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

Similar to sea lavender.

Limonium Statice

Similar to sea lavender.

A species of orchids that are native to south America.

Scuticaria Steelei

A species of orchids that are native to south America.

Of the Borage family (Boraginaceae), the Virginia stickseed (Lappula virginiana).

Virginia Stickseed

Of the Borage family (Boraginaceae), the Virginia stickseed (Lappula virginiana).

Piece of thallus of a Sticta, with section, showing the immersed apothecia; the small openings of these dot the surface.

Sticta

Piece of thallus of a Sticta, with section, showing the immersed apothecia; the small openings of these…

"Stigma of thorn-apple (Datura) with pollen." -Bergen, 1896

Stigma

"Stigma of thorn-apple (Datura) with pollen." -Bergen, 1896

A wide-creeping fern with reddish-brown scales. The fronds of this fern are approximately 2 feet in length, and 1 to 3 inches broad.

Polypodium Stigmaticum

A wide-creeping fern with reddish-brown scales. The fronds of this fern are approximately 2 feet in…

Low, brittle shrub with wood lighter than cork; green parts with a milky sap.

Stillingia

Low, brittle shrub with wood lighter than cork; green parts with a milky sap.

An appendage at the base of the petiole of a leaf; normally occuring in pairs.

Stipule

An appendage at the base of the petiole of a leaf; normally occuring in pairs.

"A former genus of herbaceous plants belonging to the order Caryophylacae, and now included in the genus Alsine."—Finley, 1917

Greater stitchwort

"A former genus of herbaceous plants belonging to the order Caryophylacae, and now included in the genus…

"Stone cells from different sources. 1, from coffee; 2, 3, and 4, from stem of clove; 5 and 6, from tea leaf; 7, 8, and 9, from powdered star anise seed." -Stevens, 1916

Stone Cells

"Stone cells from different sources. 1, from coffee; 2, 3, and 4, from stem of clove; 5 and 6, from…

Flower of Sedum ternatum.

Stonecrop

Flower of Sedum ternatum.

"Flower of stonecrop. I, entire flower. II, vertical section." -Bergen, 1896

Stonecrop Flower

"Flower of stonecrop. I, entire flower. II, vertical section." -Bergen, 1896

The Sedum acre or Goldmoss Stonecrop is a creeping plant native to Europe.

Goldmoss Stonecrop

The Sedum acre or Goldmoss Stonecrop is a creeping plant native to Europe.

Longitudinal section of a young strawberry.

Strawberry

Longitudinal section of a young strawberry.

Section of a part of a strawberry

Strawberry

Section of a part of a strawberry

"In botany, a runner; a weak, creeping shoot sent out from the bottom of the stem, and rooting and forming new plants at the nodes, as in the strawberry." -Whitney, 1911

Strawberry Flagellum

"In botany, a runner; a weak, creeping shoot sent out from the bottom of the stem, and rooting and forming…

Plant belonging to the Cinquefoil genus, of the rosaceae or rose family.

Barren Strawberry

Plant belonging to the Cinquefoil genus, of the rosaceae or rose family.

"Large conical; bright crimson, excellent flower; a strong and vigorous grower on rich and heavy soils, but almost worthless on light or sandy soils." —Fuller, 1910

Jucunda strawberry

"Large conical; bright crimson, excellent flower; a strong and vigorous grower on rich and heavy soils,…

"3. perpendicular section of a flower of Fragaria indica (Duchesnea indica); 4. the same section of its half ripe fruit, showing the torus covered with carpels; 5. a single carpel of it; 6. one of its achaenia cut open to show the seed inside." -Lindley, 1853

Mock Strawberry

"3. perpendicular section of a flower of Fragaria indica (Duchesnea indica); 4. the same section of…

"2. flower of Fragaria vesca; 3. a section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Woodland Strawberry

"2. flower of Fragaria vesca; 3. a section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Herbs bearing trifoliate leaves with yellow toned flowers.

Vigna Strobilophora

Herbs bearing trifoliate leaves with yellow toned flowers.

The strobilus (spike) of a hop plant.

Hop strobilus

The strobilus (spike) of a hop plant.

A white flower with numerous florets. It is found in Australia, and is abundant on sand plains.

Polycalymma Stuartii

A white flower with numerous florets. It is found in Australia, and is abundant on sand plains.

"2. flower of Stylapterus sp.; 3 a. anther in front; 3 b. ditto behind; 4. anther between two lobes of calyx." -Lindley, 1853

Stylapterus

"2. flower of Stylapterus sp.; 3 a. anther in front; 3 b. ditto behind; 4. anther between two lobes…

A species of orchid, commonly seen in parts of central America and Columbia.

Trichopilia Suavis

A species of orchid, commonly seen in parts of central America and Columbia.

Somewhat heart shaped.

Subcordate

Somewhat heart shaped.

Shaped like an awl.

subulate

Shaped like an awl.

That of Succory (its pappus a shallow cup).

Succory

That of Succory (its pappus a shallow cup).

Tall grasses native to the warm temperate and tropical climates. They contain stout fibrous stalks with sap rich in sugar.

Sugar Cane

Tall grasses native to the warm temperate and tropical climates. They contain stout fibrous stalks with…

A genus of trees and shrubs, which includes about fifteen species native to the United States.

Sumac

A genus of trees and shrubs, which includes about fifteen species native to the United States.

A smooth-leaved sumac.

Sumac

A smooth-leaved sumac.

An illustration of a poison sumac.

Poison Sumac

An illustration of a poison sumac.

Also known as Rhus vernix. It is a woody shrub or small trees that can cause skin irritation when touched. When burned, inhalation of the smoke may cause a rash to appear on the lungs.

Poison Sumac

Also known as Rhus vernix. It is a woody shrub or small trees that can cause skin irritation when touched.…

Leaf of sundew with half of the tentacles inflexed from stimulation.

Sundew

Leaf of sundew with half of the tentacles inflexed from stimulation.

"Leaf of Sundew (Droscra rotundifolia)." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Sundew

"Leaf of Sundew (Droscra rotundifolia)." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

"Leaf of Sundew, enlarged, with the tentacles on one side infected over a bit of meat placed on the disk." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Sundew

"Leaf of Sundew, enlarged, with the tentacles on one side infected over a bit of meat placed on the…

"Glands of Sundew magnified. External aspect with drop of secretion." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Sundew

"Glands of Sundew magnified. External aspect with drop of secretion." — The Encyclopedia Britannica,…

"Glands of Sundew magnified. Internal structure." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Sundew

"Glands of Sundew magnified. Internal structure." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

The Sundews (Drosera rotundifolia) comprise one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with over 170 species. These members of the family Droseraceae lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surface.

Sundew

The Sundews (Drosera rotundifolia) comprise one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with over…

"Blade of leaf of sundew." -Bergen, 1896

Sundew Leaf

"Blade of leaf of sundew." -Bergen, 1896

"Leaves of sundew. The one at the left has all its tentacles closed over captured prey; the one at the right has only half of them thus closed." -Bergen, 1896

Sundew Leaves

"Leaves of sundew. The one at the left has all its tentacles closed over captured prey; the one at the…

"Drosera rotundifolia. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 3. a perpendicular section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Common Sundew

"Drosera rotundifolia. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 3. a perpendicular section…

Of the sundew family (Droseraceae), the long-leaved sundew or Drosera longifolia var. Americana.

Long-Leaved Sundew

Of the sundew family (Droseraceae), the long-leaved sundew or Drosera longifolia var. Americana.

"Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)." -Bergen, 1896

Round-Leaf Sundew

"Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)." -Bergen, 1896

Of the sundew family (Droseraceae), the round-leaved sundew or Drosera rotundifolia.

Round-Leaved Sundew

Of the sundew family (Droseraceae), the round-leaved sundew or Drosera rotundifolia.

Of the sundew family (Droseraceae), the thread-leaved sundew or Drosera filiformis.

Thread-Leaved Sundew

Of the sundew family (Droseraceae), the thread-leaved sundew or Drosera filiformis.

Of the Evening Primrose family (Onograceae), sundrops (OEnothera fruiticosa).

Sundrops

Of the Evening Primrose family (Onograceae), sundrops (OEnothera fruiticosa).

Of the Evening Primrose family (Onograceae), sundrops (OEnothera pumila).

Sundrops

Of the Evening Primrose family (Onograceae), sundrops (OEnothera pumila).

Sundrops is the common name of <i>oenothera linearis</i>. The flowers are colored a bright, clear yellow. The flowers bloom in July.

Sundrops

Sundrops is the common name of oenothera linearis. The flowers are colored a bright, clear yellow. The…

Sundrops is the common name of <i>oenothera pratensis</i>. The flowers are bright yellow and grow clustered at the end of the stems. The flower can be found from Maine to Iowa and Arkansas.

Sundrops

Sundrops is the common name of oenothera pratensis. The flowers are bright yellow and grow clustered…

"Section of Head of Sunflower. a, receptacle, or anthoclinium."-Whitney, 1902

Sunflower

"Section of Head of Sunflower. a, receptacle, or anthoclinium."-Whitney, 1902

A genus of plants of the aster family, which have large, cordate leaves and terminal, flat, circular, heads of flowers. They are herbaceous plants.

Sunflower

A genus of plants of the aster family, which have large, cordate leaves and terminal, flat, circular,…

Of Sunflower (pappus of two deciduous scales).

Sunflower

Of Sunflower (pappus of two deciduous scales).

Helianthus argophyllus is the silver leaved variety of the sunflower. The flower heads are yellow. The leaves have a soft, silky, silvery down.

Flowering Branch of a Sunflower (Helianthus Argophyllus)

Helianthus argophyllus is the silver leaved variety of the sunflower. The flower heads are yellow. The…

The helianthus decapetalus multiflorus sunflower has firm leaves and large heads. The common form has a dwarf habit with double flowers.

Flowering Branch of a Sunflower (Helianthus Decapetalus Multiflorus)

The helianthus decapetalus multiflorus sunflower has firm leaves and large heads. The common form has…

Helianthus orgyalis sunflowers have small, yellow heads. The flowers bloom in the autumn. The plant grows between six and ten feet tall.

Upper Portion of Stems and Detached Flower Head of a Sunflower (Helianthus Orgyalis)

Helianthus orgyalis sunflowers have small, yellow heads. The flowers bloom in the autumn. The plant…

Drawing of three sunflowers arranged for use as top right corner decoration.

Sunflower Corner Motif, Right

Drawing of three sunflowers arranged for use as top right corner decoration.

Sunflower grow to be six feet tall. The flower heads are large, varying in size and color.

Flower Head of a Sunflower

Sunflower grow to be six feet tall. The flower heads are large, varying in size and color.

Helianthus annus caifornicus plenissimus is the scientific name of the pictured sunflower. It is another form of the common sunflower.

Habit and Detached Single Flower Head of a Sunflower

Helianthus annus caifornicus plenissimus is the scientific name of the pictured sunflower. It is another…

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the ten-petaled sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus).

Ten-Petaled Sunflower

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the ten-petaled sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus).