Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carex deweyana
A graceful, arching sedge of the deep woods, Dewey's sedge is a master of the shade, providing soft textures and esse...
Plantsdiffuse 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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