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The Seeds ClipArt gallery includes 98 views of embryonic plants encased in various types of seed coats.

"Scotch Pine (P. slvestris). 1, a twig showing: a, staminate catkins; b, pistillate catkins; c, a cone; d, needles. 2, an anther, a, side view; b, outer surface. 3, a carpel-scale, a, inner surface; b, outer surface. 4, a cone-scale, a seed-wing, and a seed. 5, section of a seed, showing the embryo." -Bergen, 1896

Scotch Pine

"Scotch Pine (P. slvestris). 1, a twig showing: a, staminate catkins; b, pistillate catkins; c, a cone;…

Inside view of a separated scale or open carpel of a Pitch Pine cone with a seed in place.

Pitch Pine Seed

Inside view of a separated scale or open carpel of a Pitch Pine cone with a seed in place.

The seed of a Pitch Pine cone.

Pitch Pine Seed Wing

The seed of a Pitch Pine cone.

Pods generally split lengthwise when ripe and dry.

Pod

Pods generally split lengthwise when ripe and dry.

The five pods of the Wild Columbine opening, (Gray, 1858).

Pod

The five pods of the Wild Columbine opening, (Gray, 1858).

Pod of Celandine opening, (Gray, 1858).

Pod

Pod of Celandine opening, (Gray, 1858).

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

Pod

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

Pod

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

Pod

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

Pod

A plant pod containing numerous seeds.

Illustrated is the pod of a legume or bean. The seeds are arranged in rows.

Pod of Legume

Illustrated is the pod of a legume or bean. The seeds are arranged in rows.

Pyxis of Purslane, the lid detaching.

Purslane

Pyxis of Purslane, the lid detaching.

A plant with hard pods with seeds inside.

Rattlebox

A plant with hard pods with seeds inside.

The seeds of the Red Maple, Acer rubrum, (Keeler, 1915).

Red Maple Seed

The seeds of the Red Maple, Acer rubrum, (Keeler, 1915).

Section of a grain of Rice, lengthwise, showing embryo outside the albumen, which forms the principal bulk.

Seed of Grain of Rice

Section of a grain of Rice, lengthwise, showing embryo outside the albumen, which forms the principal…

Seed of Ricinus or Castor-oil plant, with caruncle.

Ricinus

Seed of Ricinus or Castor-oil plant, with caruncle.

Section of seed of Rock Rose, Helianthemum Canadense; orthotropus, with curved embryo in the albumen.

Seed of Rock Rose

Section of seed of Rock Rose, Helianthemum Canadense; orthotropus, with curved embryo in the albumen.

Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

Scale

Each scale of the pine cone is a whole pistillate flower. (Gray, 1858).

Seed of a Linden or Basswood cut through lengthwise, the parts lettered: <em>a</em>, the hilum or scar; <em>b</em>, the outer coat; <em>c</em>, the inner; <em>d</em>, the alhumen; <em>e</em>, the embryo.

Seed

Seed of a Linden or Basswood cut through lengthwise, the parts lettered: a, the hilum or scar;…

The seeds of a rose.

Seeds

The seeds of a rose.

"Seeds cut vertically, showing their Embryos and Albumen."-Whitney, 1902

Seeds

"Seeds cut vertically, showing their Embryos and Albumen."-Whitney, 1902

Look at the little feathery ball on the stalk of the dandelion after the flower is gone. The seeds are in the middle of that ball.

Dandelion Seeds

Look at the little feathery ball on the stalk of the dandelion after the flower is gone. The seeds are…

Each seed has a very little stem. This stem has on its end some very fine fibres standing out all around. It is curious to see how regularly they are arranged so as to make that beautiful feathery ball (Hooker, 1886).

Dandelion Seeds

Each seed has a very little stem. This stem has on its end some very fine fibres standing out all around.…

The seeds of the Silver Maple, Acer saccharinum, (Keeler, 1915).

Silver Maple Seed

The seeds of the Silver Maple, Acer saccharinum, (Keeler, 1915).

Silver wattle is the common name of acacia decurrens variation dealbata. The tree is fifty or more feet high. The leaves are silver-gray to light green and grow in thirteen to twenty five pairs on the branches. The pods are wide, smooth, and a rich brown color.

Silver Wattle

Silver wattle is the common name of acacia decurrens variation dealbata. The tree is fifty or more feet…

Seed of Sisymbrium, cut across to show the incumbent cotyledons.

Sisymbrium

Seed of Sisymbrium, cut across to show the incumbent cotyledons.

Seed of a St. John's-wort, divided lengthwise; here the whole kernel is embryo.

St. John's-wort

Seed of a St. John's-wort, divided lengthwise; here the whole kernel is embryo.

The seeds of the Striped Maple, Acer pennsylvanicum, (Keeler, 1915).

Striped Maple seed

The seeds of the Striped Maple, Acer pennsylvanicum, (Keeler, 1915).

Pair of samaras of Sugar Maple.

Sugar Maple

Pair of samaras of Sugar Maple.

The seeds of the Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum, (Keeler, 1915).

Sugar Maple seed

The seeds of the Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum, (Keeler, 1915).

A winged seed of the Trumpet-Creeper.

Trumpet-Creeper

A winged seed of the Trumpet-Creeper.

Seed of a Violet (anatropous): <em>a</em>, hilum; <em>b</em>, rhaphe; <em>c</em>, chalaza.

Violet

Seed of a Violet (anatropous): a, hilum; b, rhaphe; c, chalaza.

Section of seed of Violet; anatropous with straight axile embryo in the albumen.

Seed of Violet

Section of seed of Violet; anatropous with straight axile embryo in the albumen.

Akene of Virgin's-bower, retaining the feathered style, which aids in dissemination.

Akene of Virgin's-bower

Akene of Virgin's-bower, retaining the feathered style, which aids in dissemination.

Seeds that are placed in hot water to see where their openings are by the air coming out of them.

Hot Water

Seeds that are placed in hot water to see where their openings are by the air coming out of them.

Samara or key of the White Ash, winged at end.

White Ash

Samara or key of the White Ash, winged at end.

Seed of White Water-Lily, enclosed in its aril.

White Water-Lily

Seed of White Water-Lily, enclosed in its aril.

"Winged fruits. I, elm; II, maple." -Bergen, 1896

Winged Fruits

"Winged fruits. I, elm; II, maple." -Bergen, 1896