This large-leaved biennial wildflower has thistle-like flowers and an edible and medicinal taproot
One of the few species to walk face-first down tree trunks, this little bird also has a distinct black stripe through its eye.
This low-growing plant looks, smells, and tastes like onion and is served in US cuisine
Similar in many ways to the American Goldfinch, this little bird has a heavily streaked breast and can often be found in sizeable groups.
This dark-colored cup fungus grows in small clumps on hardwood, starting out nearly closed and tender enough to be eaten, and maturing into a more opened cup, becoming too tough to be of much use
This black-white-and-grey bird points its slender bill downwards – or tilts it comically upwards – as it spirals face-first down tree trunks and round and round branches, searching for insects to devour
This humble plant is easily overlooked, both in its quiet early blooming and later leaf unfurling
Birders in the eastern half of America welcome this bird as one of their most colorful and recognizable, with its classic blue plumage, contrasted with a little red and white