There are many native species that can provide food for a homeowner while also being a part of the ecosystem, balancing nature and human use. Some of these are well-known like blueberries; others less common like New Jersey tea. I will be adding posts over time explaining a little about each species and what they do for the ecosystem.

Regardless of how well I know a plant, I like to use sources. The main sources I use are:
The London Natural History Museum which is amazing for caterpillar host plants
USDA Plant Profiles for native range maps of each species
Wikipedia for general details and photos that I do not already have