Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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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...
tall bellflower
Campanulastrum americanum
A towering spire of violet stars, the tall bellflower is a summer masterpiece that bridges the gap between wild woodl...
tall boneset
Eupatorium altissimum
A statuesque late-season bloom, tall boneset transforms sunny fields into bustling nectar stations. Its fuzzy white c...
Texas Sage
Salvia texana
A hardy survivor of the limestone prairies, Texas Sage paints the landscape with deep indigo blooms every spring. Thi...
tiny bluet
Houstonia pusilla
One of the first heralds of spring, the tiny bluet transforms ordinary lawns into a shimmering carpet of indigo stars...
Tufted Poppy
Eschscholzia caespitosa
A delicate herald of spring, the Tufted Poppy blankets foothills in shades of brilliant lemon-yellow. Smaller and mor...
Two-leaved Toothwort
Cardamine diphylla
A delicate herald of spring, the Two-leaved Toothwort carpets the forest floor with starry white blossoms before the ...
Venus's looking-glass
Triodanis biflora
A fleeting violet treasure of the late spring, Venus's looking-glass brings a touch of celestial color to sun-drenche...
Virginia Springbeauty
Claytonia virginica
A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the Virginia Springbeauty transforms the forest floor into a sea of candy-...
Wasatch Beardtongue
Penstemon cyananthus
A stunning burst of electric blue, the Wasatch Beardtongue is the crown jewel of the Intermountain West’s wild garden...
water forget-me-not
Myosotis scorpioides
The water forget-me-not is a sprawling, sky-blue gem that turns muddy banks into living tapestries. A favorite of poe...
water hemlock
Cicuta maculata
Often called the most 'violently toxic' plant in North America, water hemlock is a tall, striking wetland perennial t...
Welsh Poppy
Papaver cambricum
A burst of sunshine in the shadiest corners, the Welsh Poppy is a hardy mountain native that has found a second home ...
Western Bog Laurel
Kalmia microphylla
A hardy jewel of the mountain wetlands, Western Bog Laurel dazzles with its bowl-shaped pink blossoms and fascinating...
western hawkweed
Hieracium scouleri
A shaggy, silver-haired survivor of the western mountains, Scouler's woollyweed brightens dry slopes with its golden,...
Western Wallflower
Erysimum capitatum
A beacon of the western wilderness, the Western Wallflower paints hillsides in hues of gold and amber. This rugged be...
White deadnettle
Lamium album
The 'gentle cousin' of the stinging nettle, White Dead-nettle is a beautiful, sting-free wildflower that provides a v...
white heath aster
Symphyotrichum ericoides
Transform your autumn landscape with the 'snow' of the prairie. The white heath aster is a hardy, late-season powerho...
white snakeroot
Ageratina altissima
Transforming shaded corners into a sea of white, this resilient wildflower is a vital late-season sanctuary for polli...
White Wood Aster
Eurybia divaricata
A resilient star of the shadows, the White Wood Aster illuminates the forest floor with its brilliant white blooms an...
Wilcox's Penstemon
Penstemon wilcoxii
A vibrant jewel of the Pacific Northwest mountains, Wilcox's Penstemon dazzles with spikes of sky-blue flowers that s...
wild bergamot
Monarda fistulosa
A summer icon of the American prairie, wild bergamot provides a spectacular burst of lavender color and an irresistib...
Wild radish
Raphanus raphanistrum
A hardy pioneer of the mustard family, the wild radish brings delicate, veined blossoms to the rugged edges of our su...
wild sarsaparilla
Aralia nudicaulis
A shadow-loving staple of the North American woods, Wild Sarsaparilla is famous for its hidden blooms and 'leaves of ...
Winged Loosestrife
Lythrum alatum
The elegant, native alternative to invasive wetland plants, Winged Loosestrife offers striking purple blooms and uniq...
Winter Aconite
Eranthis hyemalis
The brave golden herald of the late winter garden, Winter Aconite defies the frost to carpet the forest floor in bril...
wood anemone
Anemonoides nemorosa
A delicate herald of the changing seasons, the wood anemone carpets forest floors in a sea of white stars before the ...
Wood Cow-wheat
Melampyrum nemorosum
Known in Sweden as 'Night and Day,' this striking forest wildflower captivates with its brilliant purple bracts and g...
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