Wildlife Species Library

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Sitka spruce

Picea sitchensis

The towering titan of the Pacific Coast, the Sitka spruce is the world's largest spruce species and a foundational pi...

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Small-fruited Grey Gum

Eucalyptus propinqua

With its stunning mottled bark and status as a favorite snack for Koalas, the Small-fruited Grey Gum is an Australian...

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Snow Gum

Eucalyptus pauciflora

The Snow Gum is Australia's resilient alpine icon, famous for its twisted, multi-colored bark and its ability to with...

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Soursop

Annona muricata

The Soursop is a tropical marvel, famous for its giant, prickly green fruits and its ability to attract a diverse arr...

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southern catalpa

Catalpa bignonioides

A Southeastern icon known for its massive heart-shaped leaves and showy white blossoms, the Southern Catalpa is a 'li...

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southern magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

The Southern Magnolia is the undisputed queen of the Southern forest, boasting giant, lemon-scented blooms and glossy...

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Spotted Gum

Corymbia maculata

Admired for its stunning mottled bark and towering height, the Spotted Gum is a quintessential Australian icon. It pr...

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subalpine larch

Larix lyallii

A hardy sentinel of the high peaks, the subalpine larch is famous for its breathtaking autumn transformation into a p...

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sweet birch

Betula lenta

The sweet birch is the aromatic soul of the eastern forest, offering a spicy wintergreen scent and a golden autumn gl...

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sycamore fig

Ficus sycomorus

Ancient, massive, and teeming with life, the Sycamore Fig is a legendary 'Tree of Life' that supports entire ecosyste...

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Sydney Peppermint

Eucalyptus piperita

A cornerstone of the New South Wales bush, the Sydney Peppermint is famous for its cooling menthol aroma and its uniq...

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tamarack

Larix laricina

A rare deciduous conifer that defies the rules of winter, the Tamarack transforms from a soft green spire into a pill...

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tarata

Pittosporum eugenioides

The largest of New Zealand's Pittosporums, the Tarata is a sensory delight known for its shimmering wavy leaves and i...

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Tasmanian blue gum

Eucalyptus globulus

The Tasmanian blue gum is a sky-piercing icon of the Australian bush, known for its silver-blue juvenile leaves and i...

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Texas ash

Fraxinus albicans

A resilient icon of the limestone hills, the Texas ash provides a cooling canopy and the most vibrant autumn display ...

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Torrey pine

Pinus torreyana

Meet the rarest pine in North America, a coastal survivor with a wind-sculpted silhouette and a secret connection to ...

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tree-of-heaven

Ailanthus altissima

Often called the 'ghetto palm' for its resilience in urban environments, the tree-of-heaven is a lightning-fast growe...

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Umbrella Cheese Tree

Glochidion zeylanicum

With its iconic wheel-shaped fruit and broad, sheltering canopy, the Umbrella Cheese Tree is a cornerstone of tropica...

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umbrella magnolia

Magnolia tripetala

With its dramatic, oversized leaves and exotic-looking blooms, the Umbrella Magnolia brings a touch of the prehistori...

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umbrella thorn

Vachellia tortilis

The definitive silhouette of the African savanna, the umbrella thorn is a resilient giant that provides life-saving s...

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Water Berry

Syzygium cordatum

A lush, water-loving evergreen that transforms into a bustling wildlife buffet when its fragrant flowers and purple b...

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Water Gum

Tristaniopsis laurina

A masterpiece of the Australian riverside, the Water Gum features stunning peeling bark and vibrant summer flowers th...

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Weeping fig

Ficus benjamina

With its graceful, arching branches and glossy emerald leaves, the Weeping Fig is more than just a popular houseplant...

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weeping willow

Salix babylonica

With its iconic cascading branches and elegant silhouette, the weeping willow is the crown jewel of the waterside lan...

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Western Australian Peppermint

Agonis flexuosa

The Western Australian Peppermint is the architectural heart of the Southwest garden, offering iconic weeping foliage...

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western hemlock

Tsuga heterophylla

Defined by its graceful, drooping top and delicate needles, the Western Hemlock is the crown jewel of the Pacific Nor...

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western juniper

Juniperus occidentalis

The western juniper is an ancient sentinel of the high desert, known for its twisted, gnarled limbs and its ability t...

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Western Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa

The Western Ponderosa Pine is the towering icon of the West, famous for its puzzle-piece bark and pleasant vanilla sc...

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western redcedar

Thuja plicata

Known as the 'Giant of the Woods,' the western redcedar is a majestic evergreen that provides a sanctuary for wildlif...

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Western Soapberry

Sapindus drummondii

A hardy survivor of the American West, the Western Soapberry provides golden autumn beauty and a unique winter feast ...

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white ash

Fraxinus americana

The white ash is the crown jewel of the American hardwood forest, famous for its grand stature and its role as the so...

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white box

Eucalyptus albens

The white box is the majestic anchor of Australia's western slopes, providing a nectar-filled pantry and hollow-fille...

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white fir

Abies concolor

A towering icon of the American West, the White Fir is beloved for its striking silver-blue needles and refreshing ci...

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White Karee

Searsia pendulina

A fast-growing icon of the African landscape, the White Karee provides a weeping canopy of shade and a bountiful buff...

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white mulberry

Morus alba

A fast-growing centerpiece of the suburban landscape, the white mulberry is the ultimate summer buffet for neighborho...

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white spruce

Picea glauca

The White Spruce is the 'Great White North's' most resilient sentinel, a shimmering evergreen that provides a year-ro...