Wildlife Species Library

Plants

Purple nutsedge

Cyperus rotundus

Meet the 'world's worst weed'—a master of survival that builds a secret underground empire. Purple Nutsedge is a fasc...

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Purple Pampas Grass

Cortaderia jubata

A towering giant of the grass world, Purple Pampas Grass commands attention with its massive, violet-tinted plumes th...

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purple sage

Salvia leucophylla

A fragrant icon of the California coast, Purple Sage transforms dry hillsides into a shimmering silver landscape fill...

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Purple Threeawn

Aristida purpurea

A shimmering jewel of the dry prairie, Purple Threeawn transforms backyards into a sea of swaying burgundy. Its iconi...

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pussy willow

Salix discolor

The American pussy willow is the ultimate sign that winter is losing its grip. Its velvety catkins provide a critical...

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Pyrenean Sedge

Carex pyrenaica

A resilient specialist of the world's highest peaks, the Pyrenean Sedge thrives in the shadow of lingering snowbanks....

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red-berried elder

Sambucus racemosa

A vibrant early-summer beacon for wildlife, the red-berried elder transforms backyards into a bustling avian buffet w...

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Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

The backbone of a healthy meadow, Red Clover is more than just a wildflower—it's a nitrogen-fixing powerhouse and a f...

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red deadnettle

Lamium purpureum

The early-bird of the backyard world, Red Deadnettle paints the spring landscape in shades of violet and crimson. Thi...

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Red Heath

Erica coccinea

A vibrant icon of the South African fynbos, the Red Heath dazzles with its drooping tubular bells and serves as a vit...

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red mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

Meet the 'walking tree' of the coast. The red mangrove is a resilient architect of the shoreline, using its iconic st...

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red osier dogwood

Cornus sericea

A champion of the winter landscape, the red osier dogwood offers a fiery burst of color against the snow while servin...

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red raspberry

Rubus idaeus

A crown jewel of the backyard garden, the Red Raspberry is a powerhouse of nutrition for both humans and wildlife. It...

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redflower ragleaf

Crassocephalum crepidioides

A resilient traveler from Africa, the redflower ragleaf is a striking succulent herb known for its nodding crimson bl...

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Redroot Amaranth

Amaranthus retroflexus

The Redroot Amaranth is a hardy survivor and a backyard bird feeder designed by nature. With its striking pink roots ...

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redtop

Agrostis gigantea

A hardy, rhizomatous grass that paints summer meadows with a shimmering wash of reddish-purple. Redtop is the unsung ...

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reed canary grass

Phalaris arundinacea

A towering presence in the wetlands, reed canary grass creates lush, waving meadows that define the water's edge. Its...

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Remote Sedge

Carex remota

Elegant, arching, and perfectly suited for the shadows, the Remote Sedge is a masterpiece of woodland architecture. I...

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rice cutgrass

Leersia oryzoides

Armed with razor-sharp edges and a resilient spirit, rice cutgrass is a wetland powerhouse. This native grass provide...

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river mangrove

Aegiceras corniculatum

Meet the 'goat's horn' of the coastline, a hardy mangrove species that excretes salt through its leaves and produces ...

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river oats

Chasmanthium latifolium

A graceful woodland native known for its unique 'fish-like' seed heads that dance in the breeze. River oats bring yea...

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riverbank grape

Vitis riparia

A powerhouse of the North American landscape, the riverbank grape is a fast-growing vine that provides both a lush gr...

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rosy sedge

Carex rosea

A resilient, star-shaped sedge that brings year-round green to the deepest backyard shadows.

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Rough Fescue

Festuca hallii

The backbone of the northern prairie, Rough Fescue is a hardy perennial bunchgrass that provides vital habitat and st...

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Rough Meadow-grass

Poa trivialis

A resilient, shade-loving grass that creates soft, light-green carpets in the dampest corners of your yard. Discover ...

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Royal Heath

Erica adelopetala

A rare crown jewel of the Cape Floristic Region, the Royal Heath dazzles with waxy crimson tubes designed for the bea...

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rubber tree

Hevea brasiliensis

The source of the world's natural rubber, this Amazonian giant is famous for its 'bleeding' bark and exploding seed p...

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russet sedge

Carex saxatilis

A hardy survivor of the frozen north, the russet sedge transforms soggy tundras into landscapes of deep chocolate and...

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Russian knapweed

Rhaponticum repens

A resilient and aggressive perennial, Russian knapweed is famous for its pearly-tipped flowers and its ability to out...

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rye

Secale cereale

The hardiest of the cereal grains, rye brings a touch of the rolling prairie to your backyard. Whether as a winter co...

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Sacred Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera

An ancient symbol of purity rising from the mud, the Sacred Lotus is a marvel of natural engineering with self-cleani...

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Saint Augustine grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum

The thick, emerald carpet of the coastal South, Saint Augustine grass is a hardy survivor that thrives where other gr...

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salal

Gaultheria shallon

The resilient heart of the Pacific Northwest forest, salal provides year-round greenery, edible berries, and essentia...

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sallow sedge

Carex lurida

The sallow sedge is a vibrant, lime-green powerhouse of the wetland world, recognized by its distinctive 'bottle-brus...

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Saltgrass

Distichlis spicata

The glittering survivor of the marshlands, Saltgrass turns toxic soil into a shimmering green sanctuary. Its ability ...

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Saltmarsh Cordgrass

Sporobolus alterniflorus

The resilient foundation of the coast, Saltmarsh Cordgrass turns the harsh, salty tides into a lush, green sanctuary ...