Indiana is home to nearly 7 million people and more than 13,900 other species. Take a closer look at Indiana's rich biodiversity.

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Shagbark hickory, red columbine, silver maple, black walnut, and purple coneflower. Indiana Phenology's dedicated Backyard Observers...

We'd like to share a small sampling of photos and plant phenology sightings selected from among the thousands of observations made in...

These are the top species that are catching the eyes of observers this past week. Spring is in full swing with many species of plants...

The American beech is a lovely shade tree that produces edible beechnuts, that are enjoyed by a wide variety of wildlife. It is unique...

White oaks usually live between 200 and 300 years, although specimens have been documented to reach over 450 years of age. It has a short...

Liquidambar styraciflua or the American sweetgum tree is an ornamental deciduous tree that is recognizable by its five-pointed star...

Prunus serotina is a showy tree and often used ornamentally as it attracts many butterflies and bees.But its dark red cherries are...

Fraxinus americana, or White ash tree is one of the most commercially used trees and therefore cultivated all along eastern and midwest...

Rhus copallinum, or Shining Sumac, is a small tree or shrub, reaching 25-30 feet at maturity. Its leaves turn a reddish-purple during...

Quercus alba, or White oak usually lives between 200 and 300 years, although specimens have been documented to reach over 450 years of...

Acer saccharum, also called Rock Maple or Sugar Tree, is primarily known for its maple syrup production and its bright red autumn foliage....

Acer saccharinum, also called Creek Maple or Swamp Maple, is one of the most common trees in Eastern and Central United States. It is...

Carya ovata, is a common hickory in the Eastern United States. It is a large tree that typically reaches well over 100 feet in height. ...

Betula nigra, is a fast-growing deciduous tree that prefers wet soil and can be found in swampy bottomlands and floodplains. It is...

Acer rubrum, also called Scarlet Maple or Soft Maple, has red buds in the spring and red leaves in the fall. It is native to Eastern...

Prunus persica, meaning 'Red Haven,' is native to East Asia, specifically Prusia (modern-day Iran) and was brought to America in the...

Populus deltoides, also known as the necklace popular, is a tree native to eastern and southern North America. It is one of North...

Robinia pseudoacacia, or false acacia, is a deciduous tree that is native to the United States but has been introduced to Asia and Europe...