Investigate the common plants found in your Habitat Learning Lab.
Click on the plant’s name below to learn:
On each species’ webpage, you can download:
For additional suggestions about which species to include in your Habitat Lab, visit our Plant Suggestions webpage.
Use this chart to learn the differences between these species:
Milkweed Comparison Chart
Similar Species
Although moss, algae, mushrooms
(fungi) and lichens are often thought of as plants, they do not have the same shape and structure as common plants like wildflowers, bushes or trees. These differences have led to these groups of organisms being classified into four different Kingdoms (or categories).
Similar Species
Although moss, algae,
mushrooms (fungi) and lichens are often thought of as plants, they do not have the same shape and structure as common plants like wildflowers, bushes or trees. These differences have led to these groups of organisms being classified into four different Kingdoms (or categories).
These plant suggestions are based on the benefits that the plants provide for backyard wildlife. Many of these plant species provide food sources for many types of wildlife including butterflies, caterpillars, native bees, other pollinators, hummingbirds, and other songbirds. Learn more with our Plant Purpose Chart!
Learn why it is important to Plant Native Plants instead of non-native species whenever possible.
Click on the charts to view them in a new, larger window. Click on the names of the charts (in maroon) to download them.
