Also known as Puccinia graminis. This fungus is a significant detriment to cereal crops. It is currently spreading across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This image depicts a a spore of the fungus germinating and producing Sporidia on the tips of small stalks.

Stem Rust

Also known as Puccinia graminis. This fungus is a significant detriment to cereal crops. It is currently…

A plant with dense amounts of leaves. The stems grow up to 5 feet, and are commonly found in Siberia.

Rheum Undulatum

A plant with dense amounts of leaves. The stems grow up to 5 feet, and are commonly found in Siberia.

"These roots are such as subdivide in the earth in a manner similar to the divisions of the stem, and are found exhibited in the forest trees and shrubs."—Darby, 1855

Branching Root

"These roots are such as subdivide in the earth in a manner similar to the divisions of the stem, and…

"The bulb is a leaf-bud inclosed in scales or concentric layers, and is found either at the base of summit of the stem, or in the axils of the leaves; and differs in no respect from the buds hereafter to be described, but in separating itself from the parent, and forming an independent individual."—Darby, 1855

Bulb Root

"The bulb is a leaf-bud inclosed in scales or concentric layers, and is found either at the base of…

"Umbel is formed when the secondary axes originate from the same point on the stem, and rise to nearly the same height. The whole is called a universal umbel. If the secondary axes develop tertiary ones in the same manner, each is called a partial umbel."—Darby, 1855

Umbels

"Umbel is formed when the secondary axes originate from the same point on the stem, and rise to nearly…

"Cyme is produced when a single flower at the top of the stem has two branches, one on each side, which in turn subdivides in the same way."—Darby, 1855

Cyme

"Cyme is produced when a single flower at the top of the stem has two branches, one on each side, which…

"The tempest howls, the winds tremendous blow, / Whate'er bends not will surely be laid low: / Ofttimes 'tis vain to stem the current tide, / And when it dashes on, then step aside; / Or meekly, reed-like, bending to the storm, / The traveler thus will save himself from harm: / The stubborn traveler braves the storm in vain, / Its fury lays him prostate on the plain."—Barber, 1857

Better Bend than Break

"The tempest howls, the winds tremendous blow, / Whate'er bends not will surely be laid low: / Ofttimes…

"Drumhead Savoy, which is a cross of the popular Curled Savoy and Drumhead, is a large-headed Savoy cabbage, tender and fine-flavored, a good winter variety."—Rawson, 1892

Short-Stem Drumhead

"Drumhead Savoy, which is a cross of the popular Curled Savoy and Drumhead, is a large-headed Savoy…

The abutilon insigne is a large flower that has a purplish crimson color with dark leaves. The stem is a deep green with short brown hairs. The petals are short and the flowers hang down loosely.

Abutilon Insigne Flower

The abutilon insigne is a large flower that has a purplish crimson color with dark leaves. The stem…

The achillea tomentosa is a bright yellow flower. The flowers grow in compound convex formations. The leaves are split along the stem.

Achillea Tomentosa Flowers

The achillea tomentosa is a bright yellow flower. The flowers grow in compound convex formations. The…

The ada aurantiaca is an orchid that is an orange-scarlet color. Each flower is streaked with black on the inside. There are six to ten blossoms on each long, hanging stem.

Ada Aurantiaca Orchid

The ada aurantiaca is an orchid that is an orange-scarlet color. Each flower is streaked with black…

The common name of adonis aestivalis is Pheasant's Eye. The flowers are deep crimson with flat, oblong petals. The stem of the flower is simple and elongated.

Flower of Adonis Aestivalis

The common name of adonis aestivalis is Pheasant's Eye. The flowers are deep crimson with flat, oblong…

The agathaea coelestis flower is blue with one head per stem. The leaves are opposite each other along the stem and are egg shaped.

Agathaea Coelestis Flower

The agathaea coelestis flower is blue with one head per stem. The leaves are opposite each other along…

The flowers of agrostemma coronaria are white with a red middle. Each stem has one flower. The leaves are broad and have a leathery texture.

Agrostemma Coronaria Habit and Flower

The flowers of agrostemma coronaria are white with a red middle. Each stem has one flower. The leaves…

The flower of the aloe vera shrub is yellow and has a cylindrical shape. The grouping of flowers is dense and six to twelve inches long. The stem rising from the ground is strong and two to three feet long. The leaves are pale green with prickles along the edge.

Aloe Vera Flower

The flower of the aloe vera shrub is yellow and has a cylindrical shape. The grouping of flowers is…

The branches of Ampelopsis Aconitifolia are long and reddish brown. The leaves are divided up to the midrib.

Stem and Leaves of Ampelopsis Aconitifolia

The branches of Ampelopsis Aconitifolia are long and reddish brown. The leaves are divided up to the…

The flowers of amsonia salicifolia grow at the end of each stem in clusters. The flowers are a light blue color.

Habit and Flower of Amsonia Salicifolia

The flowers of amsonia salicifolia grow at the end of each stem in clusters. The flowers are a light…

Anchusa capensis has blue flowers and a hairy stem. The leaves are linear and taper towards the base.

Anchusa Capensis Flower

Anchusa capensis has blue flowers and a hairy stem. The leaves are linear and taper towards the base.

The flowers of anchusa italica are bright blue or purple. The flowers grow in a compound arrangement along the axis of the stem.

Inflorescence of Anchusa Italica

The flowers of anchusa italica are bright blue or purple. The flowers grow in a compound arrangement…

The flowers of androsace laggeri are pink and are supported at the base of the stem. These flowers grow in the Pyrennes mountain range.

Androsace Laggeri

The flowers of androsace laggeri are pink and are supported at the base of the stem. These flowers grow…

Anemone Coronaria is known as Poppy Anemone. The flowers are found in various colors. The flower grows solitary on its stem. Poppy Anemone grows in south Europe.

Anemone Coronaria Flore-Pleno Flower

Anemone Coronaria is known as Poppy Anemone. The flowers are found in various colors. The flower grows…

The flower of anigozanthus flavisdus is a yellowish green color. There is also a scarlet and green flowered variety of this species. The leaves and stem are both smooth.

Anigozanthus Flavisdus Inflorerescence and Leaf

The flower of anigozanthus flavisdus is a yellowish green color. There is also a scarlet and green flowered…

The leaves of anthurium splendidum are heart shaped. The stem is short and thick. This plant grows in South America.

Anthurium Splendidum Flowers

The leaves of anthurium splendidum are heart shaped. The stem is short and thick. This plant grows in…

Aquilegia is known as Columbine.  The caerulea variety has several blue and white flowers on each stem. The flowers are usually tinited with lilac or red. This flower grows in the Rocky Mountains.

Aquilegia Caerulea Flowers

Aquilegia is known as Columbine. The caerulea variety has several blue and white flowers on each stem.…

Asperula is commonly known as Woodruff. The orientalis variety has sky blue flowers with one head per stem. This flower is adapted for bouquet making.

Asperula Orientalis Habit and Portion of Inflorescence

Asperula is commonly known as Woodruff. The orientalis variety has sky blue flowers with one head per…

The common name of aster is Michaelmas daisy and star-wort. The alpinus variety has bright purple flower head. There is one flower per stem.

Aster Alpinus

The common name of aster is Michaelmas daisy and star-wort. The alpinus variety has bright purple flower…

Aster grandiflorus has large, purple flowers. One flower head grows on each stem. This variety of aster is found in North America.

Aster Grandiflorus

Aster grandiflorus has large, purple flowers. One flower head grows on each stem. This variety of aster…

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…

Bartonia aurea flowers are bright yellow with five petals. This flower grows up to one foot tall. Two or three flowers grow together on each stem.

Flower of Bartonia Aurea

Bartonia aurea flowers are bright yellow with five petals. This flower grows up to one foot tall. Two…

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 stem of the begonia polypetala is about one foot high and has soft, long, white hairs. The flower is red with nine or ten petals.

Begonia Polypetala

The stem of the begonia polypetala is about one foot high and has soft, long, white hairs. The flower…

Begonia semperflorens frau maria brandt is a dwarf, compact variety of begonia semperflorens. The flowers are rose tinted. The stem is fleshy, smooth, and a reddish-green color.

Begonia Semperflorens Frau Maria Brandt

Begonia semperflorens frau maria brandt is a dwarf, compact variety of begonia semperflorens. The flowers…

Blumenbachia chuquitensis flowers have red petals and yellow insides. There are ten petals per flower. Each flower grows alone on a stem.

Blumenbachia Chuquitensis

Blumenbachia chuquitensis flowers have red petals and yellow insides. There are ten petals per flower.…

The common name of botrychium lunaria is common moonwort. The capsules are attached at the base. The leaves are wedge or fan shaped and grow on both sides of the stem.

Habit, Capsule, and Spores of Botrychium Lunaria

The common name of botrychium lunaria is common moonwort. The capsules are attached at the base. The…

Bouvardia is an evergreen shrub. There are three flowers per stem and leaves sit opposite each other. There are many varieties of bouvardia.

Flowering Branch of Bouvardia

Bouvardia is an evergreen shrub. There are three flowers per stem and leaves sit opposite each other.…

Each spikelet of briza maxima has thirteen to seventeen flowers. The stem nods at the end. The flowers bloom in June and July.

Habit and Single Flower of Briza Maxima

Each spikelet of briza maxima has thirteen to seventeen flowers. The stem nods at the end. The flowers…

Brussels sprouts are a cultivated variety of cabbage. The heads grow close together on the stem.

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a cultivated variety of cabbage. The heads grow close together on the stem.

The common name of bryonia laciniosa is bryony. The flowers are yellow and grow alone on each stem. The roots are tuberous.

Bryonia Laciniosa

The common name of bryonia laciniosa is bryony. The flowers are yellow and grow alone on each stem.…

Burbidgea nitida flowers are a bright, orange-scarlet color. Each stem has numerous flowers. The flowers bloom in the summer.

Burbidgea Nitida

Burbidgea nitida flowers are a bright, orange-scarlet color. Each stem has numerous flowers. The flowers…

The flowers of burlingtonia decora are white or rose colored spotted with red. The lip of the flower is pure white. Oval, pseudo-bulbs arise from the long, slender stem.

Flower-Spike, Pseudo-Bulb, and Leaf of Burlingtonia Decora

The flowers of burlingtonia decora are white or rose colored spotted with red. The lip of the flower…

Calandrinia menziesii flowers are a deep purple-crimson. The flowers grow alone on each stem. The flowers bloom June to September.

Flower and Habit of Calandrinia Menziesii

Calandrinia menziesii flowers are a deep purple-crimson. The flowers grow alone on each stem. The flowers…

Calceolaria violacea, violet slipperwort, has pale violet flowers spotted with deeper violet. Three flowers grow per stem. This shrub grows two feet tall.

Calceolaria Violacea

Calceolaria violacea, violet slipperwort, has pale violet flowers spotted with deeper violet. Three…

The flowers of camellia oleifera are white, numerous, and fragrant. The flowers grow alone on the stem. The shrub grows between six and eight feet tall.

Flower of Camellia Oleifera

The flowers of camellia oleifera are white, numerous, and fragrant. The flowers grow alone on the stem.…

The flowers of campanula carpathica are blue and bloom June to August. The stems are leafy and branched.

Flowering Stem of Campanula Carpathica

The flowers of campanula carpathica are blue and bloom June to August. The stems are leafy and branched.

Campanula laciniata flowers are long-stalked and grow in loose clusters. The stem is somewhat hairy. This flowers grows to be one foot tall.

Flowers of Campanula Laciniata

Campanula laciniata flowers are long-stalked and grow in loose clusters. The stem is somewhat hairy.…

Campanula langsdorffiana flowers are blue and grow either alone on the stem or in few flowered clusters. The flowers grow between three and nine inches high.

Campanula Langsdorffiana

Campanula langsdorffiana flowers are blue and grow either alone on the stem or in few flowered clusters.…

Campanula puncata flowers are whitish spotted with red on the inner surface. The stem is simple and erect with few flowers. The plant grows to be one and a half feet tall.

Upper Portion of Flowering Stem of Campanula Puncata

Campanula puncata flowers are whitish spotted with red on the inner surface. The stem is simple and…

Campanula rapunculus flowers are bluish-violet and funnel shaped. The flowers droop and grow alone on each stem. This plant grows between two and four feet tall.

Campanula Rapunculus

Campanula rapunculus flowers are bluish-violet and funnel shaped. The flowers droop and grow alone on…

Campanula thyrsoidea flowers are yellow with a greenish tint. The stem is simple and is covered with leaves and flowers. The plant grows between one and one a half feet tall.

Entire Plant and Single Flower of Campanula Thyrsoidea

Campanula thyrsoidea flowers are yellow with a greenish tint. The stem is simple and is covered with…

Campanula waldsteiniana has three or four flowers at the top of each stem. The flowers are a violet shade of blue. The plant grows between four and six inches tall.

Campanula Waldsteiniana

Campanula waldsteiniana has three or four flowers at the top of each stem. The flowers are a violet…

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions. The leaves are also large and alternate along the stem.

Flowers and Leaves of Canna Indica

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions.…

The common name of eryngium is eryngo. Eryngium giganteum flowers are blue and oval shaped. Each stem branches in two. The plant grows between three and four feet high.

Eryngium Giganteum

The common name of eryngium is eryngo. Eryngium giganteum flowers are blue and oval shaped. Each stem…

The common name of erythraea is centaury. Erthraea muhlenbergi has deep pink flowers with greenish-white stars in the center. The plant has numerous, slender branches.

Flowering Stem of Erythraea Muhlenbergi

The common name of erythraea is centaury. Erthraea muhlenbergi has deep pink flowers with greenish-white…

The common name of erythrina is coral-tree. Erythrina indica parcelli has three leaflets per stem. The leaves alternate and have a yellowish coloring forming a leather-like stripe along the main veins.

Erythrina Indica Parcelli

The common name of erythrina is coral-tree. Erythrina indica parcelli has three leaflets per stem. The…

The common name of erythronium dens-canis is dog's tooth violet. The flowers are a purplish-rose or whitish color. The flowers are about two inches in diameter and droop at the end of the stem.

Large White Variety of Erythronium Dens-Canis

The common name of erythronium dens-canis is dog's tooth violet. The flowers are a purplish-rose or…

Fedia cornucoplae has red flowers that grow in clusters. The stem is a purplish color. The plant grows six inches tall.

Flowering Branch of Fedia Cornucoplae

Fedia cornucoplae has red flowers that grow in clusters. The stem is a purplish color. The plant grows…

Fontanesia fortunei flowers are pale yellow and grow in clusters at the end of each stem. The leaves are glossy green on top and a paler green on the bottom.

Flowering Branch of Fontanesia Fortunei

Fontanesia fortunei flowers are pale yellow and grow in clusters at the end of each stem. The leaves…

The flowers of fritillaria aurea are yellow and bell shaped. There are about ten leaves per stem. The stem reaches six inches high.

Flowering Stems of Fritillaria Aurea

The flowers of fritillaria aurea are yellow and bell shaped. There are about ten leaves per stem. The…

The common name of fritillaria imperialis is the crown imperial. The flowers vary in color from yellow to red. The stem is three feet tall.

Habit and Detached Single Flower of Fritillaria Imperialis

The common name of fritillaria imperialis is the crown imperial. The flowers vary in color from yellow…

Fritillaria pallidiflora flowers are yellow with checkered insides. The leaves are large and are a greenish blue color. The height of the plant is nine inches.

Flowering Stem of Fritillaria Pallidiflora

Fritillaria pallidiflora flowers are yellow with checkered insides. The leaves are large and are a greenish…