This WHITE little plant completely lacks chlorophyll and is often mistaken for a fungus or mushroom. In truth, it is a parasite of fungi that feed on tree roots, and is often found in the shade beneath beech or maple trees.
This large-leaved biennial wildflower has thistle-like flowers and an edible and medicinal taproot
This low-growing plant looks, smells, and tastes like onion and is served in US cuisine
This is the typical “red-breast” found in the United Kingdom and much of Europe, completely unrelated to the “red-breast” found in America.
This hairy little plant with 5 pointy petals is native to the Mediterranean region and is both edible and medicinal
This bright, tropical-looking black and yellow bird from Southeast Asia is related to chickadees and titmice
This tree has large, opposite, palmately compound leaves and pyramids of flowers around May. It is often planted in parks and along city streets.
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