336 illustrations of flowers and shrubs including: balm, balsam, barberry, bartonia, basil, bearberry, bedstraw, beech, begonia, bellflower, berberis, bindweed, birthwort, bitter cress, black pepper, blackberry, borage, broomrape, bryony, buckeye, buckthorn, buckwheat, bugloss, bur-reed, buttercup, and butterwort

Of the bellwort family (Uvularia), the perfoliate bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata).

Perfoliate Bellwort

Of the bellwort family (Uvularia), the perfoliate bellwort (Uvularia perfoliata).

The Sessile Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia) is a species of bellworts, here showing its sessile leaves.

Sessile Bellwort

The Sessile Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia) is a species of bellworts, here showing its sessile leaves.

Known as a weeping fig, commonly seen in stores as ficus. This tree is native to southern and southeastern Asia and Australia.

Ficus Benjamina

Known as a weeping fig, commonly seen in stores as ficus. This tree is native to southern and southeastern…

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.…

Shown are the orders of berberidaceae, menispermaceae, magnoliaceae, and calycanthaceae. The illustrated flowers of these orders are (1) berberis, (2) menispermum, (3) magnolia, and (4) calycanthus.

Berberidaceae, Menispermaceae, Mahnoliaceae, and Calycanthaceae Orders

Shown are the orders of berberidaceae, menispermaceae, magnoliaceae, and calycanthaceae. The illustrated…

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…

An illustration of a berberis branch. 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.

Berberis

An illustration of a berberis branch. Berberis (Bér-be-ris, barberry, pepperidge bush) a genus…

An illustration of the berberis flower. 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.

Berberis Flower

An illustration of the berberis flower. Berberis (Bér-be-ris, barberry, pepperidge bush) a genus…

<I>Berberis heteropoda</I> grows between three and six feet tall. The branches are stout and spreading. The leaves are broadly oval shaped and a bluish green color.

Berberis Heteropoda

Berberis heteropoda grows between three and six feet tall. The branches are stout and spreading. The…

The common name of berberis is barberry. The nepalensis variety has yellow flowers that grow together along slender, elongated racemes.

Berberis Nepalensis

The common name of berberis is barberry. The nepalensis variety has yellow flowers that grow together…

<i>Berberis regeliana</I> is an upright shrub, growing up to six feet tall. The branches are gray and grooved. The flowers appear in May and June while the fruit appears in September and October.

Berberis Regeliana

Berberis regeliana is an upright shrub, growing up to six feet tall. The branches are gray and grooved.…

Berberis stenophylla is the naked-leaved variety of barberry. This variety is said to be a hybrid between berberis empetrifolia and berberis darwinii.

Habit and Flowering Twig of Berberis Stenophylla

Berberis stenophylla is the naked-leaved variety of barberry. This variety is said to be a hybrid between…

<I>Berberis thunbergii</I> is a dense, low shrub that grows two to five feet tall. The branches are brown, spreading, and deeply grooved.

Berberis Thunbergii

Berberis thunbergii is a dense, low shrub that grows two to five feet tall. The branches are brown,…

The fruit of <I>Berberis thunbergii</I> is nearly globe shaped and bright red. The branches spread, are deeply grooved, and have simple spines.

Fruiting Twig of Berberis Thunbergii

The fruit of Berberis thunbergii is nearly globe shaped and bright red. The branches spread, are deeply…

The common name of <I>Berberis vulgaris</I> is common barberry. The shrub grows between four and eight feet tall. The bracnhes are grooved, gray, upright or arching. The flowers are bright yellow.

Berberis Vulgaris

The common name of Berberis vulgaris is common barberry. The shrub grows between four and eight feet…

The flowers of berberis wallichiana grow on drooping stalks with six to eight flowers in each cluster. This shrub grows between six and ten feet tall.

Berberis Wallichiana

The flowers of berberis wallichiana grow on drooping stalks with six to eight flowers in each cluster.…

An illustration of the berberis fruit. 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.

Fruit of Berberis

An illustration of the berberis fruit. Berberis (Bér-be-ris, barberry, pepperidge bush) a genus…

Of the Mint family (Labiatae), the wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa var. rubra).

Wild Bergamot

Of the Mint family (Labiatae), the wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa var. rubra).

A species of grape commonly seen in North America.

Vitis Berlandieri

A species of grape commonly seen in North America.

A shrub with berries on it.

Berry

A shrub with berries on it.

Beschorneria bracteata has yellowish-red flowers. The leaves form a dense rosette. This plant is native to Mexico.

Beschorneria Bracteata

Beschorneria bracteata has yellowish-red flowers. The leaves form a dense rosette. This plant is native…

<I>Bessera</I> is commonly known as Mexican coral drops. The elegans variety has flowers that are borne through two months of late summer and early autumn. The plant grows about two feet tall.

Bessera Elegans

Bessera is commonly known as Mexican coral drops. The elegans variety has flowers that are borne through…

Victoria Beet is the common name of beta hortensis metallica. Used mostly for ornamental purposes, the leaves are a glistening blood-red. The roots are edible and can be used in cooking.

Beta Hortensis Metallica, or Victoria Beet

Victoria Beet is the common name of beta hortensis metallica. Used mostly for ornamental purposes, the…

"Betel vine. Betel, a species of pepper, a creeping or climbing plant, native of the East Indies." -Vaughan, 1906

Betel Vine

"Betel vine. Betel, a species of pepper, a creeping or climbing plant, native of the East Indies." -Vaughan,…

The common names of betula alba are silver, white, or common birch. The flower is whitish and blooms in February and March. Birch is a small shrub in the extreme north but a fifty to sixty feet high tree in middle regions.

Leaves and Catkin of Betula Alba

The common names of betula alba are silver, white, or common birch. The flower is whitish and blooms…

<I>Betula pendula</I> have a rhomboid like oval shape. The leaves are three quarters of an inch to two and a half inches long.

Leaves of Betula Pendula

Betula pendula have a rhomboid like oval shape. The leaves are three quarters of an inch to two and…

A flowering plant related to 60 similar species in the Vitaceae family.

Vitis Bicolor

A flowering plant related to 60 similar species in the Vitaceae family.

Leaves opposite.

Bidens

Leaves opposite.

Stems round, or nearly so, in cross-section; flowers showy, yellow.

Bidens

Stems round, or nearly so, in cross-section; flowers showy, yellow.

<I>Bifrenaria harrisoniae</I> has pseudobulbs that are two and a half inches long and one leaved. The flowers are large, have a purple lip, and have darker veins.

Bifrenaria Harrisoniae

Bifrenaria harrisoniae has pseudobulbs that are two and a half inches long and one leaved. The flowers…

Also known as Magnolia macrophylla. The branch of a Bigleaf Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern United States and eastern Mexico.

Branch of Bigleaf Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia macrophylla. The branch of a Bigleaf Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern…

"1. capsule of Bignonia echinata (Pithecolobium Aubletii); 2. the same with the valves removed and the placenta remaining covered with seeds." -Lindley, 1853

Bignonia Fruit

"1. capsule of Bignonia echinata (Pithecolobium Aubletii); 2. the same with the valves removed and the…

The flowers of bignonia magnifica range in color from a delicate mauve to a rich purplish-crimson. The throat is a light primrose color. The flowers are large, three and half inches across.

Branch and Flowers of Bignonia Magnifica

The flowers of bignonia magnifica range in color from a delicate mauve to a rich purplish-crimson. The…

Illustrated is the cross section of a stem of a tropical climber of the bignonia family. The stem is four parted.

Cross Section of Stem of Bignonia

Illustrated is the cross section of a stem of a tropical climber of the bignonia family. The stem is…

The flowers of <I>Billardiera scandens</I> are greenish yellow, violet, or purple. The leaves are one to two inches long and have a recurved point. The stems are twining.

Billardiera Scandens

The flowers of Billardiera scandens are greenish yellow, violet, or purple. The leaves are one to two…

Billbergia nutans flowers have reddish sepals and yellowish-green petals, both with a blue margin. The flowers are along a nodding, slender, leafless stalk with rosy leaves.

Flowers of Billbergia Ntans

Billbergia nutans flowers have reddish sepals and yellowish-green petals, both with a blue margin. The…

The flowers of <I>Billbergia vexillaria</I> are purple. The lower bracts are red. The flower spike is erect and grows above the leaves.

Billbergia Vexillaria

The flowers of Billbergia vexillaria are purple. The lower bracts are red. The flower spike is erect…

Slender, twining herb with showy trumpet shaped flowers.

Bindweed

Slender, twining herb with showy trumpet shaped flowers.

Convolvulus is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory, both names shared with other closely related genera. They are annual or perennial herbaceous vines and (a few species) woody shrubs, growing to 0.3-3 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and the flowers trumpet-shaped, mostly white or pink, but blue, violet, purple or yellow in some species. Many of the species are problematic weeds, which can swamp other more valuable plants by climbing over them, but some are also deliberately grown for their attractive flowers. However, some other species are globally threatened.

Bindweed

Convolvulus is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae,…

Of the Convolvulus family (Convolvulaceae): top, hedge bindweed (Convolvulus sepium); bottom, common dodder (Cuscuta Gronovii).

Bindweed and Dodder

Of the Convolvulus family (Convolvulaceae): top, hedge bindweed (Convolvulus sepium); bottom, common…

The Field or Lesser Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).

Field Bindweed

The Field or Lesser Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).

Canoe and paper birch are the common names of <I>Betula papyrifera</I>. Illustrated is the catkin of canoe birch.

Catkin of Canoe Birch

Canoe and paper birch are the common names of Betula papyrifera. Illustrated is the catkin of canoe…

Illustrated are the staminate catkin and flower of <I>Betula papyrifera</I>. The common names are paper and canoe birch.

Flowers of Canoe Birch

Illustrated are the staminate catkin and flower of Betula papyrifera. The common names are paper and…

Of the birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae), the Virginia snakeroot or Aristolochia serpentaria and the flower of the Dutchman's pipe or Aristolochia macrophylla.

Virginia Snakeroot

Of the birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae), the Virginia snakeroot or Aristolochia serpentaria and the…

Of the birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae), the wild ginger or Asarum Canadense.

Wild Ginger

Of the birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae), the wild ginger or Asarum Canadense.

"Bitter Cress (Cardamine amara)." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Bitter Cress

"Bitter Cress (Cardamine amara)." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Whole embryo of Bitter Cress, Barbarea.

Bitter Cress

Whole embryo of Bitter Cress, Barbarea.

Seed of Bitter Cress, Barbarea, cut across to show the accumbent cotyledons.

Bitter Cress

Seed of Bitter Cress, Barbarea, cut across to show the accumbent cotyledons.

1, flower; 2, fruits; 3, berry cut across; 4, seed

Bittersweet

1, flower; 2, fruits; 3, berry cut across; 4, seed

Wheel-shaped or rotate and five-parted corolla of Bittersweet, Solanum Dulcamara.

Bittersweet

Wheel-shaped or rotate and five-parted corolla of Bittersweet, Solanum Dulcamara.

The Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) is a perennial vine in the Solanaceae family of nightshades.

Bittersweet

The Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) is a perennial vine in the Solanaceae family of nightshades.

Bixa, also known as Annatto or Arnatto, is an evergreen tree. The orellana variety has pale, peach colored flowers. Annatto, or arnatto, is a dye made from the red pulp.

Flowering Branch of Bixa Orellana

Bixa, also known as Annatto or Arnatto, is an evergreen tree. The orellana variety has pale, peach colored…

"A genus of order Piperaceae. The Piper nigrum, which furnishes the black pepper of commerse, is a native of the East Indies, where it is cultivated on an extensive scale. It is a climbing plant, which broad, ovate, acuminate leaves, and little globular berries, which, when ripe, are of a bright-red color. The pepper of Malacca, Java, and especially of Sumatra, is the most esteemed. Its culture has been introduced into various other tropical countries. White pepper is the best and soundest of the berries, gathered when fully ripe, and deprived of their external skin." &mdash; Winston's Encyclopedia, 1919

Black Pepper

"A genus of order Piperaceae. The Piper nigrum, which furnishes the black pepper of commerse, is a native…

A shrub producing many black, bulbous fruits. Commonly used in desserts, jams, jellies, and wine.

Blackberry

A shrub producing many black, bulbous fruits. Commonly used in desserts, jams, jellies, and wine.

Section of a part of a blackberry.

Blackberry

Section of a part of a blackberry.

One of its component simple fruits (drupe) in section, showing the pulp, stone, and contained seed.

Blackberry

One of its component simple fruits (drupe) in section, showing the pulp, stone, and contained seed.

"Blackberry knot gall common on the stems of the blackberry." &mdash;Davison, 1906

Blackberry Knot

"Blackberry knot gall common on the stems of the blackberry." —Davison, 1906

"Xerophytic leaves of the Australian blackberry. l, leaflets reduced in many cases to bare midrobs, in other cases showing a bit of blade at the end; P, petiole." -Bergen, 1896

Australian Blackberry Leaves

"Xerophytic leaves of the Australian blackberry. l, leaflets reduced in many cases to bare midrobs,…

"Staphylea Bumalda. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of it; 3. a section of its ovary." -Lindley, 1853

Japanese Bladdernut

"Staphylea Bumalda. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of it; 3. a section of its ovary." -Lindley,…

This illustration shows a Bladderwort, some of whose leaves have converted into traps for insects.

Bladderwort

This illustration shows a Bladderwort, some of whose leaves have converted into traps for insects.