Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
10 species
marsh blue violet
Viola cucullata
A vibrant herald of spring, the marsh blue violet transforms soggy garden corners into a sea of deep purple. This 'ho...
marsh hedge nettle
Stachys hispida
A hidden gem of the North American wetlands, the marsh hedge nettle stands out with its bristly stems and delicate, m...
marsh marigold
Caltha palustris
Glowing like nature's gold in the damp spring mud, the marsh marigold is a resilient herald of the changing seasons. ...
Marsh Skullcap
Scutellaria galericulata
A striking blue sentinel of the wetlands, the Marsh Skullcap brings architectural beauty and vital nectar to the damp...
marsh willowherb
Epilobium palustre
A delicate specialist of the northern wetlands, the marsh willowherb is a master of survival in boggy ground. Its tin...
Maryland Sanicle
Sanicula marilandica
A stalwart of the North American woodland, the Maryland Sanicle is famous for its hooked 'hitchhiker' seeds and its h...
Mexican prickly poppy
Argemone mexicana
A resilient beauty of the sun-scorched earth, the Mexican prickly poppy combines delicate yellow blooms with a formid...
Mojave Poppy
Eschscholzia glyptosperma
A golden treasure of the arid Southwest, the Mojave Poppy turns barren desert washes into a sea of brilliant yellow a...
musk mallow
Malva moschata
A summer staple with lace-like leaves and romantic pink blooms, the musk mallow is a pollinator's paradise. This eleg...
musk thistle
Carduus nutans
Recognized by its dramatic drooping purple blooms and formidable spiny armor, the Musk Thistle is a master of surviva...
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