Species library

Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

145–180 of 583 species

Curry Leaf

Curry Leaf

Bergera koenigii

A fragrant staple of the spice garden, the Curry Leaf tree is a magnet for beautiful butterflies and a lush addition ...

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Cyperus Sedge

Cyperus Sedge

Carex pseudocyperus

The Cyperus Sedge is a master of the water’s edge, recognized by its distinctive weeping, hop-like seed heads and vib...

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dahoon holly

dahoon holly

Ilex cassine

A coastal classic with vibrant winter appeal, the dahoon holly is a lush evergreen that transforms damp backyard corn...

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Dallis grass

Dallis grass

Paspalum dilatatum

A champion of survival, Dallis grass is a resilient perennial known for its distinctive drooping seed heads and 'stic...

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Dark Grape-hyacinth

Dark Grape-hyacinth

Muscari commutatum

A masterpiece of the Mediterranean spring, the Dark Grape-hyacinth is famous for its near-black, velvety blooms. This...

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Deadly Nightshade

Deadly Nightshade

Atropa bella-donna

A plant of dark legend and striking beauty, Deadly Nightshade is famous for its bell-shaped flowers and lethal, ink-b...

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deerberry

deerberry

Vaccinium stamineum

A hidden gem of the North American forest, the Deerberry offers unique drooping blossoms and a vital feast for backya...

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deergrass

deergrass

Muhlenbergia rigens

A majestic bunchgrass of the American West, deergrass provides a shimmering silver sanctuary for backyard wildlife. T...

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desert rose

desert rose

Adenium obesum

A sculptural wonder of the arid world, the desert rose combines a rugged, swollen trunk with delicate, trumpet-shaped...

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Dewey's sedge

Dewey's sedge

Carex deweyana

A graceful, arching sedge of the deep woods, Dewey's sedge is a master of the shade, providing soft textures and esse...

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diffuse knapweed

diffuse knapweed

Centaurea diffusa

A master of survival and seed dispersal, Diffuse Knapweed is a hardy Mediterranean traveler that has reshaped the lan...

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Dill

Dill

Anethum graveolens

A fragrant staple of the spice rack that doubles as a vital sanctuary for the garden's most beautiful butterflies. Di...

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Douglas' sedge

Douglas' sedge

Carex douglasii

A resilient survivor of the American West, Douglas' sedge turns harsh, alkaline soils into thriving green mats. This ...

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downy pagoda plant

downy pagoda plant

Blephilia ciliata

The Downy Pagoda Plant is a stunning native wildflower known for its unique stacked blooms and its incredible ability...

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Dragon bamboo

Dragon bamboo

Dendrocalamus asper

A true titan of the grass family, Dragon bamboo features massive, velvety culms that can reach the height of a ten-st...

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Dusty miller

Dusty miller

Jacobaea maritima

A Mediterranean masterpiece of silver and silk, the Dusty miller is a hardy survivor that brings moonlight-colored fo...

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dwarf fernleaf bamboo

dwarf fernleaf bamboo

Pleioblastus distichus

A miniature marvel of the bamboo world, the Dwarf Fernleaf Bamboo provides lush, fern-like textures for any landscape...

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dwarf ginseng

dwarf ginseng

Panax trifolius

A delicate, white-flowered gem of the spring understory, dwarf ginseng is a master of the short-lived forest bloom. T...

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Dwarf Gorse

Dwarf Gorse

Ulex minor

A resilient survivor of the windswept heath, Dwarf Gorse brings a golden glow to the landscape just as summer begins ...

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dwarf mallow

dwarf mallow

Malva neglecta

A humble yet resilient backyard staple, the dwarf mallow is a master of survival. Famous for its edible 'cheesewheel'...

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Dwarf Nettle

Dwarf Nettle

Urtica urens

Though small in stature, the Dwarf Nettle packs a potent punch with its stinging hairs. This rapid-growing annual is ...

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Dwarf White Stripe Bamboo

Dwarf White Stripe Bamboo

Pleioblastus variegatus

The Dwarf White Stripe Bamboo is a striking, low-growing plant known for its brilliant variegated leaves. It transfor...

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Early Lowbush Blueberry

Early Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium pallidum

A sweet treasure of the Eastern forests, the Early Lowbush Blueberry offers delicate spring blooms and a summer feast...

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eastern poison ivy

eastern poison ivy

Toxicodendron radicans

Don't let the 'leaves of three' scare you away. Eastern Poison Ivy is a stunningly colorful native plant that serves ...

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Engelmann's Pricklypear

Engelmann's Pricklypear

Opuntia engelmannii

A legendary survivor of the American deserts, Engelmann's Pricklypear is much more than just a cactus. Its striking y...

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Eurasian Sweet-Flag

Eurasian Sweet-Flag

Acorus calamus

With its sword-like leaves and a scent that bridges the gap between citrus and cinnamon, Eurasian Sweet-Flag is the a...

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European black elderberry

European black elderberry

Sambucus nigra

A cornerstone of the backyard ecosystem, the European black elderberry provides a year-round theater of wildlife acti...

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European Cyclamen

European Cyclamen

Cyclamen purpurascens

A fragrant jewel of the European woodlands, the European Cyclamen captivates with its uniquely swept-back petals and ...

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European Frog-bit

European Frog-bit

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae

A master of the still-water surface, the European Frog-bit transforms ponds with its carpet of heart-shaped leaves an...

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European holly

European holly

Ilex aquifolium

The European Holly is more than just a holiday symbol; it is a fortress of survival for backyard wildlife. This hardy...

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European Searocket

European Searocket

Cakile maritima

A hardy pioneer of the shoreline, the European Searocket turns shifting sands into a blooming oasis. With its succule...

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European wood-sorrel

European wood-sorrel

Oxalis acetosella

Meet the delicate 'sleeping' beauty of the forest floor, a resilient wildflower known for its heart-shaped leaves and...

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European Woodland Sedge

European Woodland Sedge

Carex sylvatica

With its elegant, fountain-like clumps and delicate drooping seed heads, the European Woodland Sedge is the emerald j...

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False Cleavers

False Cleavers

Galium spurium

A master hitchhiker and expert climber, False Cleavers uses thousands of tiny hooks to scramble over its neighbors. T...

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False Fox-sedge

False Fox-sedge

Carex otrubae

A hardy and architectural gem of the wetlands, the False Fox-sedge offers dense cover for small creatures and strikin...

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false nettle

false nettle

Boehmeria cylindrica

The false nettle is a sting-free powerhouse for your backyard ecosystem. A favorite of Red Admiral butterflies, this ...

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