From the field

Taiga Biome Plants the Cold Climate Keystone Species for Northern Gardens

Discover the keystone native plants of the taiga biome — the cold-climate species that power boreal food webs across Alaska, Minnesota, Maine, and beyond. NWF-sourced caterpillar and pollinator data included.

Temperate deciduous forest plants including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and how they survive

What Are Keystone Plants? The Science Behind Nature's Most Powerful Native Species

Just 14% of native plant species support 90% of caterpillars. Douglas Tallamy's research reveals why a small group of powerhouse native plants — keystones — does nearly all the ecological work.