Wildlife Species Library

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Herbaceous Seepweed

Suaeda maritima

A resilient coastal pioneer that paints salt marshes in hues of emerald and crimson. Discover the fascinating life of...

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Hoary Mountainmint

Pycnanthemum incanum

A silver-dusted gem of the late summer garden, Hoary Mountainmint is the ultimate 'pollinator magnet.' Its frosted fo...

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hoary stock

Matthiola incana

Famed for its spicy, clove-like scent and soft, silvery foliage, hoary stock is the crown jewel of the pollinator gar...

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Hoary Willowherb

Epilobium parviflorum

With its soft, downy stems and delicate notched petals, the Hoary Willowherb is a subtle beauty of the damp garden. T...

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Hollyhock

Alcea rosea

Towering over the summer garden with spikes of vibrant, satiny blooms, the Hollyhock is a timeless icon of the backya...

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hop sedge

Carex lupulina

The hop sedge is a structural masterpiece of the wetlands, easily recognized by its spiked, hop-like seed clusters. T...

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hound's tongue fern

Microsorum pustulatum

With its glossy, deeply lobed fronds and adventurous climbing habit, the hound's tongue fern brings a touch of prehis...

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Hummingbird Sage

Salvia spathacea

A fragrant, magenta-flowered treasure of the California coast, Hummingbird Sage is a magnetic centerpiece for backyar...

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inkberry

Cestrum laevigatum

The Inkberry is a shimmering evergreen shrub that transforms your backyard into a sensory hotspot, vibrating with lif...

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Intermediate Wheatgrass

Thinopyrum intermedium

A resilient, blue-green beauty of the prairie, Intermediate Wheatgrass is a perennial powerhouse that provides year-r...

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interrupted fern

Osmunda claytoniana

The interrupted fern is a living fossil for your backyard, famous for the unique gap in its fronds where spores are p...

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island poppy

Eschscholzia ramosa

The island poppy is a golden treasure of the Pacific, painting the rocky bluffs of the Channel Islands in brilliant s...

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Italian Ryegrass

Lolium multiflorum

A fast-growing, glossy grass that brings life and movement to any backyard. Recognized by its tall, bristled seed spi...

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ivory sedge

Carex eburnea

Meet the Ivory Sedge, a delicate 'bristleleaf' that transforms rocky, shaded corners into soft emerald carpets. With ...

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Ivy-leaved Speedwell

Veronica hederifolia

A delicate early-spring herald, the Ivy-leaved Speedwell carpets garden floors with tiny lilac blooms and distinctive...

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Japanese brome

Bromus japonicus

A graceful annual grass known for its drooping, nodding seed heads, Japanese brome is a master of suburban survival. ...

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Japanese creeper

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Transforming ordinary walls into living tapestries, the Japanese creeper is a seasonal showstopper that offers a have...

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Japanese holly

Ilex crenata

A lush, spineless evergreen that trades the typical holly prickle for elegant, boxwood-like leaves. Japanese holly is...

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Japanese honewort

Cryptotaenia japonica

A delicate, aromatic treasure of the forest floor, Japanese honewort is as famous for its culinary uses as its beauti...

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Japanese honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

Famed for its intoxicating summer scent and delicate white-to-gold blossoms, Japanese honeysuckle is a master climber...

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Japanese stiltgrass

Microstegium vimineum

A delicate-looking but tenacious invader, Japanese stiltgrass is famous for its shimmering, silver-striped leaves and...

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Japanese Witch-Hazel

Hamamelis japonica

A burst of gold in the heart of winter, the Japanese Witch-Hazel is a hardy shrub that brings life to frozen landscap...

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Karetu

Anthoxanthum redolens

Known as the 'Holy Grass' of the Southern Hemisphere, Karetu fills the air with a stunning vanilla scent. Its lush, a...

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King's-crown

Justicia carnea

The King's-crown is a tropical masterpiece that turns shaded garden corners into vibrant wildlife theaters. Its explo...

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knotroot bristlegrass

Setaria parviflora

A hardy perennial known for its shimmering, 'foxtail' seed heads and unique, knotty roots. This versatile grass is a ...

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Kānuka

Kunzea ericoides

The Kānuka is the graceful architect of the New Zealand bush, draped in delicate white blossoms that hum with life. K...

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lake sedge

Carex lacustris

A titan of the marshlands, lake sedge transforms soggy shorelines into vibrant, waving meadows. Its distinctive purpl...

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large-fruited sanicle

Sanicula trifoliata

The large-fruited sanicle is a master of the hitchhiking seed, thriving in the deep shadows of North America's ancien...

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late boneset

Eupatorium serotinum

The late-season champion of the pollinator garden, late boneset provides a stunning white backdrop and a critical nec...

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Leather-leaf fern

Pyrrosia eleagnifolia

The ultimate survivor of the New Zealand bush, the Leather-leaf fern is a resilient climber that turns garden walls a...

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lemondichina

Triphasia trifolia

A fragrant marvel of the tropical garden, the Lemondichina provides a vibrant splash of red berries and a sanctuary f...

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Lesser hop trefoil

Trifolium dubium

Often celebrated as the original 'Shamrock' of Ireland, the Lesser hop trefoil is a tiny but mighty inhabitant of you...

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lesser pond sedge

Carex acutiformis

The lesser pond sedge is the architectural backbone of the water's edge, offering shimmering grey-green foliage and e...

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lesser rattlesnake plantain

Goodyera repens

A miniature marvel of the forest floor, the lesser rattlesnake plantain is a hardy orchid known for its stunning whit...

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Lesser Skullcap

Scutellaria minor

A delicate gem of the marshlands, the Lesser Skullcap offers a masterclass in understated beauty. Its tiny, paired li...

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lesser stitchwort

Stellaria graminea

A delicate star among the grass, the lesser stitchwort adds a spray of white to summer meadows with its unique, deepl...