Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
36 species
Sand-loving Wallflower
Erysimum ammophilum
A golden beacon of the California dunes, the Sand-loving Wallflower is a rare coastal gem that defies the harsh sea s...
Sawsepal Beardtongue
Penstemon glaber
The Sawsepal Beardtongue is an electric-blue masterpiece of the American West. A favorite of hummingbirds and bumbleb...
scarlet bugler
Penstemon centranthifolius
A vibrant burst of fire in the dry chaparral, the scarlet bugler is a stunning native wildflower that acts as a natur...
scarlet pimpernel
Lysimachia arvensis
Often called the 'Poor Man's Weather-Glass,' this tiny scarlet wildflower is nature's own barometer. Watch as its bri...
Scarlet Rosemallow
Hibiscus coccineus
A towering beacon of the American wetlands, the Scarlet Rosemallow commands attention with its massive, star-shaped c...
Sharpsepal Beardtongue
Penstemon tenuis
A lavender gem of the Southern wetlands, the Sharpsepal Beardtongue is a tall, elegant perennial that transforms damp...
showy milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
The crown jewel of the western prairie, showy milkweed is more than just a wildflower—it's a vital nursery for Monarc...
Showy Penstemon
Penstemon spectabilis
A towering icon of the California chaparral, the Showy Penstemon dazzles with its electric blue spikes and serves as ...
Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
With its elegant, sword-like foliage and vivid violet blooms, the Siberian Iris is a timeless favorite for backyard o...
Siberian squill
Scilla siberica
The first true blue of spring, Siberian squill transforms garden floors into a shimmering azure carpet before the tre...
side-flowering skullcap
Scutellaria lateriflora
A delicate late-summer gem, the side-flowering skullcap is a favorite for native pollinators. Its unique, helmet-shap...
sky blue aster
Symphyotrichum oolentangiense
A late-season masterpiece, the sky blue aster provides a stunning wash of azure to the autumn landscape. It is a vita...
Slender Blue Flag
Iris prismatica
Elegant and airy, the Slender Blue Flag is the 'quiet cousin' of the iris world. With its grass-like leaves and stunn...
Slender speedwell
Veronica filiformis
The Slender speedwell is the master of the 'blue carpet' effect, turning ordinary spring lawns into a sea of delicate...
Slender toothwort
Cardamine angustata
A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the Slender Toothwort paints the forest floor in hues of white and pink. T...
slender yellow woodsorrel
Oxalis dillenii
Look closely at your lawn and you might find the slender yellow woodsorrel, a fascinating plant with heart-shaped lea...
Small Cow-wheat
Melampyrum sylvaticum
A hidden treasure of the ancient forest, the Small Cow-wheat is a master of survival, blending a beautiful golden blo...
Small-flower Beardtongue
Penstemon procerus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the high country, the Small-flower Beardtongue blankets meadows in stunning shades of indi...
Smooth Beardtongue
Penstemon subglaber
A masterpiece of the high desert and mountain slopes, the Smooth Beardtongue dazzles with its hairless, waxy stems an...
smooth blue aster
Symphyotrichum laeve
A late-season masterpiece of the prairie, the smooth blue aster paints the autumn landscape in shades of sapphire and...
smooth hawkweed
Pilosella piloselloides
With its clusters of vibrant yellow blooms and resilient nature, smooth hawkweed is a common sight in summer meadows....
Snow-in-summer
Cerastium tomentosum
A shimmering carpet of silver and white, Snow-in-summer transforms rocky garden edges into a dramatic alpine landscap...
southern blue flag
Iris virginica
A regal native beauty that transforms wet backyard corners into violet-hued sanctuaries for hummingbirds and bees. Wi...
Southern Harebell
Campanula divaricata
A delicate mountain treasure, the Southern Harebell defies the rugged cliffs of the Appalachians with its airy, viole...
Spanish Bluebell
Hyacinthoides hispanica
A robust and cheerful herald of spring, the Spanish Bluebell brightens shady garden corners with its sturdy spikes of...
spiny phlox
Phlox hoodii
A tough-as-nails survivor of the American West, Spiny Phlox turns rocky, barren soils into a sea of white blossoms ev...
Spotted deadnettle
Lamium maculatum
A silver-tongued beauty of the shade, Spotted Deadnettle brightens dark garden corners while providing a critical nec...
spotted Joe-Pye weed
Eutrochium maculatum
A towering icon of the American wetlands, Spotted Joe-Pye Weed is a pollinator powerhouse known for its massive pink ...
Spreading Bellflower
Campanula patula
A star among wildflowers, the Spreading Bellflower is famous for its widely flared, lilac petals and delicate, airy s...
star chickweed
Stellaria pubera
A woodland gem that mimics the night sky, Star Chickweed is one of the brightest heralds of the eastern spring. Its d...
star-flowered lily-of-the-valley
Maianthemum stellatum
A woodland gem with a rhythmic zig-zag stem and starry white blooms, the star-flowered lily-of-the-valley brings a so...
striped wintergreen
Chimaphila maculata
A striking woodland treasure, striped wintergreen brightens the forest floor with its variegated evergreen leaves and...
Summer snowflake
Leucojum aestivum
Graceful and resilient, the Summer snowflake dances in the spring breeze with its characteristic green-tipped bells. ...
swamp milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
The crown jewel of the butterfly garden, swamp milkweed is a vibrant, vanilla-scented powerhouse that sustains Monarc...
swamp rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
A giant of the American wetlands, the swamp rose mallow produces some of the largest native flowers in North America....
sweet black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Famed for its sweet anise scent and golden-yellow blooms, the sweet black-eyed Susan is a cornerstone of the American...
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