392 illustrations of flowers and shrubs including: pansy, papyrus, parsnip, passion flower, pea, peanut, pennyroyal, peony, pepper, periwinkle, petunia, phlox, pickerel, pigweed, pimento, pimpernel, pineapple, pinxter, pitcher plant, plantain, poison ivy, poison oak, pokeweed, pondweed, poplar, poppy, primrose, prunella, pulse, pumpkin, and pyrola

Later stage, pistil withered, stamens mature of a plantain flower.

Plantain Flowers

Later stage, pistil withered, stamens mature of a plantain flower.

"Flowers of plantain (Plantago), enlarged. A, earlier stage, pistil mature, stamens not yet appearing outside the corolla. B, later stage, pistil withered, stamens mature." -Bergen, 1896

Plantain Flowers

"Flowers of plantain (Plantago), enlarged. A, earlier stage, pistil mature, stamens not yet appearing…

"Spike of plantain." -Bergen, 1896

Plantain Spike

"Spike of plantain." -Bergen, 1896

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the blackseed plantain (Plantago Rugelii).

Blackseed Plantain

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the blackseed plantain (Plantago Rugelii).

<i>Plantago major</i>. "...a flower cluster or form of inflorescence in which the flowers are sessile (or apparently so) along an elongated, unbranched common axis, as in the well-known mullen and plantain." &mdash;Whitney, 1889
<p>Illustration of a spike from a Broadleaf Plantain.

Broadleaf Plantain - Spike

Plantago major. "...a flower cluster or form of inflorescence in which the flowers are sessile (or apparently…

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the common plantain (Plantago major).

Common Plantain

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the common plantain (Plantago major).

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the English plantain (Plantago lanceolata).

English Plantain

Of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), the English plantain (Plantago lanceolata).

Pictured are the orders of plantanceae, rosaceae, and leguminosae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) platanus, (2) fragaria, (3) geum, (4) rosa, (5) spiraea, (6) prunus, (7) pyrus, (8) pisum, (9) desmodium, (10) cassia, and (11) acacia.

Orders of Plantanceae, Rosaceae, and Leguminosae

Pictured are the orders of plantanceae, rosaceae, and leguminosae. The flowers of these orders that…

Leaves aromatic when crushed.

Pluchea

Leaves aromatic when crushed.

An asparagus fern, this fern style plant is native to southern parts of Africa.

Asparagus Plumosus

An asparagus fern, this fern style plant is native to southern parts of Africa.

Pods generally split lengthwise when ripe and dry.

Pod

Pods generally split lengthwise when ripe and dry.

A capsule is a pod that splits into three pieces.

Pod

A capsule is a pod that splits into three pieces.

A capsule is a pod that splits into three pieces.

Pod

A capsule is a pod that splits into three pieces.

This is a young pod, partly covered by a loose calyx, (Gray, 1858).

Pod

This is a young pod, partly covered by a loose calyx, (Gray, 1858).

This is a ripe checkerberry, cut through the middle lengthwise, (Gray, 1858).

Pod

This is a ripe checkerberry, cut through the middle lengthwise, (Gray, 1858).

A separate pod of the Wild Columbine, (Gray, 1858).

Pod

A separate pod of the Wild Columbine, (Gray, 1858).

Pod of St. John's Wort, cut in half,(Gray, 1858).

Pod

Pod of St. John's Wort, cut in half,(Gray, 1858).

The pod of the Hibiscus surrounded by the calyx and involucel.

Pod

The pod of the Hibiscus surrounded by the calyx and involucel.

The pod of the Hibiscus splitting into five valves.

Pod

The pod of the Hibiscus splitting into five valves.

The pod of Common Flax cut across.

Pod

The pod of Common Flax cut across.

Pod or simple pistil of Caltha or Marsh-Marigold, which has opened and shed its seeds.

Pod

Pod or simple pistil of Caltha or Marsh-Marigold, which has opened and shed its seeds.

A seed pod, such as in peas.

Pod

A seed pod, such as in peas.

Pods generally split lengthwise when ripe and dry.

Pod

Pods generally split lengthwise when ripe and dry.

The five pods of the Wild Columbine opening, (Gray, 1858).

Pod

The five pods of the Wild Columbine opening, (Gray, 1858).

Pod of Celandine opening, (Gray, 1858).

Pod

Pod of Celandine opening, (Gray, 1858).

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

Pod

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

Ripe pod of Claytonia or Spring Beauty, cut across, and splitting into three valves (Gray, 1858).

Claytonia Pod

Ripe pod of Claytonia or Spring Beauty, cut across, and splitting into three valves (Gray, 1858).

Simple pistil of Podophyllum, cut across, showing ovules borne on placenta.

Podophyllum

Simple pistil of Podophyllum, cut across, showing ovules borne on placenta.

Poet's narcissus and pheasant's eye are the common names of <i>narcissus poeticus</i>. The flowers are fragrant and white. It is recognized by the red margined, short corona.

Poet's Narcissus

Poet's narcissus and pheasant's eye are the common names of narcissus poeticus. The flowers are fragrant…

The Pogonia affinis.

Pogonia affinis

The Pogonia affinis.

The Pogonia divaricata or rosebud orchid.

Pogonia divaricata

The Pogonia divaricata or rosebud orchid.

Poinsettia is also known as Christmas or Easter flower. It is native to moist, shaded areas of tropical Mexico and central America.

Poinsettia

Poinsettia is also known as Christmas or Easter flower. It is native to moist, shaded areas of tropical…

Poison-ivy, a climbing or trailing shrub with variable three-foliate leaves, aerial rootlets and greenish flowers.

Poison Ivy

Poison-ivy, a climbing or trailing shrub with variable three-foliate leaves, aerial rootlets and greenish…

A poisonous plant that climbs and has groups of three leaflets.

Poison Ivy

A poisonous plant that climbs and has groups of three leaflets.

An illustration of poison ivy.

Poison ivy

An illustration of poison ivy.

Poison oak plant differs from poison ivy mainly in the character of its leaflets, which are somewhat thicker and smaller and less lobed.

Poison Oak

Poison oak plant differs from poison ivy mainly in the character of its leaflets, which are somewhat…

"Phytolacca decandra. 1. its flower; 2. its stamens and pistil; 3. a section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Poke Root

"Phytolacca decandra. 1. its flower; 2. its stamens and pistil; 3. a section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

"Seguiera floribunda. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of an ovary; 3. samaras." -Lindley, 1853

Pokeweed

"Seguiera floribunda. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of an ovary; 3. samaras." -Lindley, 1853

Flowers yellow, not in button-like heads nor with bristly-margined leaves.

Polygala

Flowers yellow, not in button-like heads nor with bristly-margined leaves.

flowers in terminal clusters which may be compound.

Polygala

flowers in terminal clusters which may be compound.

Stems with a sheath just above attachment point of leaf; flowers individually small, white to pink.

Polygonum

Stems with a sheath just above attachment point of leaf; flowers individually small, white to pink.

Sheaths around stem above each point of leaf-attachment; flowers white to red, not fragrant.

Polygonum

Sheaths around stem above each point of leaf-attachment; flowers white to red, not fragrant.

Plant with narrower leaves, none basal; flowers sessile, in terminal spikes.

Polygonum

Plant with narrower leaves, none basal; flowers sessile, in terminal spikes.

Pomegranate, is a native of Asia but cultivated throughout the tropics. The fruit contains numerous, juicy, edible seeds.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate, is a native of Asia but cultivated throughout the tropics. The fruit contains numerous,…

A dwarf form of the Rosa centifolia, having small flowers and leaves. The flowers are rose-purple with ovate, serrated leaves and scattered prickles.

Rosa Centifolia Pomponia

A dwarf form of the Rosa centifolia, having small flowers and leaves. The flowers are rose-purple with…

A pond weed.

Pond Weed

A pond weed.

An aquatic herb found in numerous parts in both hemispheres. Usually found floating or wholly imersed in ponds and ditches.

Pondweed

An aquatic herb found in numerous parts in both hemispheres. Usually found floating or wholly imersed…

Leaves with blunt lobes; flower conspicuous, purple, not on a fleshy axis enclosed in a leaf-like sheath.

Pontederia

Leaves with blunt lobes; flower conspicuous, purple, not on a fleshy axis enclosed in a leaf-like sheath.

Leaves mostly basal, heart shaped; flowers purple.

Pontederia

Leaves mostly basal, heart shaped; flowers purple.

Flowers many; leaves large, over 10cm long.

Pontederia

Flowers many; leaves large, over 10cm long.

Shown are flowers of the pontederiaceae, juncaceae, liliaceae, and amaryllidaceae orders. These flowers include (1) pontederia, (2) luzula, (3) juncus, (4) dracaena, (5) fritillaria, (6) leucoium, and (7) narcissus.

Pontederiaceae, Juncaceae, Liliaceae, and Amaryllidaceae Orders

Shown are flowers of the pontederiaceae, juncaceae, liliaceae, and amaryllidaceae orders. These flowers…

A dense shrub with evergreen leaves and purple flowers, and is used as an ornamental plant. Honey produced with the pollen of the flowers of this plant have been known to be poisonous to human consumption. It is commonly found in Asia.

Rhododendron Ponticum

A dense shrub with evergreen leaves and purple flowers, and is used as an ornamental plant. Honey produced…

"Loudonia aurea. 1. a complete flower; 2. a section of the ovary." -Lindley. 1853

Common Popflower

"Loudonia aurea. 1. a complete flower; 2. a section of the ovary." -Lindley. 1853

"Leafy twig of poplar." -Bergen, 1896

Poplar Leaves

"Leafy twig of poplar." -Bergen, 1896

A flower of Poppy.

Poppy

A flower of Poppy.

A genus of plants, which are native chiefly to the warmer regions of Eurasia. They occur in many parts of Europe as weeds, but some species have been improved by propagation and are cultivated as ornamental plants and for the production of poppy oil and opium.

Poppy

A genus of plants, which are native chiefly to the warmer regions of Eurasia. They occur in many parts…

A plant with seeds commonly used to season foods.

Poppy

A plant with seeds commonly used to season foods.

An illustration of a poppy bud.

Poppy Bud

An illustration of a poppy bud.

"Fruit of Poppy, cut transversely to show the 12 septa (S) with the seeds." -Whitney, 1911

Poppy Septa

"Fruit of Poppy, cut transversely to show the 12 septa (S) with the seeds." -Whitney, 1911

"Diagram of fruit of Poppy, cut transversely to show the 12 septa (S) with the seeds omitted." -Whitney, 1911

Poppy Septa

"Diagram of fruit of Poppy, cut transversely to show the 12 septa (S) with the seeds omitted." -Whitney,…