A conifer commonly found in native to eastern parts of North America.

Taxus Canadensis

A conifer commonly found in native to eastern parts of North America.

A species of orchid, commonly seen in parts of central America and Columbia.

Trichopilia Suavis

A species of orchid, commonly seen in parts of central America and Columbia.

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.

Ornamental plant belonging to the Plantaginaceaea family, native to parts of New Zealand.

Veronica Traversii

Ornamental plant belonging to the Plantaginaceaea family, native to parts of New Zealand.

One out of seven similar species belonging to the Arecaceae family. The Disticha is commonly seen in the Himalayas and parts of China.

Wallichia Disticha

One out of seven similar species belonging to the Arecaceae family. The Disticha is commonly seen in…

A species of beech native to eastern parts of North America.

Fagus Grandifolia

A species of beech native to eastern parts of North America.

A diagram showing six different parts of a grape vine. These parts include the shoot, cane, arm, branch, spur, and stem (trunk).

Ideal Vine for Cane Renewal

A diagram showing six different parts of a grape vine. These parts include the shoot, cane, arm, branch,…

A diagram of the horizontal arm spur system, depicting the various parts of a vine.

Horizontal Arm Spur System

A diagram of the horizontal arm spur system, depicting the various parts of a vine.

A diagram of the various parts of pollen of orchid. po- Pollinia; c- Caudicle; vd- Viscid Disk; vg- Viscid Glove; r- Rostellum; lr- Lip of Rostellum.

Pollen of Orchid

A diagram of the various parts of pollen of orchid. po- Pollinia; c- Caudicle; vd- Viscid Disk; vg-…

Also known as Kalmia latifolia. It is a flowering plant in the blueberry family. This image shows four different parts of the plant.

Spoonwood

Also known as Kalmia latifolia. It is a flowering plant in the blueberry family. This image shows four…

An asparagus fern, this fern style plant is native to southern parts of Africa.

Asparagus Plumosus

An asparagus fern, this fern style plant is native to southern parts of Africa.

"When the corolla is separated into two unequal divisions, called the anterior, or lower, and posterior, or upper lips."—Darby, 1855

Ringent Corolla

"When the corolla is separated into two unequal divisions, called the anterior, or lower, and posterior,…

"See here's a man who is quite generous found, / His sunshine friends are gathered thick around, / From many parts they come, both far and near, / He fully feasts with them all with much good cheer; / To all who call, he makes himself their friend, / With feelings kind, he doth his money lend: / They eat him up - when some help he's wishing, / His numerous friends are fond among the missing."—Barber, 1857

He Makes Himself Sugar, the Flies Eat Him Up

"See here's a man who is quite generous found, / His sunshine friends are gathered thick around, / From…

A tree cricket that lives in trees and shrubs. They feed on plant parts, other insects, and fungi.

Snowy Tree Cricket

A tree cricket that lives in trees and shrubs. They feed on plant parts, other insects, and fungi.

"The bones in the extremities of this the fleetest of quadrupeds are inclined very obliquely towards each other, and towards the scapular and iliac bones. This arrangement increases the leverage of the muscular system and confers great rapidity on the moving parts."—Pettigrew, 1874

Skeleton of the Deer

"The bones in the extremities of this the fleetest of quadrupeds are inclined very obliquely towards…

Also known as Roystonea regia. A species of palm native to southern Florida, Mexico, and parts of Central America.

Branch of Royal Palm

Also known as Roystonea regia. A species of palm native to southern Florida, Mexico, and parts of Central…

Also known as Alnus tenuifolia. The branch of a Grey Alder tree, native across the cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Branch of Grey Alder

Also known as Alnus tenuifolia. The branch of a Grey Alder tree, native across the cooler parts of the…

This mechanical drawing of a cotton gin depicts internal moving parts, where the machine was intended to separate cotton fibers from seeds.

Cotton Gin Machine

This mechanical drawing of a cotton gin depicts internal moving parts, where the machine was intended…

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…

Each aconite flower has five petals. The leaves are shaped like palms. The roots of the plant should not be left around because they are poisonous and could be eaten by a person or animal.

Parts of Aconitum Napellus

Each aconite flower has five petals. The leaves are shaped like palms. The roots of the plant should…

Also known as Platanus occidentalis. The branch of an American Sycamore tree, native throughout the central and eastern parts of the United States.

Branch of American Sycamore

Also known as Platanus occidentalis. The branch of an American Sycamore tree, native throughout the…

Alisma is also known as water plantain. The alisma natans flower is white. This plant is rare in North Wales but abundant in other parts of Europe.

Alisma Natans Flowers

Alisma is also known as water plantain. The alisma natans flower is white. This plant is rare in North…

The apple tree is a strikingly handsome tree when in flower. The apple is known as the Crab in its wild state. The apple tree in native to the United Kingdom and the warmer parts of Europe.

Apple Blossom

The apple tree is a strikingly handsome tree when in flower. The apple is known as the Crab in its wild…

Grafting is placing two cut surfaces of one or different plants under conditions which cause them to grow together. In wedge grafting the positions of parts are reversed; the scion is wedge shaped and fitted into an incision of similar shape and size cut in the stock.

Wedge Grafting

Grafting is placing two cut surfaces of one or different plants under conditions which cause them to…

Heliophila pilosa incisa has blue flowers. The leaves are linear and divide in three parts at the point. The lobes are also linear.

Habit and Detached Single Flower or Heliophila Pilosa Incisa

Heliophila pilosa incisa has blue flowers. The leaves are linear and divide in three parts at the point.…

Leeks are cultivated for the lower part of its leaves. The lower parts of the leaves from a sort of elongated bulb.

Leek

Leeks are cultivated for the lower part of its leaves. The lower parts of the leaves from a sort of…

Optunia tuna is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are reddish orange and bloom in July. There are bundles of yellow, unequal, spreading spines.

Optunia Tuna

Optunia tuna is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are reddish orange and bloom in July. There are…

The sepals are the three narrower parts situated behind, and overlapped by, the petals. The dark, central spot is the opening of the nectary.

Flower of Laelia Albida

The sepals are the three narrower parts situated behind, and overlapped by, the petals. The dark, central…

Pictured is the pistil from the flower of a pea. A is the pistil from the side, (o) is the ovary, (s) is the style, and (st) is the stigma. B is the pistil opened lengthwise. C is the cross section to show the position of placenta.

Pistil from Flower of Pea

Pictured is the pistil from the flower of a pea. A is the pistil from the side, (o) is the ovary, (s)…

The cross section of the ovary of the iris flower shows three carpels joined at center into a mass. The three parts are clearly traceable.

Cross Section of Ovary of Flower of Iris

The cross section of the ovary of the iris flower shows three carpels joined at center into a mass.…

Pictured is a petaloid perianth as seen in lilium concolor pulchellum. All parts are petaloid.

Petaloid Perianth

Pictured is a petaloid perianth as seen in lilium concolor pulchellum. All parts are petaloid.

Cycadaceae is an order with more or less woody plants. The stems are thick, unbranched, columnar, or tuberous. Ginkogoaceae is an order of much branched trees with deciduous leaves.

Cycadaceae and Ginkogoaceae

Cycadaceae is an order with more or less woody plants. The stems are thick, unbranched, columnar, or…

Taxaceae order consists of the yew family. The Pinaceae order consists of the pine family. The Gnetaceae order consists of gnetum family, which has semi-woody plants of diverse habit.

Taxaceae, Pinaceae, and Gnetaceae

Taxaceae order consists of the yew family. The Pinaceae order consists of the pine family. The Gnetaceae…

Alismaceae is an order of herbaceous marsh plants with milky juice. Butomaceae is an order of aquatic or marsh herbs. Hydrocharitaceae is an order of submerged aquatic herbs. Pictured are various parts of flowers of those orders.

Alismaceae, Butomaceae, and Hydrocharitaceae Orders

Alismaceae is an order of herbaceous marsh plants with milky juice. Butomaceae is an order of aquatic…

Gramineae order consists of the grass family. Pictured are (1a) a part of a grass panicle, (1b) spikelet, (2) avena, (2a) portion of panicle, (2b), spikelet, (e.g.) empty glume, (fl.g.) flowering glume or lemma, (pal) palet or palea, (2c), ground plan of spikelet, (3) phleum, spikelet, and (4), phalaris, sheath and ligule.

Gramineae Order

Gramineae order consists of the grass family. Pictured are (1a) a part of a grass panicle, (1b) spikelet,…

Pictured from the cyperaceae orders are (1) scirpus, (1a) a portion of inflorescence, (1b) flower, (2) eriophorum, spikelet, (3) carex, (3a) inflorescence, and (3b) vertical section of perigynium. Pictured from the palmaceae order are (4) chamaerops, (4a) spathe and spadix, and (4b) floral diagram. Pictured from the cyclanthaceae order are (5) cyclanthus, inflorescence, and (6) carludovica, inflorescence.

Cyperaceae, Palmaceae, and Cyclanthaceae Orders

Pictured from the cyperaceae orders are (1) scirpus, (1a) a portion of inflorescence, (1b) flower, (2)…

Pictured from the araceae order are (1) arisaema, spathe and spadix, and (2) arum spadix with male and female flowers. Pictured from the lemnaceae order are (3) lemna, (3a) whole plants, and (3b) male and female flowers, and spathe. Pictured from the bromeliaceae order is (4) bromelia flower, (5) ananas, (5a) fruiting inflorescence, and (5b) floral diagram. Pictured from the commelinaceae order is (6) commelina flower and (7) tradescantia flower.

Araceae, Lemnaceae, Bromeliaceae, and Commelinaceae Orders

Pictured from the araceae order are (1) arisaema, spathe and spadix, and (2) arum spadix with male and…

Shown are flowers of the pontederiaceae, juncaceae, liliaceae, and amaryllidaceae orders. These flowers include (1) pontederia, (2) luzula, (3) juncus, (4) dracaena, (5) fritillaria, (6) leucoium, and (7) narcissus.

Pontederiaceae, Juncaceae, Liliaceae, and Amaryllidaceae Orders

Shown are flowers of the pontederiaceae, juncaceae, liliaceae, and amaryllidaceae orders. These flowers…

Pictured are the Taccaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Iridaceae, Musaceae, and Zingiberaceae orders. Pictured are various flowers and flower parts of these orders.

Taccaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Iridaceae, Musaceae, and Zingiberaceae Orders

Pictured are the Taccaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Iridaceae, Musaceae, and Zingiberaceae orders. Pictured are…

Shown are the orders of Salicaceae, Myricaceae, Juglandaceae, and Betulaceae. Illustrated are various flowers of those orders.

Salicaceae, Myricaceae, Juglandaceae, and Betulaceae Orders

Shown are the orders of Salicaceae, Myricaceae, Juglandaceae, and Betulaceae. Illustrated are various…

Shown are the orders of Fagaceae, Ulmaceae, and Moraceae. Illustrated are various flowers and flower parts of these orders. These flower are quercus, castanea, ulmus, morus, humulus, cudrania, and ficus.

Fagaceae, Ulmaceae, and Moraceae Orders

Shown are the orders of Fagaceae, Ulmaceae, and Moraceae. Illustrated are various flowers and flower…

The orders pictured are sarraceniaceae, nepenthaceae, and droseraceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) sarracenia, (2) nepenthes, (3) drosera, (4) dionaea, and (5) aldrovanda.

Orders of Sarraceniaceae, Nepenthaceae, and Droseraceae

The orders pictured are sarraceniaceae, nepenthaceae, and droseraceae. The flowers of these orders that…

Pictured are the orders of crassulaceae, saxifragaceae, and cephalotacea. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) sedum, (2) saxifraga, (3) ribes, (4) parnassia, and (5) cephalotus.

Orders of Crassulaceae, Saxifragaceae, and Cephalotaceae

Pictured are the orders of crassulaceae, saxifragaceae, and cephalotacea. The flowers of these orders…

The orders of cunoniaceae, bruniaceae, and hamamelidaceae are pictured. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) cunonia, (2) brunia, (3) hamamelis, and (4) liquidambar.

Orders of Cunoniaceae, Bruniaceae, and Hamamelidaceae

The orders of cunoniaceae, bruniaceae, and hamamelidaceae are pictured. The flowers of these orders…

Pictured are the orders of plantanceae, rosaceae, and leguminosae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) platanus, (2) fragaria, (3) geum, (4) rosa, (5) spiraea, (6) prunus, (7) pyrus, (8) pisum, (9) desmodium, (10) cassia, and (11) acacia.

Orders of Plantanceae, Rosaceae, and Leguminosae

Pictured are the orders of plantanceae, rosaceae, and leguminosae. The flowers of these orders that…

Pictured are the orders of geraniacea, tropaeolaceae, and linaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) geranium, (2) tropaeolum, and (3) linum.

Orders of Geraniaceae, Tropaeolaceae, and Linaceae

Pictured are the orders of geraniacea, tropaeolaceae, and linaceae. The flowers of these orders that…

Pictured are the orders of erythroxylaceae, zygophyllaceae, and rutaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) erythroxylon, (2) zygophyllum, and (3) ruta.

Orders of Erythroxylaceae, Zygophyllaceae, and Rutaceae

Pictured are the orders of erythroxylaceae, zygophyllaceae, and rutaceae. The flowers of these orders…

The orders of simarubaceae, burseraceae, meliaceae, and malpighiaceae are pictured. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) ailanthus, (2) bursera, (3) swietenia, (4) cedrela, (5) melia, (6) camera, and (7) malpighia.

Orders of Simarubaceae, Burseraceae, Meliaceae, and Malpighiaceae

The orders of simarubaceae, burseraceae, meliaceae, and malpighiaceae are pictured. The flowers of these…

The orders pictured are tremandraceae, polygalaceae, and euphorbiaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) platytheca, (2) polygala, (3) euphorbia, and (4) croton.

Orders of Tremandraceae, Polygalaceae, and Euphorbiaceae

The orders pictured are tremandraceae, polygalaceae, and euphorbiaceae. The flowers of these orders…

The orders pictured are empetraceae, coriariaceae, anacaridaceae, and cyrillaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) empetrum, (2) coriaria, (3) rhus, (4) anacardium, and (5) cyrilla.

Orders of Empetraceae, Coriariaceae, Anacaridaceae, and Cyrillaceae

The orders pictured are empetraceae, coriariaceae, anacaridaceae, and cyrillaceae. The flowers of these…

The orders pictured are aquifoliaceae, celastraceae, stackhousiaceae, and staphyleaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) ilex, (2) euonymus, (3) stackhousia, and (4) staphylea.

Orders of Aquifoliaceae, Celastraceae, Stackhousiaceae, and Staphyleaceae

The orders pictured are aquifoliaceae, celastraceae, stackhousiaceae, and staphyleaceae. The flowers…

The orders of aceraceae, hippocastanaceae, and sapindaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) acer, (2) aesculus, (3) sapindus, and (4) koelreuteria.

Orders of Aceraceae, Hippocastanaceae, and Sapindaceae

The orders of aceraceae, hippocastanaceae, and sapindaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated…

The orders pictured are balsaminaceae, rhamnaceae, vitaceae, and tiliaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) impatiens, (2) rhamnus, (3) vitis, and (4) tilia.

Orders of Balsaminaceae, Rhamnaceae, Vitaceae, and Tiliaceae

The orders pictured are balsaminaceae, rhamnaceae, vitaceae, and tiliaceae. The flowers of these orders…

The orders pictured are malvaceae, bombacaceae, and dilleniaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) malva, (2) hibiscus, (3) adansonia, (4) theobroma, and (5) dillenia.

Orders of Malvaceae, Bombacaceae, and Dilleniaceae

The orders pictured are malvaceae, bombacaceae, and dilleniaceae. The flowers of these orders that are…

The orders of hypericacea, guttiferae, and tamaricaceae are pictured. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) hypericum, (2) vismia, (3) garcinia, and (4) tamarix.

Orders of Hypericaceae, Guttiferae, and Tamaricaceae

The orders of hypericacea, guttiferae, and tamaricaceae are pictured. The flowers of these orders that…

Flowers of the orders of cistaceae, bixaceae, violaceae, and passifloraceae are pictured. These flowers include (1) helianthemum, (2) cistus, (3) bixa, and (4) viola.

Orders of Cistaceae, Bixaceae, Violaceae, and Passifloraceae

Flowers of the orders of cistaceae, bixaceae, violaceae, and passifloraceae are pictured. These flowers…

Represented are the orders of caricaceae, loasaceae, begoniaceae, and cactaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) carica, (2) loasa, (3) mentzelia, (4) begonia, (5) pilocereus, and (6) opuntia.

Orders of Caricaceae, Loasceae, Begoniaceae, and Cactaceae

Represented are the orders of caricaceae, loasaceae, begoniaceae, and cactaceae. The flowers of these…

Pictured are the orders of thymelaeaceae, elaeagnaceae, lythraceae, and punicaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) daphne, (2) elaegnus, (3) lythrum, and (4) punica.

Orders of Thymelaeaceae, Elaeagnaceae, Lythraceae, and Punicaceae

Pictured are the orders of thymelaeaceae, elaeagnaceae, lythraceae, and punicaceae. The flowers of these…

Pictured are the orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) lecythis, (2) rhizophora, (3) combretum, (4) jambosa, (5) eucalyptus, and (6) melastoma.

Orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae

Pictured are the orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae.…

Pictured are flowers from the orders onagraceae and haloragidaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) oenothera, (2) epilobium, (3) circaea, and (4) myriophyllum.

Orders of Onagraceae and Haloragidaceae

Pictured are flowers from the orders onagraceae and haloragidaceae. The flowers of these orders that…