437 illustrations of flowers and shrubs including: sabatia, safflower, saffron, sage, sainfoin, saltbush, sassafras, saururus, saxifrage, sedge, sesame, shad scale, shamrock, shooting star, skullcap, sloe, snakeroot, snapdragon, sneezeweed, snowberry, soapwort, sorrel, spurge, squash, St. John's wort, star of Bethlehem, starflower, stonecrop, strawberry, sumac, sundew, sundrops, and sunflower

Family of the solanaceae; such as tomatos and potatoes.

Pseudo-capsicum Solanum

Family of the solanaceae; such as tomatos and potatoes.

The botanical name for plants that belong to the pittosporaceae.

Heterophylla Sollya

The botanical name for plants that belong to the pittosporaceae.

Rootstock of Solomon's Seal, with the bottom of the stalk of the season, and the bud for the next year's growth.

Solomon's Seal

Rootstock of Solomon's Seal, with the bottom of the stalk of the season, and the bud for the next year's…

Also known as Polygonatum multiflorum. Consists of several peduncles and white flowers. They are commonly found in the Northern hemisphere.

Solomon's Seal

Also known as Polygonatum multiflorum. Consists of several peduncles and white flowers. They are commonly…

A genus famous for having pinnate leaves and colorful flowers.

Viciifolia Sophora

A genus famous for having pinnate leaves and colorful flowers.

A plant of the rosaceae family.

Sorbaria Sorbifolia

A plant of the rosaceae family.

Flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family.

Xanthoceras Sorbifolia

Flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family.

A plant resembling broom-corn, and closely related to the sugar-cane.

Sorghum

A plant resembling broom-corn, and closely related to the sugar-cane.

"The common sorrel is a meadow plant, slender in habit, with halberd-shaped, juicy, acid flavored leaves, and bearing whorled spikes of greenish-red flowers in summer."—Finley, 1917

Sorrel

"The common sorrel is a meadow plant, slender in habit, with halberd-shaped, juicy, acid flavored leaves,…

"Oxalis confertissima. 1. calyx; 2. stamens; 3. pistil; 4. seed and its section of O. acetosella" (common wood sorrel). -Lindley, 1853

Sorrel

"Oxalis confertissima. 1. calyx; 2. stamens; 3. pistil; 4. seed and its section of O. acetosella" (common…

A female sorrel flower.

Female sorrel flower

A female sorrel flower.

A male sorrel flower.

Male sorrel flower

A male sorrel flower.

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), Oxalis filipes.

O. Filipes

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), Oxalis filipes.

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), Oxalis grandis.

O. Grandis

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), Oxalis grandis.

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), Oxalis repens.

O. Repens

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), Oxalis repens.

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), the wood sorrel or Oxalis Acetosella.

Wood Sorrel

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), the wood sorrel or Oxalis Acetosella.

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), the yellow wood or lady's sorrel (Oxalis stricta), hairy in all parts.

Yellow Wood Sorrel

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), the yellow wood or lady's sorrel (Oxalis stricta), hairy in all…

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), the yellow wood or lady's sorrel (Oxalis corniculata), generally smooth.

Yellow Wood Sorrel

Of the sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), the yellow wood or lady's sorrel (Oxalis corniculata), generally…

"Cultivated in the West and East Indies; it produces a large pear-shaped fruit, of an greenish color, containing an agreeable slightly acid pulp."-Whitney, 1902

Sour-Sop

"Cultivated in the West and East Indies; it produces a large pear-shaped fruit, of an greenish color,…

Also known as Magnolia grandiflora. The branch and flower of a Southern Magnolia plant, native to the southern United States.

Flower of Southern Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia grandiflora. The branch and flower of a Southern Magnolia plant, native to the…

Wormwood from North America which is used in brewing beer.

Shrubs of Southernwood

Wormwood from North America which is used in brewing beer.

Of Sow-thistle, with its pappus of delicate downy hairs.

Sow-thistle

Of Sow-thistle, with its pappus of delicate downy hairs.

"Spadix.--Flower stalk developed in a spatha, or sheath." -Newman, 1850

Spadix

"Spadix.--Flower stalk developed in a spatha, or sheath." -Newman, 1850

Two or three species of yucca are called Spanish bayonet. The shrub has a thick stalk about 3 or 4 feet tall, bearing sharp pointed leaves. In the center is the flower-bearing stalk.

Spanish bayonet (yucca baccata).

Two or three species of yucca are called Spanish bayonet. The shrub has a thick stalk about 3 or 4 feet…

Also known as Yucca schidigera. A flowering plant that is native to the Mojave Desert in the Western United States.

Branch of Spanish Bayonet

Also known as Yucca schidigera. A flowering plant that is native to the Mojave Desert in the Western…

An illustration of the Yucca gloriosa, commonly referred to as the Spanish Dagger. The yucca gloriosa is an evergreen shrub of the family Agavaceae, and the genus Yucca. The yucca is caulescent, 0.5 - 2.5 meters tall, usually with several stems from the base and its base is thickened in adult specimens. Other commons names are Moundlily Yucca, Soft-tipped Yucca, Spanish Bayonet and Sea Islands Yucca.

Spanish Dagger (Yucca)

An illustration of the Yucca gloriosa, commonly referred to as the Spanish Dagger. The yucca gloriosa…

Also known as Yucca gloriosa. The branch of a Spanish Dagger plant, part of the agave family.

Branch of Spanish Dagger

Also known as Yucca gloriosa. The branch of a Spanish Dagger plant, part of the agave family.

Sheaths narrowed to blade; leaves with keels.

Sparganium

Sheaths narrowed to blade; leaves with keels.

Spikelets 6mm long or more; grass growing in large clumps.

Spartina

Spikelets 6mm long or more; grass growing in large clumps.

Freshwater grass common in swamps.

Michauxiana Spartina

Freshwater grass common in swamps.

A spathe is a bract or leaf enwrapping a spike or cluster or blossoms.

Spathe

A spathe is a bract or leaf enwrapping a spike or cluster or blossoms.

Leaf-like structure more or less enclosing a fleshy inflorescence, particularly in the Araceae.

Spathe

Leaf-like structure more or less enclosing a fleshy inflorescence, particularly in the Araceae.

Spatter dock and cow lily are the common names of <i>nuhpar advena</i>. The flowers are two to three inches across and yellow mostly tinged with green or brown.

Spatter Dock

Spatter dock and cow lily are the common names of nuhpar advena. The flowers are two to three inches…

Pertains to shape.

Spatulate

Pertains to shape.

Spearmint is the common name of <i>mentha spicata</i>. It is native to Europe and Asia but has been naturalized throughout the older settled parts of the United States.

Spearmint

Spearmint is the common name of mentha spicata. It is native to Europe and Asia but has been naturalized…

"An aromatic plant, <i>Mentha viridis</i>, the common garden-mint, or mint proper. It is known chiefly in gardens, or as an escape from them, in both hemispheres, and is suspected to be a garden or accidental variety of <i>M. sylvestris</i>. Its properties are those of peppermint, and it yields an oil like that of the latter, but with a more pleasant flavor." &mdash;Whitney, 1889
<p>This illustration shows the flower of the plant.

Spearmint Flower

"An aromatic plant, Mentha viridis, the common garden-mint, or mint proper. It is known chiefly in gardens,…

The solidago is a type of flowering plant native to the United States.

Solidago Speciosa

The solidago is a type of flowering plant native to the United States.

A plant belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, named after Willem Hendrik Vriese.

Vriesia Speciosa

A plant belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, named after Willem Hendrik Vriese.

This perennial belongs to the stonecrop.

Sedum Spectabile

This perennial belongs to the stonecrop.

An ornamental plant, of the campanulaceae.

Specularia Speculum

An ornamental plant, of the campanulaceae.

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the Alpine speedwell (Veronica alpina).

Alpine Speedwell

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the Alpine speedwell (Veronica alpina).

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the common speedwell (Veronica officinalis).

Common Speedwell

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the common speedwell (Veronica officinalis).

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the thyme-leaved speedwell (Veronica serpyllifolia).

Thyme-Leaved Speedwell

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the thyme-leaved speedwell (Veronica serpyllifolia).

A tropical herb with showy flowers and fruits.

Acerifolia Sphaeralcea

A tropical herb with showy flowers and fruits.

"Sphaero-crystals of unilin from tuber of Dahlia variabilis. A, precipitated from an aqueous solution; B, precipitated within the cells by long standing in alcohol." -Stevens, 1916

Sphaero-Crystals

"Sphaero-crystals of unilin from tuber of Dahlia variabilis. A, precipitated from an aqueous solution;…

Of the spiderwort family (Tradescantia), clockwise from top: T. bracteata, T. pilosa, T. montana, T. brevicaulis, T. occidentalis, T. reflexa.

Spiderwort

Of the spiderwort family (Tradescantia), clockwise from top: T. bracteata, T. pilosa, T. montana, T.…

"Aneilema crispatum; 1. a flower; 2. the calyx and pistil; 3. the capsule; 4, 5, seeds; 6. a section of ditto showing the embryo; 7. the papilla; 8. the embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Spiderwort

"Aneilema crispatum; 1. a flower; 2. the calyx and pistil; 3. the capsule; 4, 5, seeds; 6. a section…

<i>Tradescantia virginica</i>. "It is a native of the central and southern United States, and was early introduced into European gardens. The petals are very delicate and ephemeral; in the wild plant they are bllue, in cultivation variable in color, often reddish-violet." -Whitney, 1889
<p>1. Illustration of the inflorescence, complete flower head of a plant including stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers, of spiderwort. 2. Illustration of the lower part of the stem and the root of the Spiderwort.

Spiderwort Inflorescence

Tradescantia virginica. "It is a native of the central and southern United States, and was early introduced…

Two species of the spiderwort family: left, Virginia day flower (Commelina virginica); right, spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana).

Spiderworts

Two species of the spiderwort family: left, Virginia day flower (Commelina virginica); right, spiderwort…

A spike arrangement of flowers.

Spike

A spike arrangement of flowers.

A flower cluster with flowers sessile along a common more or less elongated axis.

Spike

A flower cluster with flowers sessile along a common more or less elongated axis.

"A highly perfumed ointment prepared from a plant in india growing in short spikes." Pictured is the Nardostachys Jatamansi, or Spikenard plant, used in making a highly perfumed and sometimes medicinally used oil.

Spike'nard

"A highly perfumed ointment prepared from a plant in india growing in short spikes." Pictured is the…

A plantain spike.

Plantain spike

A plantain spike.

Spiked loosestrife, purple loosestrife, and black blood are the common names of lythrum salicaria. The plant grows two to three feet tall. The flowers are purple.

Spiked Loosestrife

Spiked loosestrife, purple loosestrife, and black blood are the common names of lythrum salicaria. The…

The spikenard plant, or Nardostachys jatamansi, which is found in the Bible.

Spikenard Plant

The spikenard plant, or Nardostachys jatamansi, which is found in the Bible.

A native plant to Asia, featuring edible green leaves.

Asian Spinach

A native plant to Asia, featuring edible green leaves.

"The common spindle tree (<em>Euonymus europaeus</em>) is a European shrub, which bears glossy lanceolate leaves, and in late spring clusters of small greenish flowers, followed by fruits which become beautifully rose colored."—Finley, 1917

Spindle Tree

"The common spindle tree (Euonymus europaeus) is a European shrub, which bears glossy lanceolate…

Opposite leaves of Euonymus, or Spindle-tree, showing the successive pairs crossing each other at right angles.

Spindle-tree

Opposite leaves of Euonymus, or Spindle-tree, showing the successive pairs crossing each other at right…

A type of rosaceous plant belonging to the genus Spiraea; flowers are usually small or pink.

Nipponica Spiraea

A type of rosaceous plant belonging to the genus Spiraea; flowers are usually small or pink.

This is a dicotyledonous plant, belonging to the Rosaceae.

Trilobata Spiraea

This is a dicotyledonous plant, belonging to the Rosaceae.