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.
Known in some areas as a pest, the “rice bird” who feeds on rice and grains especially during migration, this New World Blackbird has unique coloration featuring a male with high-contrast white and cream on black.
This low-growing plant looks, smells, and tastes like onion and is served in US cuisine
This large-leaved biennial wildflower has thistle-like flowers and an edible and medicinal taproot
A low-growing “trefoil” weed of lawns and disturbed, nitrogen-poor soil, distinguished by its tiny hop-like yellow flower clusters, pointed tips on each leaflet, and the terminal leaflet on a longer stalk or petiole
These nearly ubiquitous, often evergreen vines are almost entirely edible outside of their berries. Try their tender tendrils. 😉
This bright, tropical-looking black and yellow bird from Southeast Asia is related to chickadees and titmice
This brightly colored, chunky bird is not found in America but frequents gardens and backyards in the UK and throughout much of Europe.