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American Bullfrog Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AmphibiaOrder: AnuraFamily: RanidaeGenus: LithobatesSpecies: Lithobates catesbeianus Common Names by Region American BullfrogBullfrogEastern BullfrogCommon BullfrogGiant Bullfrog (informal) Description General Appearance The American Bullfrog is the largest frog native to North America and one of the
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Bearded Iris Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: MonocotsOrder: AsparagalesFamily: IridaceaeGenus: IrisSpecies: Iris germanica L. Common Names by Region Bearded Iris — United States / UKGerman Iris — horticultural tradeTall Bearded Iris — garden classificationFlag Iris — older English usageGarden Iris
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Cownose Ray Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Form & Structure The cownose ray has a distinctive, forward-projecting head with two lobes that resemble a cow’s muzzle — hence the common name. Unlike many flat-bodied rays, its pectoral fins are
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Partridge Pea Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: RosidsOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeSubfamily: CaesalpinioideaeGenus: ChamaecristaSpecies: Chamaecrista fasciculata Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit An upright native annual legume typically reaching 1–3 feet in height. Light, airy structure with branching stems and
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SIDEWINDER RATTLESNAKE Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Overview The sidewinder is a small-to-medium rattlesnake built for sand. It’s famous for its sidewinding locomotion—a movement style that reduces sinking and limits body contact with scorching ground. Key Identifiers Behavior Notes
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Anthurium andraeanum Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: MonocotsOrder: AlismatalesFamily: AraceaeGenus: AnthuriumSpecies: Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit A tropical evergreen perennial forming a clumping rosette. In cultivation it remains compact (12–24 inches tall), though foliage
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Fallow Deer Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: CervidaeSubfamily: CervinaeGenus: DamaSpecies: Dama dama Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Fallow Deer is a medium-sized cervid distinguished by its spotted coat and the mature male’s broad, palmate antlers. Coat
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Wild Bergamot Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: AsteridsOrder: LamialesFamily: LamiaceaeGenus: MonardaSpecies: M. fistulosa Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Herbaceous perennial native to much of North America. Typically 2–4 feet tall, forming loose clumps via rhizomes. Square stems
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Cheetah Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Quick ID A slender, long-legged cat built for sprinting, with: Size & Build Light-framed compared to other big cats; optimized for acceleration and high-speed pursuit rather than grappling. Speed & Hunting Style The
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Smooth Blackberry Taxonomy Kingdom: PlantaeClade: TracheophytesClade: AngiospermsClade: EudicotsClade: RosidsOrder: RosalesFamily: RosaceaeGenus: RubusSpecies: Rubus canadensis L. Common Names by Region Description Growth Habit Rubus canadensis is a native perennial bramble forming arching, slender canes that may trail or lean rather than