Wildlife Species Library

Wildflowers

diamond-flowers

Stenaria nigricans

The Diamond-flower is a resilient gem of the American prairie, turning harsh, rocky barrens into shimmering carpets o...

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downy lobelia

Lobelia puberula

A late-season jewel of the American South, Downy Lobelia stands tall with velvety stems and striking blue-violet bloo...

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downy rattlesnake plantain

Goodyera pubescens

The crown jewel of the forest floor, the downy rattlesnake plantain features stunning 'snake-skin' leaves that stay g...

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Downy Skullcap

Scutellaria incana

A midsummer gem of the North American woods, the Downy Skullcap dazzles with velvety silver stems and striking purple...

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Dwarf Fireweed

Chamaenerion latifolium

The 'River Beauty' of the north, Dwarf Fireweed is a resilient pioneer that paints the rocky Arctic and alpine landsc...

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Early Dog-violet

Viola reichenbachiana

An elegant purple herald of the spring equinox, the Early Dog-violet thrives in the dappled shade of ancient woods. I...

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Early Forget-me-not

Myosotis ramosissima

One of the first splashes of color in the spring, the Early Forget-me-not is a tiny but resilient wildflower. Its sky...

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fall phlox

Phlox paniculata

A quintessential star of the summer garden, Fall Phlox offers vibrant clusters of fragrant blooms that act as a magne...

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false rue anemone

Enemion biternatum

A delicate harbinger of spring, the False Rue Anemone paints the forest floor in stars of white before the trees even...

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Fendler's Hawkweed

Hieracium fendleri

With its shaggy, silver-haired leaves and bright yellow blooms, Fendler’s Hawkweed is a resilient gem of the Western ...

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field chickweed

Cerastium arvense

Adorning meadows and rocky edges with delicate white stars, field chickweed is a hardy native beauty that signals the...

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Field Cow-wheat

Melampyrum arvense

A rare gem of the meadow, the Field Cow-wheat dazzles with its vibrant purple plumes and complex parasitic lifestyle....

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field forget-me-not

Myosotis arvensis

A delicate herald of spring, the field forget-me-not paints the landscape with tiny, sky-blue stars. Though modest in...

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Field madder

Sherardia arvensis

A delicate, star-flowered gem often hidden in plain sight, field madder brings a splash of lilac to garden borders an...

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field mustard

Brassica rapa

A burst of golden sunshine in early spring, Field Mustard is a hardy wildflower that serves as a bustling airport for...

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field thistle

Cirsium discolor

A towering icon of the American prairie, the Field Thistle is a silver-lined sanctuary for songbirds and butterflies....

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firecracker penstemon

Penstemon eatonii

A burst of scarlet in the desert sun, the firecracker penstemon is nature's favorite hummingbird magnet. Its brillian...

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foxglove beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis

A towering favorite of hummingbirds and bumblebees, Foxglove Beardtongue brings architectural beauty and a splash of ...

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Front Range Beardtongue

Penstemon virens

A low-growing treasure of the Rockies, the Front Range Beardtongue transforms the foothills into a sea of sapphire ev...

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Frying Pans

Eschscholzia lobbii

Meet the Frying Pans, a petite and cheerful California native that turns sun-drenched foothills into a golden mosaic ...

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great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

A stunning late-summer standout, the Great Blue Lobelia transforms damp garden corners into a sea of electric blue. T...

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greater bird's-foot-trefoil

Lotus pedunculatus

A golden beacon of the marshlands, the greater bird's-foot-trefoil is a vital wetland survivor. Its hollow stems and ...

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Greater Chickweed

Stellaria neglecta

A delicate star of the woodland floor, the Greater Chickweed is a sign of a healthy, damp backyard ecosystem. With it...

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Greater Knapweed

Centaurea scabiosa

The crown jewel of the chalk downs, Greater Knapweed is a purple powerhouse that fuels the insect world. With its str...

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Greater Yellow-rattle

Rhinanthus serotinus

The 'Meadow Maker' of the plant world, Greater Yellow-rattle is a fascinating hemi-parasite that boosts backyard biod...

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Grinnell's Beardtongue

Penstemon grinnellii

A stunning California endemic, Grinnell's Beardtongue lights up rocky mountain slopes with its delicate violet blosso...

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hairy beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

A resilient beauty of the Eastern meadows, the hairy beardtongue offers delicate lavender blooms and a unique 'fuzzy'...

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Hairy Wood Mint

Blephilia hirsuta

A woodland gem with a 'pagoda' of speckled flowers, Hairy Wood Mint is a stunning native perennial that turns any sha...

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Heath Bedstraw

Galium saxatile

A delicate carpet of stars for the forest floor, Heath Bedstraw transforms acidic heaths into a sea of white every su...

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hedge woundwort

Stachys sylvatica

With its striking spikes of royal purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves, the hedge woundwort is a hidden gem of the ...

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Helmet skullcap

Scutellaria integrifolia

A delicate architectural marvel of the eastern meadows, the Helmet skullcap is named for the tiny, cap-like structure...

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henbit deadnettle

Lamium amplexicaule

The purple herald of spring, henbit deadnettle is a vital lifeline for early-season pollinators. Its unique 'clasping...

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hoary vervain

Verbena stricta

Rugged, radiant, and remarkably resilient, Hoary Vervain is the ultimate summer survivor. Its velvety purple spikes s...

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Hollow Joe-Pye Weed

Eutrochium fistulosum

A towering giant of the late-summer meadow, Hollow Joe-Pye Weed is a skyscraper for pollinators, offering massive dus...

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hookedspur violet

Viola adunca

The hookedspur violet is a hardy spring gem that transforms forest floors and meadows into a sea of purple. As a vita...

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hop trefoil

Trifolium campestre

With its cheerful yellow globes and unique papery texture, hop trefoil is a tiny powerhouse of the meadow. This nitro...