervain stands tall with its distinctive candelabra of violet blooms,...

bluebell
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

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
Wildflowers

Bunchleaf Penstemon

Penstemon heterophyllus

A California native masterpiece, the Bunchleaf Penstemon electrifies backyards with its stunning towers of sapphire a...

butterfly milkweed
Wildflowers

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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