The Mulberry contains masses of simple fruits belonging to different flowers, compacted together,(Gray, 1858).

Mulberry

The Mulberry contains masses of simple fruits belonging to different flowers, compacted together,(Gray,…

A mulberry.

Mulberry

A mulberry.

The fruit and leaves of a mulberry tree or Morus.

Mulberry

The fruit and leaves of a mulberry tree or Morus.

"Morus alba. 1. A male flower; 2. clusters of females; 3. a female flower separate; 4. the same with a part of the calyx cut away; 5. a vertical section of a ripe achaenium; 6. a cluster of fruit consisting of succulent calyxes enclosing achaenia." -Lindley, 1853

White Mulberry

"Morus alba. 1. A male flower; 2. clusters of females; 3. a female flower separate; 4. the same with…

The flowers of murraya exotica are white and fragrant. The stems have many flowers. The fruit is roundish, red, and one seeded.

Habit and Flowering Branchlet of Murraya Exotica

The flowers of murraya exotica are white and fragrant. The stems have many flowers. The fruit is roundish,…

Musa rosacea has the common name Mauritius Plantain tree. The flowers of the tree bloom in march. The fruit have an oblong shape. Pictured is the habit, detached young infructescence, and clusters of fruits of the plantain tree.

Musa Rosacea

Musa rosacea has the common name Mauritius Plantain tree. The flowers of the tree bloom in march. The…

"Eugenia tuberculata. 1. a flower; 2. the same divided vertically; 3. a stamen; 4. a ripe fruit; 5. a leaf with the dots upon it." -Lindley, 1853

Myrtle

"Eugenia tuberculata. 1. a flower; 2. the same divided vertically; 3. a stamen; 4. a ripe fruit; 5.…

The common name of myrtus is myrtle. The ugni variety has white flowers that bloom in May. The fruit are round, glossy, and red or black. The fruit is edible.

Fruiting Branch of Myrtus Ugni

The common name of myrtus is myrtle. The ugni variety has white flowers that bloom in May. The fruit…

Nectarines with firm flesh are classed as clingstone. Pictured is the whole fruit and a section with the stone left intact.

Clingstone Nectarine

Nectarines with firm flesh are classed as clingstone. Pictured is the whole fruit and a section with…

Fruit of Nelumbo, (Gray, 1858).

Nelumbo

Fruit of Nelumbo, (Gray, 1858).

This shows a sprouting acorn (Keeler, 1915).

Acorn

This shows a sprouting acorn (Keeler, 1915).

Also known as Quercus cerris. A greenish-white tree with a dark gray bark. The flower produced is a cylindrical cluster of yellow flowers, which are usually wind-pollinated. The fruit is a large acorn, which is bicoloured with an orange bottom half grading to a green-brown tip.

Turkey Oak

Also known as Quercus cerris. A greenish-white tree with a dark gray bark. The flower produced is a…

Pictured are the flowers and fruits of the orders oleaceae, loganiaceae, gentianaceae, and apocynaceae. The flowers and fruits illustrated are (1) olea, (2) fraxinus, (3) logania, (4) gentiana, (5) apocynum, and (6) vinca.

Orders of Oleaceae, Loganiaceae, Gentianaceae, and Apocynaceae

Pictured are the flowers and fruits of the orders oleaceae, loganiaceae, gentianaceae, and apocynaceae.…

"Flowering Branch of Oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia). a, fruit; b, section of same." -Whitney, 1911

Oleaster

"Flowering Branch of Oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia). a, fruit; b, section of same." -Whitney, 1911

Olive has been cultivated from the earliest times chiefly for its oil, which is obtained from the fruit by pressure.

Olive

Olive has been cultivated from the earliest times chiefly for its oil, which is obtained from the fruit…

Olive has been cultivated from the earliest times chiefly for its oil, which is obtained from the fruit by pressure.

olive

Olive has been cultivated from the earliest times chiefly for its oil, which is obtained from the fruit…

Eleven olives.

Eleven Olives

Eleven olives.

An illustration of a small jar of olives.

Jar of Olives

An illustration of a small jar of olives.

Optunia tuna is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are reddish orange and bloom in July. There are bundles of yellow, unequal, spreading spines.

Optunia Tuna

Optunia tuna is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are reddish orange and bloom in July. There are…

Opuntia basilaris is a variety of prickly pear with large, rose purple flowers. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant is covered with short, brown bristles.

Opuntia Basilaris

Opuntia basilaris is a variety of prickly pear with large, rose purple flowers. The flowers bloom in…

Orange. All the species of the genus are natives of tropical and subtropical Asia, but are now extensively cultivated throughout the warmer regions of the world.

Orange

Orange. All the species of the genus are natives of tropical and subtropical Asia, but are now extensively…

Orange trees flower from February to March. The fruits grow to maturity is nine to eleven months.

Fruiting Branch of Orange

Orange trees flower from February to March. The fruits grow to maturity is nine to eleven months.

Five oranges.

Five Oranges

Five oranges.

Ten oranges.

Ten Oranges

Ten oranges.

Also known as northern gooseberry. It is slightly smaller in diameter than Ribes grossularia and is typically found in the northwestern United States.

Ribes Oxyacanthoides

Also known as northern gooseberry. It is slightly smaller in diameter than Ribes grossularia and is…

"Sagus Rumphii. 1. a flower; 2. the same opened; 3. a section of an ovary; 4. a section of a seed of Sagus filaris; 5. fruit and remains of spadix." -Lindley, 1853

Palm

"Sagus Rumphii. 1. a flower; 2. the same opened; 3. a section of an ovary; 4. a section of a seed of…

A South American palm whose fibrous make up is used in industry and it also produces te coquilla nut.

Coquila Palm

A South American palm whose fibrous make up is used in industry and it also produces te coquilla nut.

"Inflorescence of Chamaerops humilis, in its spathe; 2. a portion of the same, with the fruit ripening; 3. a male flower; 4. a female flower; 5. a ripe fruit; 6. a section of another variety, showing the seed; 7. a seed with a portion of the surface cut away, to display the embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Fan Palm

"Inflorescence of Chamaerops humilis, in its spathe; 2. a portion of the same, with the fruit ripening;…

The fruit of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

Papaw Fruit

The fruit of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

"The papaw is a fruit as large as a muskmelon and grows on a tree." —Carpenter, 1902

Papaw Tree

"The papaw is a fruit as large as a muskmelon and grows on a tree." —Carpenter, 1902

The papaya or fruit from the Carica Papaya plant.

Papaya

The papaya or fruit from the Carica Papaya plant.

This shows the pendulous strobiles, or fruit, of the Paper Birch, Betula papyrifera, (Keeler, 1915).

Paper Birch Fruit

This shows the pendulous strobiles, or fruit, of the Paper Birch, Betula papyrifera, (Keeler, 1915).

The common names of passiflora edulis are passion flower and passion fruit. Edulis is edible. The fruit is a livid purple color when ripe. The pulp is orange colored and has a taste resembling the flavor of an orange.

Fruit and Leaves of Passiflora Edulis

The common names of passiflora edulis are passion flower and passion fruit. Edulis is edible. The fruit…

An illustration of a peach on the branch.

Peach

An illustration of a peach on the branch.

Longitudinal section of a peach, showing flesh, stone, and seed.

Peach

Longitudinal section of a peach, showing flesh, stone, and seed.

An illustration of a Crawford's early peach.

Crawford's Early Peach

An illustration of a Crawford's early peach.

Illustration of a late admirable peach.

Late Admirable Peach

Illustration of a late admirable peach.

One peach.

One Peach

One peach.

Illustration of a president peach.

President Peach

Illustration of a president peach.

Four peaches.

Four Peaches

Four peaches.

Four peaches.

Four Peaches

Four peaches.

Peanuts are an annual plant with edible seeds.

Peanut

Peanuts are an annual plant with edible seeds.

An illustration of a pear.

Pear

An illustration of a pear.

The autumn bergamot pear is small and roundish. The skin is brownish green on the shady side and reddish brown next to the sun. The flesh is juicy and richly flavored.

Autumn Bergamot Pear

The autumn bergamot pear is small and roundish. The skin is brownish green on the shady side and reddish…

The beurre bosc pear has medium sized fruit The skin is yellow covered all over with orange russet. The fruit has a melting, buttery, very rich flavor.

Beurre Bosc Pear

The beurre bosc pear has medium sized fruit The skin is yellow covered all over with orange russet.…

Beurre sterckmans pears are medium sized with yellow russet skin. The flavor is very juicy, melting, and rich.

Beurre Sterckmans Pear

Beurre sterckmans pears are medium sized with yellow russet skin. The flavor is very juicy, melting,…

The Easter Beurre pear is large with dull green skin. The fruit has a buttery and juicy flavor and is finely perfurmed.

Easter Beurre Pear

The Easter Beurre pear is large with dull green skin. The fruit has a buttery and juicy flavor and is…

"1. branch of Pyrus communis; 2. its flower divided vertically; 3. a cross section of its fruit." -Lindley, 1853

European Pear

"1. branch of Pyrus communis; 2. its flower divided vertically; 3. a cross section of its fruit." -Lindley,…

The passe crassane pear is medium sized with greenish yellow skin with brown dots. The flesh is somewhat gritty, half melting, and finely perfurmed.

Passe Crassane Pear

The passe crassane pear is medium sized with greenish yellow skin with brown dots. The flesh is somewhat…

Uvedale's St. Germain pears are very large with dark green skin. These pears can sometimes weigh over two pounds.

Uvedale's St. Germain Pear

Uvedale's St. Germain pears are very large with dark green skin. These pears can sometimes weigh over…

An illustration of a Washington pear.

Washington Pear

An illustration of a Washington pear.

Williams' bon chretien pears are large with pale yellow skin. The flesh has a tender, melting delicious flavor. It is a great dessert pear.

Williams' Bon Chretien Pear

Williams' bon chretien pears are large with pale yellow skin. The flesh has a tender, melting delicious…

Four pears.

Four Pears

Four pears.

Six pears.

Six Pears

Six pears.

Three pears.

Three Pears

Three pears.

Two pears.

Two Pears

Two pears.

A pepo is a sort of berry with a harder rind.

Pepo

A pepo is a sort of berry with a harder rind.

"The Pepo is an inferior fruit, with a thick and fleshy rind, with two or more fleshy parietal placentas, projecting more or less inward."—Darby, 1855

A Section of the Pepo

"The Pepo is an inferior fruit, with a thick and fleshy rind, with two or more fleshy parietal placentas,…

A variety of pepper with a mild fruit and pleasant taste.

Ruby King Pepper

A variety of pepper with a mild fruit and pleasant taste.

The Persian melon has elongated, pear shaped fruits of medium size. This melon doesn't have ribs and is only slightly netted. The rind is yellow marbled with dark green. The flesh is greenish white and very sugary.

Persian Melon

The Persian melon has elongated, pear shaped fruits of medium size. This melon doesn't have ribs and…