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Paeonia) is the only genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America. Most are herbaceous perennial plants 0.5–1.5 metres tall, but some are woody shrubs up to 1.5–3 metres tall. They have compound, deeply lobed leaves, and large, often fragrant flowers, ranging from red to white or yellow, in late spring and early summer. In the past, the peonies were often classified in the family Ranunculaceae, alongside Hellebores and Anemones.

Peony Bud

Paeonia) is the only genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, southern…

An illustration of: 1, Coralla cut open showing the four stamens; 2, Unripe fruit (lengthwise); 3, ripe capsule split open; and the foxglove plant. Digitalis is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and biennials that are commonly called foxgloves. The genus was traditionally placed in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae, but upon review of phylogenetic research, it has now been placed in the much enlarged family Plantaginaceae. The genus is native to Europe, western and central Asia, and northwestern Africa. The scientific name means "finger-like" and refers to the ease with which a flower of Digitalis purpurea can be fitted over a human fingertip. The flowers are produced on a tall spike, are tubular, and vary in colour with species, from purple to pink, white, and yellow. The best-known species is the Common Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea. It is a biennial, often grown as an ornamental plant due to its showy flowers, that range in colour from purples through to whites, with variable marks and spotting. The first year of growth produces only the long, basal leaves. In the second year, the erect leafy stem 0.5-2.5 m tall develops.

Foxglove

An illustration of: 1, Coralla cut open showing the four stamens; 2, Unripe fruit (lengthwise); 3, ripe…

Sedum is the large stonecrop genus of the Crassulaceae, representing about 400 species of leaf succulents, found throughout the northern hemisphere, varying from annual and creeping herbs to shrubs. The plants have water-storing leaves. The flowers usually have five petals, seldom four or six. There are typically twice as many stamens as petals.

Sedum

Sedum is the large stonecrop genus of the Crassulaceae, representing about 400 species of leaf succulents,…

"Wood-rose, a remarkable vegetable excrescence, resembling a flower with radiating corrugated petals carved from wood, caused by the union of the saucer-shaped placenta-like base of certain parasitic plants of the mistle-toe family with the foster-branch of the host and its persistence after the death of the plant." -Whitney, 1911

Wood Rose

"Wood-rose, a remarkable vegetable excrescence, resembling a flower with radiating corrugated petals…

"Wood-rose, a remarkable vegetable excrescence, resembling a flower with radiating corrugated petals carved from wood, caused by the union of the saucer-shaped placenta-like base of certain parasitic plants of the mistle-toe family with the foster-branch of the host and its persistence after the death of the plant." -Whitney, 1911

Wood Rose

"Wood-rose, a remarkable vegetable excrescence, resembling a flower with radiating corrugated petals…

The plant and fruit of the False Rue Anemone (Isopyrum biternatum). It is a flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family of buttercups.

False Rue Anemone

The plant and fruit of the False Rue Anemone (Isopyrum biternatum). It is a flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae…

Bryony is the common name for any of twelve species in the genus Bryonia. These are perennial, tendril-climbing, dioecious herbs with palmately lobed leaves and flowers in axillary clusters. The fruit is a smooth, globular berry.

Bryony

Bryony is the common name for any of twelve species in the genus Bryonia. These are perennial, tendril-climbing,…

An illustration of a male flower of the cucumber plant.

Cucumber Flower

An illustration of a male flower of the cucumber plant.

An illustration of a cucumber plant's flower stamens.

Cucumber Flower Stamens

An illustration of a cucumber plant's flower stamens.

An illustration of a female cucumber flower.

Cucumber Flower (Female)

An illustration of a female cucumber flower.

"Pasture Sage-brush (Artemisia frigida). a, leaf; b, flower-head; c, fertile flower; d, marginal flower." -Whitney, 1911

Sagebrush

"Pasture Sage-brush (Artemisia frigida). a, leaf; b, flower-head; c, fertile flower; d, marginal flower."…

"Canadian St.-John's-wort (Hypericum Canadense). a, leaf; b, seed-capsule." -Whitney, 1911

Canadian St. John's Wort

"Canadian St.-John's-wort (Hypericum Canadense). a, leaf; b, seed-capsule." -Whitney, 1911

"Marsh St.-John's-wort (Triadenum Virginicum). a, flower; b, seed-capsule." -Whitney, 1911

Marsh St. John's Wort

"Marsh St.-John's-wort (Triadenum Virginicum). a, flower; b, seed-capsule." -Whitney, 1911

"Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia). a, capsule surrounded by the scarious calyx; b, expanded flower." -Whitney, 1911

Thyme-Leaved Sandwort

"Thyme-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia). a, capsule surrounded by the scarious calyx; b, expanded…

"Sand-vine (Gonolobus lavis). a, flower; b, crown-lobe tipped by a 2-cleft awn; c, stamen-tube; d, follicle or seed-pod." -Whitney, 1911

Sand Vine

"Sand-vine (Gonolobus lavis). a, flower; b, crown-lobe tipped by a 2-cleft awn; c, stamen-tube; d, follicle…

The capitals of the columns display an immense variety. The most beautiful have a crater-like form, and appear like the projecting bell of a flower, with leaves standing out from the surface (here). In other instances the pillars are imitations of a palm tree, and have a smooth slender shaft, a neck-moulding of several rings, and then, without any intermediate architectural division, a capital formed of the graceful leaves of the palm.

Capital in the Temple at Edfu

The capitals of the columns display an immense variety. The most beautiful have a crater-like form,…

The capitals of the columns display an immense variety. The most beautiful have a crater-like form, and appear like the projecting bell of a flower, with leaves standing out from the surface. In other instances the pillars are imitations of a palm tree, and have a smooth slender shaft, a neck-moulding of several rings, and then, without any intermediate architectural division, a capital formed of the graceful leaves of the palm (here).

Capital in the Temple at Edfu

The capitals of the columns display an immense variety. The most beautiful have a crater-like form,…

Gentianaceae, or the Gentian family, is a family of flowering plants of 87 genera and over 1500 species.

Gentiana

Gentianaceae, or the Gentian family, is a family of flowering plants of 87 genera and over 1500 species.

The Akanthos Calyx are the leaves and flower of the Akanthos Mollis.

Akanthos Calyx

The Akanthos Calyx are the leaves and flower of the Akanthos Mollis.

The Lotus flower is an Indian water lily.

Lotus Flower

The Lotus flower is an Indian water lily.

The Alpine Rose is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

Alpine Rose

The Alpine Rose is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

The Chrysanthemum flower is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

Chrysanthemum Flower

The Chrysanthemum flower is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

The White Lily is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

White Lily

The White Lily is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

The Hellebore flower is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

Hellebore Flower

The Hellebore flower is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

The Wild Rose is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

Wild Rose

The Wild Rose is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

The Blue-Bell flower is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

Blue-Bell Flower

The Blue-Bell flower is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

The Wild Rose is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

Wild Rose

The Wild Rose is used as an ornament design in flat and relief forms.

The antique vase painting rosette band is a pattern of a small flower.

Antique Vase Painting Rosette band

The antique vase painting rosette band is a pattern of a small flower.

The Indian carving rosette band is a design of a flower.

Indian Carving Rosette Band

The Indian carving rosette band is a design of a flower.

The intarsia border rosette band is a design of a flower made by wood inlaying.

Intarsia Border Rosette Band

The intarsia border rosette band is a design of a flower made by wood inlaying.

The popular renaissance rosette band is pattern of a flower.

Popular Renaissance Rosette Band

The popular renaissance rosette band is pattern of a flower.

The persepolis rosette band is a persian pattern of a flower.

Persepolis Rosette Band

The persepolis rosette band is a persian pattern of a flower.

The plastic border rosette band is a Louis XVI style of a flower.

Plastic Border Rosette Band

The plastic border rosette band is a Louis XVI style of a flower.

The modern decorative rosette band is a small flower pattern.

Modern Decorative Rosette Band

The modern decorative rosette band is a small flower pattern.

The antique bronze shield rosette band is a small flower pattern

Antique Bronze Shield Rosette Band

The antique bronze shield rosette band is a small flower pattern

The antique rosette band is pattern of small flowers.

Antique Rosette Band

The antique rosette band is pattern of small flowers.

The Greek hydria rosette band is a design of the neck of a Greek hydria flower.

Greek Hydria Rosette Band

The Greek hydria rosette band is a design of the neck of a Greek hydria flower.

The antique rosette band is pattern of small flowers.

Antique Rosette Band

The antique rosette band is pattern of small flowers.

The Latin Evangeliarum rosette band is an 8th century design of a flower. It was designed by Godescald for Charlemagne (Charles the Great).

Latin Evangeliarum Rosette Band

The Latin Evangeliarum rosette band is an 8th century design of a flower. It was designed by Godescald…

The enamel ornament rosette band is designed on a great reliquary container that holds religious relics.

Enamel Ornament Rosette Band

The enamel ornament rosette band is designed on a great reliquary container that holds religious relics.

The Indian enamel rosette band is a design of a flower.

Indian Enamel Border Rosette Band

The Indian enamel rosette band is a design of a flower.

The evolute spiral border is a wavelike pattern that mimics the wave of the sea. Designed by Sebastian Serlio during the 16th century. The interstices (small opening) between the lines is decorated with leaves and flower buds.

Evolute Spiral Border

The evolute spiral border is a wavelike pattern that mimics the wave of the sea. Designed by Sebastian…

The evolute spiral frieze is a wavelike pattern that mimics the waves of the sea. Its interstices (small openings) between the lines is decorates with leaves and flower buds. This design is found in the Otto-Heinrich building of Heidelberg Castle in Germany.

Evolute Spiral Frieze

The evolute spiral frieze is a wavelike pattern that mimics the waves of the sea. Its interstices (small…

The evolute spiral stove tile is a painting during the German Renaissance. It is a wavelike pattern that mimics the waves of the sea. The interstices (small opening) between the lines is decorated with leaves and flower buds.

Evolute Spiral Stove Tile

The evolute spiral stove tile is a painting during the German Renaissance. It is a wavelike pattern…

The medieval grill finial is made out of wrought-iron and is in the shape of a flower.

Medieval Grill Finial

The medieval grill finial is made out of wrought-iron and is in the shape of a flower.

The part of grill finial is a 15th century design found on the Toulouse Cathedral in France. It is made out of wrought-iron and is in the shape of a flower.

Part of Grill Finial

The part of grill finial is a 15th century design found on the Toulouse Cathedral in France. It is made…

The termination of fountain finial is a 15th century design found in the Cluny museum in Paris, France. It is made out of wrought-iron in the shape of a flower.

Termination of Fountain Finial

The termination of fountain finial is a 15th century design found in the Cluny museum in Paris, France.…

This is part of a spanish trellis gate. Designed during the 14th century, it is made of wrought-iron in the shape of a flower.

Spanish Trellis Gate Finial

This is part of a spanish trellis gate. Designed during the 14th century, it is made of wrought-iron…

The wrought-iron finial is a 16th century design in the shape of a flower.

Wrought-Iron Finial

The wrought-iron finial is a 16th century design in the shape of a flower.

The terminal finial is a 17th century design found in Bruges, Belgium. It is made out of wrought-iron in the shape of a flower.

Terminal Finial

The terminal finial is a 17th century design found in Bruges, Belgium. It is made out of wrought-iron…

The modern French rosette is a ceiling flower made of stucco.

Modern French Rosette

The modern French rosette is a ceiling flower made of stucco.

An illustration of the partial inflorescence of a cyperus plant, spikelet of the same (left), and the flower (right). Cyperus is a large genus of about 600 species of sedges, distributed throughout all continents in both tropical and temperate regions. They are annual or perennial plants, mostly aquatic and growing in still or slow-moving water up to 0.5 m deep. The species vary greatly in size, with small species only 5 cm tall, while others can reach 5 m in height. Common names include papyrus sedges, flatsedges, nutsedges, umbrella-sedges and "galingales"

Cyperus

An illustration of the partial inflorescence of a cyperus plant, spikelet of the same (left), and the…

Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Europe, North America and Asia and two species, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide. The common name Dandelion is given to members of the genus and like other members of the Asteraceae family, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret. Many Taraxacum species produce seeds asexually by apomixis, where the seeds are produced without pollination, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant.

Dandelion

Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Europe,…

Oxalis is the largest genus in the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Of the approximately 900 known species in the Oxalidaceae, 800 belong to Oxalis. Many of the species are known as Wood Sorrel or Woodsorrel. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas; species diversity is particularly rich in tropical Brazil and Mexico and in South Africa.

Oxalis

Oxalis is the largest genus in the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Of the approximately 900 known species…

"Sicana odorifera. a, fruit; b, female flower; c, male flower." -Whitney, 1911

Cassabanana

"Sicana odorifera. a, fruit; b, female flower; c, male flower." -Whitney, 1911

Heartsease (Viola tricolor) is a common European wild flower, growing as an annual or short-lived perennial. It has been introduced into North America, where it has spread widely, and is known as the Johnny Jump Up (though this name is also applied to similar species such as the Yellow Pansy). It is the progenitor of the cultivated Pansy, and is therefore sometimes called Wild Pansy; before the cultivated Pansies were developed, "Pansy" was an alternative name for the wild form.

Heartsease

Heartsease (Viola tricolor) is a common European wild flower, growing as an annual or short-lived perennial.…

Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species extending south to north Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. The species are mostly perennial herbs, a few are annual or biennial, and some are low subshrubs with woody basal stems. The leaves are opposite, simple, mostly linear and often strongly glaucous grey-green to blue-green. The flowers have five petals, typically with a frilled or pinked margin, and are (in almost all species) pale to dark pink. One species, D. knappii, has yellow flowers with a purple center.

Dianthus

Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly…

An illustration of the pistil, female reproductive part of the flower, from the mouse-ear chickweed. Cerastium is a genus of annual, winter annual, or perennial plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. The around 100 species are commonly called Mouse-ear chickweed; different species are found nearly worldwide but the greatest concentration is mainly from the northern temperate areas of the world. A number are common weeds in fields and on disturbed ground.

Mouse-ear Chickweed

An illustration of the pistil, female reproductive part of the flower, from the mouse-ear chickweed.…

An illustration of various parts of the cashew tree. "1, Branch, bearing flowers and fruit. The fruit stales are enlarged in pear like for bearing the nut (the true fruit) at their apex; 2, Flower expanded; Stamen and pistil, with the calyx; 4, Stamen separated; 5, Nut constituting the fruit; 6, Nut opened longitudinally; 7, Seed seprated from the nut; 8, Cotyledons opened to show the radicle a, and the plumule." (Britannica, 1910)

Cashew Tree

An illustration of various parts of the cashew tree. "1, Branch, bearing flowers and fruit. The fruit…

Ilex aquifolium (Holly, or European Holly to distinguish it from related species) is a species of holly native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa and southwest Asia

Holly

Ilex aquifolium (Holly, or European Holly to distinguish it from related species) is a species of holly…