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 genus contains about a dozen species of shrubs and small trees, each with fruits that can be used to make a lathering soap.
This hairy little plant with 5 pointy petals is native to the Mediterranean region and is both edible and medicinal
These nearly ubiquitous, often evergreen vines are almost entirely edible outside of their berries. Try their tender tendrils. 😉
This large-leaved biennial wildflower has thistle-like flowers and an edible and medicinal taproot
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.
The brilliant blue, white, or pink of these flowers are actually 5 to 25 colored sepals rather than petals. They appear to float upon a mist of thread-like bracts above feathery, pinnately divided leaves.
This tree has large, opposite, palmately compound leaves and pyramids of flowers around May. It is often planted in parks and along city streets.