Species library

Changing Forget-me-not

Myosotis discolor

Witness nature's color-shifting magic in your own backyard. The Changing Forget-me-not is a delicate wildflower that ...

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checkered rattlesnake plantain

Goodyera tesselata

Meet the checkered rattlesnake plantain, a secretive woodland orchid with stunning 'snake-skin' leaves that stays gre...

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Chelan Penstemon

Penstemon pruinosus

A gem of the Pacific Northwest shrub-steppe, the Chelan Penstemon stands out with its 'frosted' blue foliage and elec...

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chicory

Cichorium intybus

A resilient traveler with blossoms the color of a summer sky, Chicory is more than just a roadside weed—it's a mornin...

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clasping Venus's looking glass

Triodanis perfoliata

A charming native wildflower with brilliant star-shaped violet blossoms and unique leaves that wrap around the stem l...

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clustered bellflower

Campanula glomerata

A vibrant burst of violet-purple, the clustered bellflower is a top-tier pollinator magnet that transforms summer gar...

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Clustered Mountainmint

Pycnanthemum muticum

A silver-crowned powerhouse of the meadow, Clustered Mountainmint is the ultimate magnet for butterflies and benefici...

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Clustered Sanicle

Sanicula odorata

A vibrant highlight of the shaded forest, Clustered Sanicle features brilliant chartreuse blooms and distinctive star...

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cobaea beardtongue

Penstemon cobaea

Featuring the largest flowers of any beardtongue species, Penstemon cobaea transforms the rugged Great Plains into a ...

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colt's-foot

Tussilago farfara

A golden harbinger of spring, Colt's-foot is famous for sending its bright yellow blooms to meet the sun before its l...

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common blue violet

Viola sororia

The common blue violet is a charming herald of spring, transforming suburban lawns into purple-dappled meadows while ...

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Common Blue Wood Aster

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

As the summer heat fades, the Common Blue Wood Aster transforms the forest floor into a sea of lavender-blue stars. A...

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Common Cat's-ear

Hypochaeris radicata

A master of disguise often mistaken for a dandelion, the Common Cat's-ear is a rugged perennial that provides a vital...

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Common Cow-wheat

Melampyrum pratense

A subtle gem of the forest floor, Common Cow-wheat is a hemi-parasitic wonder that tricks ants into planting its seeds.

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common dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

The common dandelion is a resilient pioneer of the plant world, transforming suburban lawns into vibrant yellow meado...

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common dog-violet

Viola riviniana

The quintessential purple bloom of the spring woodland, the common dog-violet is more than just a pretty flower. It i...

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common grape hyacinth

Muscari botryoides

A miniature marvel of the spring garden, the common grape hyacinth transforms the forest floor into a sea of sapphire...

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Common Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

A delicate icon of the northern wild, the Common Harebell charms with its nodding blue blossoms and surprising resili...

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common hedge-nettle

Betonica officinalis

A staple of the ancient European hedgerow, the common hedge-nettle offers a splash of royal purple to any wild space....

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Common Mallow

Malva sylvestris

A resilient traveler with striking purple-veined petals, the Common Mallow turns roadsides and gardens into bustling ...

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Common Marsh-bedstraw

Galium palustre

A delicate, white-flowered resident of the water's edge, Common Marsh-bedstraw is a master of the dampest corners of ...

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common milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

The ultimate sanctuary for Monarch butterflies, the common milkweed is a resilient beauty that transforms any backyar...

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common poppy

Papaver rhoeas

An icon of resilience and beauty, the common poppy paints the landscape in brilliant scarlet. This fleeting wildflowe...

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common selfheal

Prunella vulgaris

A resilient survivor found in lawns and meadows worldwide, common selfheal is much more than a weed—it is a vital nec...

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common toadflax

Linaria vulgaris

Affectionately known as 'Butter and Eggs,' common toadflax is a striking wildflower that mimics the look of a garden ...

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common yarrow

Achillea millefolium

A hardy, feathered beauty of the meadow, common yarrow is a master of survival and a favorite of backyard pollinators.

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corn cockle

Agrostemma githago

A striking heritage wildflower with vibrant magenta blooms, the corn cockle is a historic companion to grain fields a...

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Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus

A striking splash of electric blue in the summer meadow, the Cornflower is the ultimate pollinator magnet. Once a sta...

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Cow Parsley

Anthriscus sylvestris

Known as the 'Queen of the Hedgerow,' Cow Parsley paints the spring landscape in frothy white lace. This hardy wildfl...

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Creeping buttercup

Ranunculus repens

A shimmering carpet of gold in damp garden corners, the creeping buttercup is a master of the low-ground, using 'walk...

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creeping phlox

Phlox stolonifera

A vibrant, low-growing carpet of color that transforms the forest floor into a sea of lavender and blue every spring.

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Crested Cow-wheat

Melampyrum cristatum

A botanical jewel of the woodland edge, Crested Cow-wheat stands out with its intricate, comb-like purple bracts and ...

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crimson clover

Trifolium incarnatum

Transforming spring meadows into seas of ruby-red, crimson clover is more than just a pretty face—it's a nitrogen-fix...

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cut-leaved toothwort

Cardamine concatenata

A quintessential harbinger of spring, the Cut-leaved Toothwort blankets forest floors with delicate white blooms befo...

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dame's rocket

Hesperis matronalis

Often mistaken for wild phlox, Dame's rocket is a fragrant powerhouse that transforms evening gardens into a sensory ...

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Davidson's Penstemon

Penstemon davidsonii

A hardy alpine treasure, Davidson's Penstemon paints the rocky heights of the West with vibrant violet blooms. This l...

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