"Ornamental plants, cultivated chiefly for their handsome flowers. The Abelias are small or medium-sized bushy shrubs with deciduous or persistent foliage and rather small in numerous flowers varying from white to pink or purple; after the flowers have fallen, the persistent usually purplish sepals are attractive. A. grandiflora, Rehd. Fig. 58. Lvs. ovate, rounded or attenuate at the base, acute, 3/4-1&1/2 in. long, serrate, shining above, nearly glabrous, half-evergreen: fls. in terminal, loose panicles, white flushed pink, campanulate, 3/4in. long; stamens not exserted. Of garden origin. Gt. 41:1366. Gn. 76, p.528. J.H. III. 8:77- One of hte hardiest and most free-flowering abelias; it flowers continuously from June to November." L.H. Bailey, 1917

Glossy Abelia

"Ornamental plants, cultivated chiefly for their handsome flowers. The Abelias are small or medium-sized…

Abutilon is a showy, free-growing shrub. There are many hybrids that are cultivated. They grow best in a combination of equal parts of turfy loam, peat, and leaf mould, with some gritty sand. They can be planted both in pots and outside. They also require an abundance of water.

Abutilon Shrub

Abutilon is a showy, free-growing shrub. There are many hybrids that are cultivated. They grow best…

Spiny leafed trees or shrubs with bipinnate leaves

Acacia

Spiny leafed trees or shrubs with bipinnate leaves

The acacia armata shrub is eight to ten feet wide and seven to eleven feet tall. The fruit is ripe is August and the shrub flowers February to April. A common name of acacia armata is kangaroo thorn.

Acacia Armata

The acacia armata shrub is eight to ten feet wide and seven to eleven feet tall. The fruit is ripe is…

The common name of acacia calamifolia is broom wattle. It is a tall shrub with slender, erect branches. The shrub flowers February to April. The fruit is ripe in August.

Acacia Calamifolia

The common name of acacia calamifolia is broom wattle. It is a tall shrub with slender, erect branches.…

The acacia salicina variation wayae shrub is eight feet tall. The shrub blooms sparingly at various times throughout the year. The pods are between one and two inches long and must be picked as soon as they are ripe.

Acacia Salicina Variation Wayae

The acacia salicina variation wayae shrub is eight feet tall. The shrub blooms sparingly at various…

Acacia tenuifolia is an everblooming shrub with a stick substance on the young flower buds. The shrub has a honey like odor. The fruit is ripe June to November.

Acacia Tenuifolia

Acacia tenuifolia is an everblooming shrub with a stick substance on the young flower buds. The shrub…

The common name of acacia verticillata is whorl-leaved acacia. It is a spreading shrub or small tree of graceful habit. The pods are flat, straight, or slight curved. The flowers appear in March and April.

Acacia Verticillata

The common name of acacia verticillata is whorl-leaved acacia. It is a spreading shrub or small tree…

Acalypha wilkesiana variation macafeana has red leaves marked with crimson and bronze. It is said to be the most common variety of acalypha.

Acalypha Wilkesiana Variation Macafeana

Acalypha wilkesiana variation macafeana has red leaves marked with crimson and bronze. It is said to…

The acanthopanax pentaphyllum shrub is five to ten feet tall. The branches are arching and slender, with a few straight prickles.

Acanthopanax Pentaphyllum

The acanthopanax pentaphyllum shrub is five to ten feet tall. The branches are arching and slender,…

A genus of plants or shrubs, mostly tropical, two species of which arecharacterized by large white flowers and deeply indented shining leaves.

Acanthus

A genus of plants or shrubs, mostly tropical, two species of which arecharacterized by large white flowers…

Acanthus of Corinthian Capital

Acanthus

Acanthus of Corinthian Capital

<I>Actinide argot</i> is a high climbing shrub. There are three or more white flowers. The fruit is greenish yellow, about one inch long, and sweet.

Actinidia Arguta

Actinide argot is a high climbing shrub. There are three or more white flowers. The fruit is greenish…

Also known as Butcher's broom. A shrub with flat shoots that give the appearance of stiff, spine-tipped leaves. It has been known to enhance blood flow to the brain, legs, and hands, and has been used to relieve constipation and water retention.

Ruscus Aculeatus

Also known as Butcher's broom. A shrub with flat shoots that give the appearance of stiff, spine-tipped…

"Adlumia cirrhosa; single leaf and panicle"-Whitney, 1902

Adlumia

"Adlumia cirrhosa; single leaf and panicle"-Whitney, 1902

"Adnate Anther, Adnate Stipule."-Whitney, 1902

Adnate

"Adnate Anther, Adnate Stipule."-Whitney, 1902

<i>Aeglopsis chevalier</i> is a large shrub or small, spiny tree. The spines are long, slender, and straight. The fruits are deep orange with a thin, hard shell.

Aeglopsis Chevalieri

Aeglopsis chevalier is a large shrub or small, spiny tree. The spines are long, slender, and straight.…

"&AElig;sculus Hippocastanum (a, flower; b, seed; c, seed cut longitudinally."-Whitney, 1902

Aesculus

"Æsculus Hippocastanum (a, flower; b, seed; c, seed cut longitudinally."-Whitney, 1902

<i>Aesculus georgiana</i> is a shrub that grows six feet tall. The flowers are red and yellow. The shrub flowers in May and June.

Aesculus Georgiana

Aesculus georgiana is a shrub that grows six feet tall. The flowers are red and yellow. The shrub flowers…

<i>Aesculus parviflora</i> shrubs grow between three and ten feet tall. There are five to seven oblong leaflets. The fruit is smooth.

Aesculus Parviflora

Aesculus parviflora shrubs grow between three and ten feet tall. There are five to seven oblong leaflets.…

Also known as Salix alaxensis. The branch of an Alaska Willow tree, a species of willow.

Branch of Alaska Willow

Also known as Salix alaxensis. The branch of an Alaska Willow tree, a species of willow.

The branch of an Alnus sitchensis, a species of Alder tree.

Branch of Alnus Sitchensis

The branch of an Alnus sitchensis, a species of Alder tree.

"A drug of great antiquity, for we find Dioscorides make mention of aloe as a substance obtained from a plant, and possessing cathartic properties." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Aloe

"A drug of great antiquity, for we find Dioscorides make mention of aloe as a substance obtained from…

"A genus of plants of the natural order Amaranthaceae. This order contains nearly 300 known species, natives of tropical and temperate countries, but chiefly abounding within the tropics. They are herbs or shrubs, with simple exstipulate leaves, and flowers in heads or spikes." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Amaranth

"A genus of plants of the natural order Amaranthaceae. This order contains nearly 300 known species,…

<I>Amelanchier alnifolia</I> is a ten foot tall shrub with stout, upright branches. The flowers are rather small. The fruit is black and bloomy.

Amelanchier Alnifolia

Amelanchier alnifolia is a ten foot tall shrub with stout, upright branches. The flowers are rather…

The <I>Amelanchier bartramiana</I> shrub grows up to eight feet tall. The fruit is purplish black and bloomy.

Amelanchier Bartramiana

The Amelanchier bartramiana shrub grows up to eight feet tall. The fruit is purplish black and bloomy.

The branch of an Amelanchier obovalis tree, native to North America.

Branch of Amelanchier Obovalis

The branch of an Amelanchier obovalis tree, native to North America.

Also known as Castanea dentata. The branch of an American Chestnut tree, native to eastern North America.

Branch of American Chestnut

Also known as Castanea dentata. The branch of an American Chestnut tree, native to eastern North America.

The common name of <I>Amorpha fruticose</I> is bastard indigo. The shrub grows between five and twenty feet tall. The flowers are dark purple.

Amorpha Fruticosa

The common name of Amorpha fruticose is bastard indigo. The shrub grows between five and twenty feet…

A group of trees or shrubs native to North America and Europe.

Ar'butus

A group of trees or shrubs native to North America and Europe.

An evergreen shrub with bright red flowers. It usually reaches between 20 and 25 feet, and is commonly found in Thailand, Nepal, and India.

Rhododendron Arboreum

An evergreen shrub with bright red flowers. It usually reaches between 20 and 25 feet, and is commonly…

Arbutus is in the class of plants and shrubs allied to the cypress.

Arbutus

Arbutus is in the class of plants and shrubs allied to the cypress.

The <I>Arctostaphylos manzanita</I> shrub grows thirty feet tall. The fruit is between one quarter and one half an inch long. The leaves are dull green and egg shaped.

Arctostaphylos Manzanita

The Arctostaphylos manzanita shrub grows thirty feet tall. The fruit is between one quarter and one…

<I>Ardisia crenulata</I> has oblong, wavy margined leaves. The fruit droops is clusters. The flowers are sweet scented.

Ardisia Crenulata

Ardisia crenulata has oblong, wavy margined leaves. The fruit droops is clusters. The flowers are sweet…

The Aristolochia shrub is commonly known as Birthwort. The sipho variety has yellowish-brown flowers. This shrub can grow up to thirty feet high.

Flowering Branch of Aristolochia Sipho

The Aristolochia shrub is commonly known as Birthwort. The sipho variety has yellowish-brown flowers.…

Also known as Salix lasiolepis. The branch of an Arroyo Willow tree, native to western and southwestern North America.

Branch of Arroyo Willow

Also known as Salix lasiolepis. The branch of an Arroyo Willow tree, native to western and southwestern…

<I>Artabotrys uncinatus</I> is a climbing shrub with branches at a wide angle. The leaves are oblong and taper to a point. The flowers have six petals and are brownish red.

Artabotrys Uncinatus

Artabotrys uncinatus is a climbing shrub with branches at a wide angle. The leaves are oblong and taper…

The common name of <I>Artemisia pontica</I> is Roman wormwood. The plant is shrubby and erect, growing between one and four feet tall. The flower heads are small and whitish yellow.

Artemisia Pontica

The common name of Artemisia pontica is Roman wormwood. The plant is shrubby and erect, growing between…

The common names of <I>Artemisia stelleriana</I> are old woman, dusty miller, and beach wormwood. The plant grows two feet tall and has a woody, creeping base.

Artemisia Stelleriana

The common names of Artemisia stelleriana are old woman, dusty miller, and beach wormwood. The plant…

The common name of <I>Artemisia vulgaris</I> is mugwort. The leaves are white and cottony beneath but green above. There are many oblong, yellow flower heads.

Artemisia Vulgaris

The common name of Artemisia vulgaris is mugwort. The leaves are white and cottony beneath but green…

The three outer petals of asimina triloba are a pale purplish color. The three inner petals are smaller, purplish on the outside with a yellow center.This shrub can grow up to ten feet tall.

Flowering Branch of Asimina Triloba

The three outer petals of asimina triloba are a pale purplish color. The three inner petals are smaller,…

"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 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…

The flowers of the atragene alpina shrub are blue, sometimes white. There are ten to twelve petals per flower. This shrub grows in the mountainous regions of Europe.

Atragene Alpina

The flowers of the atragene alpina shrub are blue, sometimes white. There are ten to twelve petals per…

<I>Atriplex breweri</I> is a stout woody shrub that grows four to six feet tall. The leaves are silvery gray, oval shaped and oblong.

Atriplex Breweri

Atriplex breweri is a stout woody shrub that grows four to six feet tall. The leaves are silvery gray,…

<I>Aucuba japonica</I> is a stout shrub that grows four to fifteen feet tall. The berries are scarlet, rarely white or yellow, and oblong.

Variegata Variety of Aucuba Japonica

Aucuba japonica is a stout shrub that grows four to fifteen feet tall. The berries are scarlet, rarely…

"A flowering plant belonging to the Heath family, closely related to the rhododendron."

Azalea

"A flowering plant belonging to the Heath family, closely related to the rhododendron."

Azara is a showy, evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. The azara microphylla has greenish flowers and numerous small, orange berries.

Habit and Foliage of Azara Microphylla

Azara is a showy, evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. The azara microphylla has greenish flowers…

"An erect, branching perennial, herbaceous plant of the natural order Labiatae, a native of the south of Europe, naturalised in a few places in England." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Balm

"An erect, branching perennial, herbaceous plant of the natural order Labiatae, a native of the south…

The common name of bambusa is bamboo cane. Bambusa arundinacea, the reed like variety, grows between fifty and sixty feet in height. The stem is very stout with light green leaves.

Bambusa Arundinacea

The common name of bambusa is bamboo cane. Bambusa arundinacea, the reed like variety, grows between…

Bambusa aurea, golden bamboo cane, grows between six and ten feet tall. Bambusa aurea has a yellowish color when fully mature. This variety of bamboo is native to China.

Bambusa Aurea

Bambusa aurea, golden bamboo cane, grows between six and ten feet tall. Bambusa aurea has a yellowish…

Bambusa nana is the dwarf variety of bamboo cane. Bambusa nana grows between six and eight feet tall.

Bambusa Nana

Bambusa nana is the dwarf variety of bamboo cane. Bambusa nana grows between six and eight feet tall.

<I>Banksia ericifolia</I> is a shrub or small tree, growing twelve to fourteen feet tall. The leaves grow hardly any longer than three quarters of an inch. The flowers are yellow.

Banksia Ericifolia

Banksia ericifolia is a shrub or small tree, growing twelve to fourteen feet tall. The leaves grow hardly…

Berberis (B&eacute;r-be-ris, barberry, pepperidge bush) a genus of about 450-500 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1-5 m tall with thorny shoots, native to the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. They are closely related to the genus Mahonia, which is included within Berberis by some botanists.

Barberry

Berberis (Bér-be-ris, barberry, pepperidge bush) a genus of about 450-500 species of deciduous…

"Berberis vulgaris. 1. stamen; 2. perpendicular section of a pistil with one stamen and one petal adhering; 3. cross section of the fruit; 4. 5. perpendicular section of the seed of B. bulgaris and B. Aquifolium." -Lindley, 1853

European Barberry

"Berberis vulgaris. 1. stamen; 2. perpendicular section of a pistil with one stamen and one petal adhering;…

Begonia davisii has bright red flowers. Six flowers spread together from a common center. The leaves are green and slightly hairy with a red underside.

Begonia Davisii

Begonia davisii has bright red flowers. Six flowers spread together from a common center. The leaves…

The stem of the begonia manicata shrub is fleshy, twisted, and short. The leaves are smooth with fleshy, scale-like hairs on the underside. The flowers are pink with two petals.

Begonia Manicata

The stem of the begonia manicata shrub is fleshy, twisted, and short. The leaves are smooth with fleshy,…

The begonia rex is stemless. The leafstalk is round, red, and is bristly. The leavs are large, blistered in appearance, and are a dark olive color. The flowers are a pale rose color.

Begonia Rex

The begonia rex is stemless. The leafstalk is round, red, and is bristly. The leavs are large, blistered…

The common names of <I>Benzoin aestivale</I> are spice bush, Benjamin bush, wild allspice, and fever bush. The shrub grows six to fifteen feet tall. The flowers are yellow.

Benzoin Aestivale

The common names of Benzoin aestivale are spice bush, Benjamin bush, wild allspice, and fever bush.…

Berberidopsis corallina is a hardy, evergreen shrub. The flowers are crimson with a leafy base. This shrub greatly resembles barberry.

Berberidopsis Corallina

Berberidopsis corallina is a hardy, evergreen shrub. The flowers are crimson with a leafy base. This…