Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Amazon Frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
A lush, floating aquatic plant that transforms pond surfaces into vibrant green carpets. Known for its lily-pad-like ...
Aquatic Plants
American frogbit
Limnobium spongia
A floating architect of the American South, American frogbit creates lush, emerald carpets across quiet waters, provi...
Aquatic Plants
Branched Bur-reed
Sparganium erectum
A structural masterpiece of the water's edge, the Branched Bur-reed provides essential 'high-rise' housing for dragon...
Aquatic Plants
pickerelweed
Pontederia cordata
A vibrant sentinel of the shoreline, Pickerelweed paints the water's edge with spikes of brilliant violet. This essen...
Aquatic Plants
spatterdock
Nuphar advena
A vibrant staple of North American wetlands, the Spatterdock offers more than just beauty—it is a bustling hub for aq...
Aquatic Plants
Water Snowflake
Nymphoides indica
Adorn your pond with the delicate, fringed beauty of the Water Snowflake, a resilient aquatic plant that transforms w...
Aquatic Plants
Watershield
Brasenia schreberi
The Watershield is a master of pond geometry, featuring perfectly oval floating leaves and a mysterious gelatinous co...
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