294 illustrations of flowers and shrubs including: narcissus, nelumbo, nettle, nightshade, oleander, olive, opium, orchid, orpine, oxalis, and oxeye

Flowers violet, over 3cm scross; leaves equitant at base; that is coming in two ranks, making the base of the plant appear flattened.

Nemastylis

Flowers violet, over 3cm scross; leaves equitant at base; that is coming in two ranks, making the base…

<i>Nemesia strumosa</i> is native to South Africa. The flowers are white or in shades of yellow and purple. The flowers are often marked with purple on the outside.

Nemesia Strumosa

Nemesia strumosa is native to South Africa. The flowers are white or in shades of yellow and purple.…

The common name of <i>nemopanthus</i> is mountain holly. The mucronata variety is native from Canada to Wisconsin, Indiana and Virginia. The shrub grows ten feet tall. The shrub blooms in May and June.

Nemopanthus Mucronata

The common name of nemopanthus is mountain holly. The mucronata variety is native from Canada to Wisconsin,…

Nemophila insignis flowers are sky blue with a white eye. The flowers bloom in spring and summer.

Nemophila Insignis

Nemophila insignis flowers are sky blue with a white eye. The flowers bloom in spring and summer.

Nemophila maculata flowers are white with a violet purple blotch on each lobe of the large corolla. The flowers bloom in summer.

Flowering Branch and Detached Branchlet of Nemophila Maculata

Nemophila maculata flowers are white with a violet purple blotch on each lobe of the large corolla.…

Dryer weed from canada and parts of the United States, they bear yellow flowers.

Solidago Nemoralis

Dryer weed from canada and parts of the United States, they bear yellow flowers.

Individual leaflets of compud leaves also lobed or divided.

Neobeckia

Individual leaflets of compud leaves also lobed or divided.

Flowers conspicuous, white, 4-petaled.

Neobeckia

Flowers conspicuous, white, 4-petaled.

"Pitcher of Nepenthes distillatoria. A, honey-gland from attractive surface of lid; B, digestive gland from interior of pitcher, in pocket-like depression of epidermis, opening downwards; C, transverse section of the same. A, B, and C magnified about 100 diameters." &mdash; The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Nepenthes

"Pitcher of Nepenthes distillatoria. A, honey-gland from attractive surface of lid; B, digestive gland…

Leaf of Nepenthes; foliage, tendril, and pitcher combined.

Nepenthes

Leaf of Nepenthes; foliage, tendril, and pitcher combined.

Nepenthes is known as the pitcher plant. The distillatoria variety has bright, light green leaves. Pitchers are six to eight inches long.

Stem of Nepenthes Distillatoria

Nepenthes is known as the pitcher plant. The distillatoria variety has bright, light green leaves. Pitchers…

Pitcher plant is the common name of nepenthes. The madagascariensis variety has a crimson pitcher. The pitcher is a little over two inches long.

Leaf and Pitcher of Nepenthes Madagascariensis

Pitcher plant is the common name of nepenthes. The madagascariensis variety has a crimson pitcher. The…

The common name of nepenthes is pitcher plant. The northiana variety has purple spotted pitchers. The pitchers are nearly one foot long.

Leaf and Pitcher of Nepenthes Northiana

The common name of nepenthes is pitcher plant. The northiana variety has purple spotted pitchers. The…

Pictured are the habit, detached portion of inflorescence, and pitcher of the phyllamphora variety of the pitcher plant. The leaves are large, oblong, and bright green. The pitchers are the same colors as the leaves and are five to ten inches long.

Nepenthes Phyllamphora

Pictured are the habit, detached portion of inflorescence, and pitcher of the phyllamphora variety of…

The flowers of nepenthes rafflesiana are yellow and brown. The pitchers are greenish yellow with brown markings.

Nepenthes Rafflesiana

The flowers of nepenthes rafflesiana are yellow and brown. The pitchers are greenish yellow with brown…

<i>Nepenthes veitchii</i> is a type of pitcher plant notable for its wide rim. It is the parent of many hybrids.

Nepenthes Veitchii

Nepenthes veitchii is a type of pitcher plant notable for its wide rim. It is the parent of many hybrids.

Pictured are five distinct types of nepenthes, or pitcher plants. From top to bottom: <i>N. villosa, N. Lowii, N. Rajah, N. Hookeriana</i>, and <i>N. Rafflesiana.</i>

Five Types of Nepenthes

Pictured are five distinct types of nepenthes, or pitcher plants. From top to bottom: N. villosa, N.…

Pictured are three old time nepenthes, or pitcher plants. From top to bottom: <i>N. phyllamphora, N. khasiana</i>, and <i>N. distillatoria</i>.

Old Time Nepenthes

Pictured are three old time nepenthes, or pitcher plants. From top to bottom: N. phyllamphora, N. khasiana,…

<i>Nerine curvifolia fothergillii</i> is robust with numerous flowers. The flowers range between crimson and scarlet.

Nerine Curvifolia Fothergillii

Nerine curvifolia fothergillii is robust with numerous flowers. The flowers range between crimson and…

<i>Nerine mansellii</i> is a hybrid. It has very broad fleshy leaves. The flowers are bright red and slightly irregular.

Nerine Mansellii

Nerine mansellii is a hybrid. It has very broad fleshy leaves. The flowers are bright red and slightly…

Nerine undulata flowers are flesh colored with wavy outlines. The scape is one foot high and has many flowers.

Inflorescence of Nerine Undulata

Nerine undulata flowers are flesh colored with wavy outlines. The scape is one foot high and has many…

Nerium oleander album plenum is a variety of oleander. The flowers are large and white.

Flowering Branchlet of Nerium Oleander Album Plenum

Nerium oleander album plenum is a variety of oleander. The flowers are large and white.

Common oleander is the common name of nerium oleander. The leaves of oleander are lance shaped and taper at both ends. Oleander is extremely poisonous.

Leading Branchlet of Nerium Oleander

Common oleander is the common name of nerium oleander. The leaves of oleander are lance shaped and taper…

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the dead nettle (Lamium amplexicaule).

Dead Nettle

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the dead nettle (Lamium amplexicaule).

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the hedge nettle (Stachys palustris).

Hedge Nettle

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the hedge nettle (Stachys palustris).

New Zealand Flax is a liliaceous plant bearing tough, radical leaves, usually about four feet in length. in early autumn, it bears large, reddish or yellow flowers, with tubular perianths. The plant yields a valuable fiber which is stripped by machinery and used for making baskets, ropes, etc. This illustration shows fruit of New Zealand Flax

New Zealand Flax (Fruit)

New Zealand Flax is a liliaceous plant bearing tough, radical leaves, usually about four feet in length.…

New Zealand Flax is a liliaceous plant bearing tough, radical leaves, usually about four feet in length. In early autumn it bears large, reddish or yellow flowers, with tubular perianths. The plant yields a valuable fiber which is stripped by machinery and used for making baskets, ropes, etc. This illustration shows flowers of the New Zealand Flax.

New Zealand Flax (Flowers)

New Zealand Flax is a liliaceous plant bearing tough, radical leaves, usually about four feet in length.…

New Zealand Spinach is cultivated for the use of its young leaves. New Zealand Spinach can be substituted for ordinary spinach.

Branchlet of New Zealand Spinach

New Zealand Spinach is cultivated for the use of its young leaves. New Zealand Spinach can be substituted…

Nicotiana acutiflora is a variety of tobacco. The flowers are pure white. The flowers bloom from June until frost.

Plant and Detached Flower of Nicotiana Acutiflora

Nicotiana acutiflora is a variety of tobacco. The flowers are pure white. The flowers bloom from June…

Nicotiana affinis is the common name of <i>nicotiana alata grandiflora</i>. The flowers are large, sweet scented, and yellowish.

Nicotiana Affinis

Nicotiana affinis is the common name of nicotiana alata grandiflora. The flowers are large, sweet scented,…

The flowers of <i>nicotiana alata grandiflora</i> are very large and very sweet scented. The flower is yellowish.

Nicotiana Alata Grandiflora

The flowers of nicotiana alata grandiflora are very large and very sweet scented. The flower is yellowish.

Nicotiana suaveolens is a sweet scented variety of tobacco. The flowers are white and fragrant. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant grows between one and two feet tall.

Flowers of Nicotiana Suaveolens

Nicotiana suaveolens is a sweet scented variety of tobacco. The flowers are white and fragrant. The…

<i>Nicotiana sylvestris</i> is native to Argentina. The flowers are white and fragrant. Pictured is a good border effect with the plant.

Nicotiana Sylvestris

Nicotiana sylvestris is native to Argentina. The flowers are white and fragrant. Pictured is a good…

The flowers of <i>nicotiana sylvestris</i> droop in short clusters. The flowers are white and fragrant.

Nicotiana Sylvestris

The flowers of nicotiana sylvestris droop in short clusters. The flowers are white and fragrant.

Common tobacco is the common name of nicotiana tabacum. The flowers are rose colored and downy on the outside. The flowers bloom in the summer.

Portion of Inflorescence of Nicotiana Tabacum

Common tobacco is the common name of nicotiana tabacum. The flowers are rose colored and downy on the…

Nictotiana wigandioides is a variety of tobacco. This variety is a greenhouse shrub. The flowers are yellowish white.

Nicotiana Wigandioides

Nictotiana wigandioides is a variety of tobacco. This variety is a greenhouse shrub. The flowers are…

<i>Nierembergia gracilis</i> is native to Argentina. The flowers are white tinged and veined with purple. The throat is yellow.

Nierembergia Gracilis

Nierembergia gracilis is native to Argentina. The flowers are white tinged and veined with purple. The…

The flowers of <i>nigella damascena</i> are large and white or blue. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant grows one to two feet tall.

Nigella Damascena

The flowers of nigella damascena are large and white or blue. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant…

Nigella has many common names including devil-in-the-bush, fennel flower, and love-in-a-mist. The damascena variety has white or blue flowers with bright green leaves. Flore-pleno is the double flowered variety.

Habit and Detached Flowering Branchlet of Nigella Damascena Flore-Pleno

Nigella has many common names including devil-in-the-bush, fennel flower, and love-in-a-mist. The damascena…

Nigella has many common names including devil-in-the-bush, fennel flower, and love-in-a-mist. The sativa variety has bluish flowers that bloom in July. The plant grows one and a half feet tall.

Flower Stem with Leaf of Nigella Sativa

Nigella has many common names including devil-in-the-bush, fennel flower, and love-in-a-mist. The sativa…

The nightshade or bittersweet (Solanum Dulcamara).

Nightshade

The nightshade or bittersweet (Solanum Dulcamara).

"Leaf of a nighshade (Solanum atropurpureum)." -Bergen, 1896

Nightshade Leaf

"Leaf of a nighshade (Solanum atropurpureum)." -Bergen, 1896

Of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae), the leaf and flower of the bittersweet nightshade (Solanum Dulcamara).

Bittersweet Nightshade

Of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae), the leaf and flower of the bittersweet nightshade (Solanum Dulcamara).

Of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae), the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum).

Black Nightshade

Of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae), the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum).

Nodules on the root system of a bean plant where nitrogen-fixing bacteria live.

Nodules, root

Nodules on the root system of a bean plant where nitrogen-fixing bacteria live.

Nodules on the root system of a hairy vetch.

Nodules, root

Nodules on the root system of a hairy vetch.

<i>Nolana paradoxa</i> is native to Chile and one of the most common species of nolana in cultivation. The plant grows seven to ten inches tall. The flowers are blue with a yellow throat.

Nolana Paradoxa

Nolana paradoxa is native to Chile and one of the most common species of nolana in cultivation. The…

The corolla of the nolana paradoxa flower is funnel shaped. The flowers bloom in summer. This plant is native to Chili.

Flowering Branchlet of Nolana Paradoxa

The corolla of the nolana paradoxa flower is funnel shaped. The flowers bloom in summer. This plant…

Nothoscordum fragrans flowers are white with a bar of very pale lilac on the outer side of each division. The flowers are very fragrant.

Habit and Detached Single Flower of Nothoscordum Fragrans

Nothoscordum fragrans flowers are white with a bar of very pale lilac on the outer side of each division.…

Plant belonging to the daisy family, common to eastern parts of the United States.

Vernonia Noveboracensis

Plant belonging to the daisy family, common to eastern parts of the United States.

"Nucleus dividing by simple constriction. From the lining of the embryo-sac of Vicia faba." -Stevens, 1916

V. Faba Nucleus Division

"Nucleus dividing by simple constriction. From the lining of the embryo-sac of Vicia faba." -Stevens,…

Leaves large (2 dm long or more), coming out of stout underground stems.

Nuphar

Leaves large (2 dm long or more), coming out of stout underground stems.

Pictured are the orders of Nyctanginaceae, Phytolaccaceae, Aizoaceae, and Portulacaceae. Flowers of those orders include: (1) mirabilis, (2) neea, (3) phytolacca, (4) molluga, (5) aizoon, (6) mesembryanthemum, and (7) calandrinia.

Nyctanginaceae, Phytolaccaceae, Aizoaceae, and Portulacaceae

Pictured are the orders of Nyctanginaceae, Phytolaccaceae, Aizoaceae, and Portulacaceae. Flowers of…

Flowers white; leaf-blade round.

Nymphaea

Flowers white; leaf-blade round.

<i>Nymphaea devoniensis</i> is a garden variety of <i>N. rubra</i>. The flowers are pink.

Nymphaea Devoniensis

Nymphaea devoniensis is a garden variety of N. rubra. The flowers are pink.

<i>Nymphaea elegans</i> is a blue Mexican water lily. The flowers are violet and three to six inches across. The flowers open between 8 A.M. and 1 P.M.

Nymphaea Elegans

Nymphaea elegans is a blue Mexican water lily. The flowers are violet and three to six inches across.…

<i>Nymphaea flavo-virens</i> has white flowers that are six to eight inches across. It is native to Mexico.

Nymphaea Flavo-Virens

Nymphaea flavo-virens has white flowers that are six to eight inches across. It is native to Mexico.

Nymphaea lotus is a synonym of nymphaea thermalis. The common name is Hungarian lotus. The flowers are pure white and bloom during the summer.

Abnormal Inflorescence of Nymphaea Lotus

Nymphaea lotus is a synonym of nymphaea thermalis. The common name is Hungarian lotus. The flowers are…

<i>Nymphaea tetragona</i> is a free bloomer and the smallest nymphaea in cultivation. The flowers open for three or four days from noon until about 5 P.M.

Nymphaea Tetragona

Nymphaea tetragona is a free bloomer and the smallest nymphaea in cultivation. The flowers open for…

The flowers of <i>nymphaea tuberosa</i> are pure white, four to nine inches across, and open for three or four days, from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. It is native to the northern, central United States.

Nymphaea Tuberosa

The flowers of nymphaea tuberosa are pure white, four to nine inches across, and open for three or four…