574 illustrations of flowers and shrubs including: acacia, acanthus, adder's tongue, agave, alfalfa, alisma, allspice, aloe, anacharis, aristolochia, arnica, arrowhead, arrowroot, artichoke, asparagus, aster, azalea, and azolla

"Pimento or Jamaica pepper, otherwise called allspice, is a small berry, the fruit of a beautiful tree, abut thirty feet high, with a straight trunk much branched above covered with a smooth, gray bark." -Lupton

Allspice

"Pimento or Jamaica pepper, otherwise called allspice, is a small berry, the fruit of a beautiful tree,…

Flowering branch of the Carolina Allspice.

Carolina Allspice

Flowering branch of the Carolina Allspice.

A ripe fruit of hip of the Carolina Allspice.

Carolina Allspice

A ripe fruit of hip of the Carolina Allspice.

Whitebeam which is native to several parts of eastern Asia.

Sorbus Alnifolia

Whitebeam which is native to several parts of eastern Asia.

Evergreen shrub bearing varying clusters of flowers.

Viburnum Alnifolium

Evergreen shrub bearing varying clusters of flowers.

The stalks of <I>Alocasia cuprea</i> are two feet or less long and green. The leaves are dark metallic green with a darker rib and veins. The underside of the leaves are rich purple.

Alocasia Cuprea

The stalks of Alocasia cuprea are two feet or less long and green. The leaves are dark metallic green…

The leaves of <i>Alocasia sanderiana</i> are long with deeply notched margins. The leaves are a deep, glossy green with a metallic reflection. The leaves also have prominent white margins and veins.

Alocasia Sanderiana

The leaves of Alocasia sanderiana are long with deeply notched margins. The leaves are a deep, glossy…

"Aloe Vulgaris, with flower entire and cut longitudinally."-Whitney, 1902

Aloe

"Aloe Vulgaris, with flower entire and cut longitudinally."-Whitney, 1902

"A drug of great antiquity, for we find Dioscorides make mention of aloe as a substance obtained from a plant, and possessing cathartic properties." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Aloe

"A drug of great antiquity, for we find Dioscorides make mention of aloe as a substance obtained from…

A plant that varies in size but always has thick fleshy leaves that are spined. It also contains a juice that is used for medicinal purposes.

Aloe

A plant that varies in size but always has thick fleshy leaves that are spined. It also contains a juice…

The aloe plant is native to Africa and used for its healing properties.

Aloe

The aloe plant is native to Africa and used for its healing properties.

The leaves of <I>Aloe mitriformis</I> are upcurved and slight egg shaped. The leaves are somewhat prickly toward the tip beneath. The flowers are two inches long and bright red.

Aloe Mitriformis

The leaves of Aloe mitriformis are upcurved and slight egg shaped. The leaves are somewhat prickly toward…

The leaves of <i>Aloe serrulata</i> are spirally arranged and spreading. The leaves have scattered, elongated white blotches and a white margin.

Aloe Serrulata

The leaves of Aloe serrulata are spirally arranged and spreading. The leaves have scattered, elongated…

The flower of the aloe vera shrub is yellow and has a cylindrical shape. The grouping of flowers is dense and six to twelve inches long. The stem rising from the ground is strong and two to three feet long. The leaves are pale green with prickles along the edge.

Aloe Vera Flower

The flower of the aloe vera shrub is yellow and has a cylindrical shape. The grouping of flowers is…

Pictured is a good pot plant of aloe showing the offsets. Aloe plants have a stiff, harsh, and rugged habit.

Pot Plant of Aloe

Pictured is a good pot plant of aloe showing the offsets. Aloe plants have a stiff, harsh, and rugged…

<I>Alonso incisifolia</I> grows about two feet high. The flowers grow nearly two inches across, are irregular, and scarlet. There is also a white flowered variety.

Alonsoa Incisifolia

Alonso incisifolia grows about two feet high. The flowers grow nearly two inches across, are irregular,…

A member of the primulaceae which is a native plant to Pyrenees.

Soldanella Alpina

A member of the primulaceae which is a native plant to Pyrenees.

<I>Alpine Mutica</I> has very short stalked leaves. The outer segments of the flowers are white while the bright yellow lip is veined with crimson.

Alpinia Mutica

Alpine Mutica has very short stalked leaves. The outer segments of the flowers are white while the bright…

The flowers of alpinia nutans are pink and smell sweet like ginger. The leaves are narrow and taper toward the base of the plant.

Alpinia Nutans and the Individual Flower

The flowers of alpinia nutans are pink and smell sweet like ginger. The leaves are narrow and taper…

Alpinia vittata, meaning striped alpinia, has broad stripes of dark green and creamy white on the pale green leaves. The leaves are six to eight inches long.

Alpinia Vittata

Alpinia vittata, meaning striped alpinia, has broad stripes of dark green and creamy white on the pale…

Alsike (Trifolium hybridum).

Alsike

Alsike (Trifolium hybridum).

The flowers of <I>Alstroemeria pulchella</I> are dark red tipped with green and spotted inside with brown. The flowering stem is two to three feet tall with scattered leaves.

Alstroemeria Pulchella

The flowers of Alstroemeria pulchella are dark red tipped with green and spotted inside with brown.…

The alstr&ouml;meria aurantiaca flower is orange streaked with red. The flowers are arranged in groups of five to six on the stalk and have ten to fifteen blossoms.

Alströmeria Aurantiaca Habit and Flower

The alströmeria aurantiaca flower is orange streaked with red. The flowers are arranged in groups…

The alstr&ouml;meria pelegrina flower is white or pale yellow with a rose stripe and yellow spot on each segment. Each small stalk has one flower and each large stalk has six or more small stalks.

Flower of Alströmeria Pelegrina

The alströmeria pelegrina flower is white or pale yellow with a rose stripe and yellow spot on…

The alstr&ouml;meria versicolor flower is yellow with purple marks. The lowest segment of the flower is the broadest. There are usually three blooms on short stalks.

Alströmeria Versicolor Habit and Flower

The alströmeria versicolor flower is yellow with purple marks. The lowest segment of the flower…

Flowers in stalked head-like spikes; leaves over 3.5cm long.

Alternanthera

Flowers in stalked head-like spikes; leaves over 3.5cm long.

The common name of <I>Althaea officials</I> is marsh mallow. The flowers are blush or rose and one inch across. The root can be used for medicinal purposes.

Althaea Officinalis

The common name of Althaea officials is marsh mallow. The flowers are blush or rose and one inch across.…

The althea officinalis flower is known as the Common Marsh Mallow. The flower has a delicate blush color.

Althea Officinalis Flower and Buds

The althea officinalis flower is known as the Common Marsh Mallow. The flower has a delicate blush color.

<I>Alyssum argenteum</I> is a dwarf and dense grower. The flowers are yellow and grow in clustered heads. The flowers bloom all summer.

Alyssum Argenteum

Alyssum argenteum is a dwarf and dense grower. The flowers are yellow and grow in clustered heads. The…

Alyssum Saxatile, commonly known as Rock Madwort, has yellow flowers in close, convex clusters. The leaves are narrow and covered with soft hairs.

Alyssum Saxatile Flowers

Alyssum Saxatile, commonly known as Rock Madwort, has yellow flowers in close, convex clusters. The…

The common name of <I>Alyssum saxatile</i> is golden tuft. The numerous flowers are golden yellow. The plant grows one foot high.

Alyssum Saxatile

The common name of Alyssum saxatile is golden tuft. The numerous flowers are golden yellow. The plant…

The alyssum saxatile variegatum variety of Madwort is one of the most handsome varieties. It grows well on rockery and requires a sunny, well drained position.

Alyssum Saxatile Variegatum Habit and Flower

The alyssum saxatile variegatum variety of Madwort is one of the most handsome varieties. It grows well…

Sweet alyssum is the common name of <I>Alyssum maritime</i>. The flowers grow in clusters at the end of the stems. The flowers have a honey scent. The leaves taper to the base.

Sweet Alyssum

Sweet alyssum is the common name of Alyssum maritime. The flowers grow in clusters at the end of the…

A tropical plant on South America.

Quassia Amara

A tropical plant on South America.

"A genus of plants of the natural order Amaranthaceae. This order contains nearly 300 known species, natives of tropical and temperate countries, but chiefly abounding within the tropics. They are herbs or shrubs, with simple exstipulate leaves, and flowers in heads or spikes." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Amaranth

"A genus of plants of the natural order Amaranthaceae. This order contains nearly 300 known species,…

Utricle (pyxis) of Amaranth, opening all around (circumscissile).

Amaranth

Utricle (pyxis) of Amaranth, opening all around (circumscissile).

Of the amaranth family (Amarantaceae): left, pigweed (Amarantus retroflexus); right, Tumble Weed (Amarantus graecizans).

Pigweed and Tumble Weed

Of the amaranth family (Amarantaceae): left, pigweed (Amarantus retroflexus); right, Tumble Weed (Amarantus…

Amaranthus Caudatus is commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding. The flower is a dark purplish color which hang in drooping spikes. There is another variety which has a yellowish flower.

Flower Spike of Amaranthus Caudatus

Amaranthus Caudatus is commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding. The flower is a dark purplish color which…

The Amaranthus Hypochondriacus is commonly known as Prince's Feather. The flowers are deep crimson and are on densely compacted spikes. The underside of the leaves are purplish in color.

Amaranthus Hypochondriacus

The Amaranthus Hypochondriacus is commonly known as Prince's Feather. The flowers are deep crimson and…

Amaranthus tricolor is a purplish red color from the base to the middle of the leaf. The upper end of the leaf has a large spot of bright yellow.

Amaranthus Tricolor

Amaranthus tricolor is a purplish red color from the base to the middle of the leaf. The upper end of…

The common name of <I>Amaranths caudates</I> is love-lies-bleeding. The plant is tall, about three to five feet. The flowers spikes are red, long, and slender.

Amarantus Caudatus

The common name of Amaranths caudates is love-lies-bleeding. The plant is tall, about three to five…

The <I>Amaranths gangeticus</i> plant is three feet tall or smaller, usually only one foot tall. The flowers grow in short spikes.

Amarantus Gangeticus

The Amaranths gangeticus plant is three feet tall or smaller, usually only one foot tall. The flowers…

The common name of <I>Amaryllis belladonna</I> is belladona lily. The flowers are usually rose red and fragrant. The flowers resemble the lily.

Amarylis Belladona

The common name of Amaryllis belladonna is belladona lily. The flowers are usually rose red and fragrant.…

Amaryllis Belladona is commonly known as the Belladona Lily. The flowering season is during autumn.

Amaryllis Belladona Habit at Flowering Season

Amaryllis Belladona is commonly known as the Belladona Lily. The flowering season is during autumn.

Amaryllis Belladona, or the Belladona Lily, does not produce the leaves and flowers together. The colors of the flower ranges from almost white to a reddish or purplish color.

Amaryllis Belladona Blub and Flower Spike

Amaryllis Belladona, or the Belladona Lily, does not produce the leaves and flowers together. The colors…

Of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), the Atamasco lily or Zephyranthes Atamasco.

Atamasco Amaryllis

Of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), the Atamasco lily or Zephyranthes Atamasco.

Of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), star grass or Hypoxis hirsuta.

Star Grass

Of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), star grass or Hypoxis hirsuta.

Amazon lily is the common name of the eucharis plant. Pictured is the leaf of E. grandiflora and the flowers of (a) E. subedentat, (b) E. sanderi, (c) E. grandiflora, and (d) E. candida.

Amazon Lily

Amazon lily is the common name of the eucharis plant. Pictured is the leaf of E. grandiflora and the…

<I>Amelanchier alnifolia</I> is a ten foot tall shrub with stout, upright branches. The flowers are rather small. The fruit is black and bloomy.

Amelanchier Alnifolia

Amelanchier alnifolia is a ten foot tall shrub with stout, upright branches. The flowers are rather…

The <I>Amelanchier bartramiana</I> shrub grows up to eight feet tall. The fruit is purplish black and bloomy.

Amelanchier Bartramiana

The Amelanchier bartramiana shrub grows up to eight feet tall. The fruit is purplish black and bloomy.

Stiff plants with large, thick leaves. It is said to have medicinal purposes for burned or damaged skin.

American Aloe

Stiff plants with large, thick leaves. It is said to have medicinal purposes for burned or damaged skin.

One of five stamen-clusters of the flower of American Linden, with accompanying scale.

American Linden

One of five stamen-clusters of the flower of American Linden, with accompanying scale.

A perennial tree native to eastern America.

Sorbus Americana

A perennial tree native to eastern America.

A species of legumes, vetch.

Vicia Americana

A species of legumes, vetch.

Flowers not showy, in axils of leaves, mostly purple.

Ammannia

Flowers not showy, in axils of leaves, mostly purple.

The flower heads of ammobium alatum are a silvery white color with yellow disk florets. This variety of ammobium got the name "alatum", which means winged, because of it's winged stems.

Inflorescence of Ammobium Alatum

The flower heads of ammobium alatum are a silvery white color with yellow disk florets. This variety…

Shrub belonging to the Alternanthera genus.

Telanthera Amoena

Shrub belonging to the Alternanthera genus.

Amole has a cluster of thick spiny-margined leaves, from which arises a stem an inch or two in diameter, bearing at the top a showy pancle of creamy white flowers.

Amole (agave parryi)

Amole has a cluster of thick spiny-margined leaves, from which arises a stem an inch or two in diameter,…

The common name of <I>Amorpha fruticose</I> is bastard indigo. The shrub grows between five and twenty feet tall. The flowers are dark purple.

Amorpha Fruticosa

The common name of Amorpha fruticose is bastard indigo. The shrub grows between five and twenty feet…

Amorphophallus Rivieri has a leafless, deep green speckled with red stalk that reaches three feet in height, or more. The flower has a thick spike that is a rosy green color.

Foliage and Inflorescence of Amorphophallus Rivieri

Amorphophallus Rivieri has a leafless, deep green speckled with red stalk that reaches three feet in…