Species library

Coastal Pricklypear

Opuntia littoralis

The sprawling architect of the California coast, the Coastal Pricklypear is a fortress for wildlife and a burst of co...

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Coffee Bush

Clausena excavata

A fragrant staple of Southeast Asian gardens, the Coffee Bush is a vibrant evergreen famous for its translucent pink ...

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common bamboo

Bambusa vulgaris

The world's most recognizable giant grass, common bamboo brings a touch of the tropics to any landscape with its gold...

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Common Barley

Hordeum vulgare

A cornerstone of human civilization, Common Barley is a resilient and beautiful cereal grain known for its distinctiv...

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common bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

A hidden gem of the acidic woodlands, the common bilberry provides a vital summer feast and stunning autumn colors. I...

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common boneset

Eupatorium perfoliatum

With leaves that seem to grow right through its stem, common boneset is one of the most distinctive wildflowers in th...

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common buckthorn

Rhamnus cathartica

A hardy survivor from Europe and Asia, the common buckthorn has become a dominant fixture in North American landscape...

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Common Butterbur

Petasites hybridus

A true herald of spring, Common Butterbur transforms muddy riverbanks into lush green sanctuaries with its massive, p...

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common chickweed

Stellaria media

Often dismissed as a simple garden weed, Common Chickweed is a vital ecological hero. This star-flowered groundcover ...

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common cowparsnip

Heracleum maximum

Towering up to ten feet tall, the common cowparsnip is a native giant of the North American landscape, famous for its...

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common dogwood

Cornus sanguinea

A champion of the hedgerow, the common dogwood dazzles with fire-red winter stems and serves as a bustling hub for bi...

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Common Glasswort

Salicornia europaea

A succulent survivor of the salt marshes, Common Glasswort paints the coastline in brilliant shades of emerald and cr...

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Common Honeysuckle

Lonicera periclymenum

An icon of the evening garden, Common Honeysuckle fills the air with an intoxicating scent and provides a vital verti...

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common hoptree

Ptelea trifoliata

A hidden gem of the citrus family, the common hoptree is the ultimate host plant for the magnificent Giant Swallowtai...

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common ivy

Hedera helix

The ultimate architectural climber of the backyard, Common Ivy is a year-round sanctuary for everything from hibernat...

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Common Jasmine

Jasminum officinale

The Common Jasmine is the crown jewel of the fragrant garden, a vigorous climber that fills the summer night with its...

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Common Oat

Avena sativa

The Common Oat is more than just a farm staple; it's a golden beacon for backyard wildlife. Its elegant, drooping see...

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common pawpaw

Asimina triloba

Discover the 'Indiana Banana,' a tropical-looking native tree that hosts rare butterflies and produces North America'...

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Common Privet

Ligustrum vulgare

A versatile cornerstone of the European countryside, Common Privet offers dense sanctuary and a seasonal feast for po...

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common snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

The ultimate symbol of hope, the common snowdrop is the first flower to brave the winter chill, often carpeting garde...

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common soft brome

Bromus hordeaceus

A velvety-soft meadow grass that transforms backyard landscapes into shimmering waves of green and gold. Common soft ...

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common water hyacinth

Pontederia crassipes

The common water hyacinth is a floating marvel known for its stunning lavender spikes and incredible speed. While it'...

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Compact Rush

Juncus conglomeratus

A structural masterpiece of the wetlands, the Compact Rush is easily identified by its tight, ball-like flower cluste...

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coral honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens

A spectacular native climber, coral honeysuckle is the crown jewel of the hummingbird garden. Its scarlet trumpets an...

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corn mint

Mentha arvensis

A fragrant powerhouse of the damp wild, Corn Mint is easily identified by its tiered purple blooms and a refreshing m...

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Cotton Rosemallow

Hibiscus mutabilis

Witness the 'Confederate Rose,' a botanical marvel that transforms from snowy white to ruby red in the span of a sing...

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Creeping Bellflower

Campanula rapunculoides

A striking but persistent garden 'rover,' the Creeping Bellflower is famous for its elegant purple spires and its nea...

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creeping bluet

Oldenlandiopsis callitrichoides

Discover the 'hidden carpet' of your garden with the creeping bluet, a tiny, mat-forming wonder that transforms damp ...

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Creeping Charlie

Pilea nummulariifolia

A lush, quilted groundcover that transforms garden floors and hanging baskets into vibrant green carpets. Known for i...

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creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia

A shimmering carpet of coin-shaped leaves and sun-yellow blooms, creeping Jenny turns damp garden corners into vibran...

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creeping mahonia

Berberis repens

A hardy survivor of the western woods, creeping mahonia blankets the ground with holly-like leaves and vibrant yellow...

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creeping thistle

Cirsium arvense

A resilient perennial famous for its vibrant purple blooms and prickly leaves, the creeping thistle is a powerhouse o...

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Creeping Woodsorrel

Oxalis corniculata

Often mistaken for clover, the Creeping Woodsorrel is a miniature marvel featuring 'sleeping' leaves and seed pods th...

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crested sedge

Carex cristatella

Featuring bristly, star-shaped seed heads that look like miniature pineapples, the Crested Sedge is a structural mast...

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Crested Wheatgrass

Agropyron cristatum

A resilient survivor of the northern plains, Crested Wheatgrass is famous for its distinctive comb-shaped seed heads ...

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cross vine

Bignonia capreolata

A spectacular native climber that paints fences in fiery hues of red and gold, the cross vine is the ultimate magnet ...

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