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"Asparagus. a, a young shoot; b, flowers; c, the upper end of a stem, showing branches, leaves, and fruit (all reduced.)" — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Asparagus

"Asparagus. a, a young shoot; b, flowers; c, the upper end of a stem, showing branches, leaves, and…

Young shoot of asparagus.

Asparagus

Young shoot of asparagus.

Upper end of stem, showing leaves of asparagus.

Asparagus

Upper end of stem, showing leaves of asparagus.

"A spray of a common asparagus (not the edible species)." -Bergen, 1896

Asparagus

"A spray of a common asparagus (not the edible species)." -Bergen, 1896

<I>Asparagus asparagoides</I> is also known as smilax of florists. The stems are slender and branched. The flowers are greenish white.

Asparagus Asparagoides

Asparagus asparagoides is also known as smilax of florists. The stems are slender and branched. The…

The common name of <I>Asparagus plumosus</I> is asparagus fern. The nanus variety has dense, horizontally spreading fronds. The stems are often short.

Nanus Variety of Asparagus Plumosus

The common name of Asparagus plumosus is asparagus fern. The nanus variety has dense, horizontally spreading…

The tenuissimus variety of <I>Asparagus plumosus</I> is a wiry stemmed variety with fewer leaf-like branches. The plant has a distinct blue-green color.

Tenuissimus Variety of Asparagus Plumosus

The tenuissimus variety of Asparagus plumosus is a wiry stemmed variety with fewer leaf-like branches.…

The flowers of <I>Asparagus sprengeri</I> are whitish pink, fragrant, and appear in May and June. The plant grows six feet or less tall.

Asparagus Sprengeri

The flowers of Asparagus sprengeri are whitish pink, fragrant, and appear in May and June. The plant…

Pictured is a strong new shoot of <I>Asparagus sprengeri</I>.

Shoot of Asparagus Sprengeri

Pictured is a strong new shoot of Asparagus sprengeri.

Shown are the leaves and branches of common asparagus. Branches arise from part a and at b clusters of branchlets or leaves are shown.

Leaves and Branches of Asparagus

Shown are the leaves and branches of common asparagus. Branches arise from part a and at b clusters…

"Accidental manner of producing a jointed stem in Aspasia epidendroides." -Lindley, 1853

Aspasia

"Accidental manner of producing a jointed stem in Aspasia epidendroides." -Lindley, 1853

The common name of <I>Asperula odorata</I> is sweet woodruff. The plant grows between six and eight inches tall. The leaves usually grow in whorls of eight.

Asperula Odorata

The common name of Asperula odorata is sweet woodruff. The plant grows between six and eight inches…

Asperula is commonly known as Woodruff. The orientalis variety has sky blue flowers with one head per stem. This flower is adapted for bouquet making.

Asperula Orientalis Habit and Portion of Inflorescence

Asperula is commonly known as Woodruff. The orientalis variety has sky blue flowers with one head per…

A flowering plant belonging to the boraginaceae.

Symphytum Asperum

A flowering plant belonging to the boraginaceae.

A perennial Lilly from the Melanthiaceae family.

Xerophyllum Asphodeloides

A perennial Lilly from the Melanthiaceae family.

Asphodelus is commonly known as Asphodel. The villarsii variety has white flowers. This flower grows between one and two feet in height.

Asphodelus Villarsii Habit and Flower

Asphodelus is commonly known as Asphodel. The villarsii variety has white flowers. This flower grows…

The flowers of aspidistra lurida are purple but very small in size and grow close to the ground. The leaves are long and evergreen.

Aspidistra Lurida

The flowers of aspidistra lurida are purple but very small in size and grow close to the ground. The…

The variegata variety of <I>Aspidistra lurida</I> has an alternation of green and white stripes making no two leaves exactly alike.

Variegata Variety of Aspidistra Lurida

The variegata variety of Aspidistra lurida has an alternation of green and white stripes making no two…

The aster is found in many different climates. They are in the composite family.

Aster

The aster is found in many different climates. They are in the composite family.

The common name of aster is Michaelmas daisy and star-wort. The alpinus variety has bright purple flower head. There is one flower per stem.

Aster Alpinus

The common name of aster is Michaelmas daisy and star-wort. The alpinus variety has bright purple flower…

Aster amellus bessarabicus has purple flower heads. It is considered to be the showiest of all the varieties of aster.

Aster Amellus Bessarabicus

Aster amellus bessarabicus has purple flower heads. It is considered to be the showiest of all the varieties…

<I>Aster cordifolius</I> has a smooth stem with thin, rough, usually hairy leaves. The flowers heads are blue and numerous.

Aster Cordifolius

Aster cordifolius has a smooth stem with thin, rough, usually hairy leaves. The flowers heads are blue…

The flower heads of aster corymbosus form convex clusters. The flowers are pale ellow with white florets. The stems are a brittle, blackish purple.

Aster Corymbosus

The flower heads of aster corymbosus form convex clusters. The flowers are pale ellow with white florets.…

Aster ericoides flowers are white. The flower clusters are ragged with small leaflets. This flower grows to be three feet tall.

Aster Ericoides

Aster ericoides flowers are white. The flower clusters are ragged with small leaflets. This flower grows…

Aster grandiflorus has large, purple flowers. One flower head grows on each stem. This variety of aster is found in North America.

Aster Grandiflorus

Aster grandiflorus has large, purple flowers. One flower head grows on each stem. This variety of aster…

<I>Aster herveyi</I> grows two to three feet tall. The firm leaves are rough above and hairy on the veins beneath. The flowers heads are violet and numerous.

Aster Herveyi

Aster herveyi grows two to three feet tall. The firm leaves are rough above and hairy on the veins beneath.…

Pictured is <I>Aster lindleyanus</>, a native species of aster.

Aster Lindleyanus

Pictured is Aster lindleyanus, a native species of aster.

<I>Aster macrophyllus</I> has a reddish, angular stem and grows about two and a half feet tall. The leaves are heart shaped.

Aster Macrophyllus

Aster macrophyllus has a reddish, angular stem and grows about two and a half feet tall. The leaves…

The common name of <I>Aster novae-angliae</I> is New England aster. The plant grows between three and five feet tall. The flowers are violet-purple, numerous, and showy.

Aster Novae-Angliae

The common name of Aster novae-angliae is New England aster. The plant grows between three and five…

<I>Aster puniceus</> is a native species of aster.

Aster Puniceus

Aster puniceus is a native species of aster.

Of the composite family (Compositae), the Aster tenuifolius.

Aster tenuifolius

Of the composite family (Compositae), the Aster tenuifolius.

The flowers of aster turbinellus are a delicate mauve color. The leaves are narrow, triangular, and pointy.

Aster Turbinellus

The flowers of aster turbinellus are a delicate mauve color. The leaves are narrow, triangular, and…

Of the composite family (Compositae), the calico aster (Aster lateriflorus).

Calico Aster

Of the composite family (Compositae), the calico aster (Aster lateriflorus).

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the curved-leaved golden aster (Chrysopsis falcata).

Curved-Leaved Golden Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the curved-leaved golden aster (Chrysopsis falcata).

Pictured is a disk floret of aster. (a) shows the pappus, (b) the corolla, (c) stamens, and (d) styles.

Disk Floret of Aster

Pictured is a disk floret of aster. (a) shows the pappus, (b) the corolla, (c) stamens, and (d) styles.

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the golden aster (Chrysopsis Mariana).

Golden Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the golden aster (Chrysopsis Mariana).

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the grass-leaved golden aster (Chrysopsis graminifolia).

Grass-Leaved Golden Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the grass-leaved golden aster (Chrysopsis graminifolia).

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the heart-leaved aster (Aster cordifolius).

Heart-Leaved Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the heart-leaved aster (Aster cordifolius).

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the heath aster (Aster ericoides).

Heath Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the heath aster (Aster ericoides).

Of the composite family (Compositae), the many-flowered aster (Aster multiflorus).

Many-Flowered Aster

Of the composite family (Compositae), the many-flowered aster (Aster multiflorus).

Of the Composite family (Compositae): left, New York aster (Aster Novi-Belgii); right, Tradescant's aster (Aster Tradescanti).

New York Aster and Tradescant's Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae): left, New York aster (Aster Novi-Belgii); right, Tradescant's…

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the purple-stemmed aster (Aster puniceus).

Purple-Stemmed Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the purple-stemmed aster (Aster puniceus).

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the rough-leaved aster (Aster radula).

Rough-Leaved Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the rough-leaved aster (Aster radula).

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the sharp-leaved wood aster (Aster acuminatus).

Sharp-Leaved Wood Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the sharp-leaved wood aster (Aster acuminatus).

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the showy aster (Aster spectabilis).

Showy Aster

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the showy aster (Aster spectabilis).

Of the composite family (Compositae), the small white aster (Aster vimineus).

Small White Aster

Of the composite family (Compositae), the small white aster (Aster vimineus).

Wild asters are also called daisies. This is a Michaelmas daisy.

Wild Aster

Wild asters are also called daisies. This is a Michaelmas daisy.

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Disk-floret of Asteraceae

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the…

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Disk-floret of Asteraceae

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the…

An illustration of a Gynaeceum of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Gynaeceum of Asteraceae

An illustration of a Gynaeceum of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster,…

An illustration of a inflorescence of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Inflorescence of Asteraceae

An illustration of a inflorescence of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the…

"7. Asterostemma repandum; 8. its coronet; 9. its pollen masses." -Lindley, 1853

Asterostemma

"7. Asterostemma repandum; 8. its coronet; 9. its pollen masses." -Lindley, 1853

The stem of <I>Astilbe astilboides</I> grows two to three feet tall. The leaves are oval and oblong. The flowers are white and crowded in dense spikes.

Astilbe Astilboides

The stem of Astilbe astilboides grows two to three feet tall. The leaves are oval and oblong. The flowers…

Astilbe japonica flowers a small and pure white. This variety of astilbe grows in Japan.

Astilbe Japonica

Astilbe japonica flowers a small and pure white. This variety of astilbe grows in Japan.

<I>Astilbe japonica</I> grows one to three feet tall. The flowers are white.

Astilbe Japonica

Astilbe japonica grows one to three feet tall. The flowers are white.

Astilbe Rivularis flowers are either yellowish-white or reddish in color. This flower grows to be three feet high. This flower grows in Nepal.

Astilbe Rivularis

Astilbe Rivularis flowers are either yellowish-white or reddish in color. This flower grows to be three…

"A genus of plans of the natural order Leguminosae, sub-order Papilionaceae. The pod is more or less perfectly 2-celled. The leaves are pinnate, with a terminal leaflet. the species are numerous, natives chiefly of the temperate and colder parts of the Old World, shrubby, and often spiny, or unarmed and herbaceous." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Astragalus

"A genus of plans of the natural order Leguminosae, sub-order Papilionaceae. The pod is more or less…

<I>Astragalus adsurgens</I> is a small plant with fifteen to twenty five leaflets. The flowers are purplish and about one inch long.

Astragalus Adsurgens

Astragalus adsurgens is a small plant with fifteen to twenty five leaflets. The flowers are purplish…

<I>Astragalus hypoglottis</I> grows between three and twenty four inches tall. The flowers are violet-purple. There is also a white variety.

Astragalus Hypoglottis

Astragalus hypoglottis grows between three and twenty four inches tall. The flowers are violet-purple.…

The flowers on the astragalus monspessulans shrub are usually purplish. This species grows in south Europe.

Astragalus Monspessulanus Habit and Flower

The flowers on the astragalus monspessulans shrub are usually purplish. This species grows in south…