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An illustration of a Mayapple plant. "a, the flower-bud with the bractlets; b, a stamen; c, the pistil; d, the fruit; e, the fruit cut longitudinally." -Century, 1889 Podophyllum peltatum (the mayapple) is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Berberidaceae, native to the eastern part of North America. The stems grow to 30-40 cm tall, with palmately lobed leaves up to 20-30 cm diameter with 5-9 deeply cut lobes. The plant produces two growth forms. The ones with a single umbrella-like leaf do not produce any flower or fruit. The plants having a twin leaf (rarely three-leaf) structure, however, bear a single white flower 3-5 cm diameter with six (rarely up to nine) petals, between the two leaves; this matures into a yellow-greenish fruit 2-5 cm long. The plant appears in colonies in open woodlands. Individual shoots are often connected by systems of thick tubers and rhizomes.

Mayapple

An illustration of a Mayapple plant. "a, the flower-bud with the bractlets; b, a stamen; c, the pistil;…

An illustration showing both the flower (a) and fruit (b) of the Indian Cucumber-root plant. Medeola virginiana or Indian Cucumber-root is a perennial plant in the genus Medeola. It occurs with either a single tier or two tiers of leaves. The upper tier consists of from three to five whorled leaves on the stem above a lower tier of five to nine (also whorled). Only the two-tiered plants produce flowers which are green-to-yellow and appear from May to June. When two-tiered, it grows up to 30 inches high. The waxy leaves are typically 2.5 inches long and about an inch wide, but can be as long as five inches. The leaves have an entire margin. It typically produces three dark blue to purple, inedible berries above the top tier of leaves in September.

Indian Cucumber-root

An illustration showing both the flower (a) and fruit (b) of the Indian Cucumber-root plant. Medeola…

An illustration of a small doodad with a flower in the center.

Flower Doodad

An illustration of a small doodad with a flower in the center.

An illustration of Melampyrum stem; "a, a flower; b, the fruit; c, a bract." -Century, 1889 Melampyrum is a genus of about 10-20 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are hemiparasites on other plants, obtaining some mineral nutrients from the host plant, though they are able to survive on their own without parasitising other plants. Melampyrum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Mouse Moth.

Melampyrum

An illustration of Melampyrum stem; "a, a flower; b, the fruit; c, a bract." -Century, 1889 Melampyrum…

An illustration of "1, flowering branch of Menispermum Canadense; 2, a deeply lobed leaf; a, the male flower; b, the female flower; c, the pistils and a stamen; d, vertical section through on of the pistils; e, the fruit." -Century, 1889 Menispermum canadense (Canadian Moonseed, Common Moonseed, or Yellow Parilla) is a flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae, native to eastern North America, from southern Canada south to northern Florida, and from the Atlantic coast west to South Dakota and Texas. It occurs in thickets, moist woods, and the banks of streams.

Canadian Moonseed

An illustration of "1, flowering branch of Menispermum Canadense; 2, a deeply lobed leaf; a, the male…

"The upper part of Peppermint (Mentha piperita), with flowers. a, flower; b, calyx." -Century, 1889

Peppermint

"The upper part of Peppermint (Mentha piperita), with flowers. a, flower; b, calyx." -Century, 1889

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The bottom of the page is a girl sleeping on a basket of flowers.

Children and Flowers Border

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The…

An illustration of a sea anemone opened (left) and closed (right).

Sea Anemone

An illustration of a sea anemone opened (left) and closed (right).

An illustration of erysiphe communis, powdery mildew, that is on the epidermis of the leaf of the flower, Indian beet.

Powdery Mildew

An illustration of erysiphe communis, powdery mildew, that is on the epidermis of the leaf of the flower,…

Flies in the family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or syrphid flies.As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.

Hoverfly

Flies in the family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or syrphid flies.As their…

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun between 1510 and1511. It depicts a soldier courting a woman by giving her a flower. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The bottom of the page is a girl sleeping on a basket of flowers.

Children and Flowers Border

This is a children and flowers border. The two girls are holding a long flower chain on each end. The…

This is a title page to the House of Joy by English playwright, writer, and illustrator Laurence Houseman in 1895. This drawing seems to depict a winged man approaching a woman from her window. Its border is a scrolling flower design all around.

The House of Joy

This is a title page to the House of Joy by English playwright, writer, and illustrator Laurence Houseman…

Many decorating techniques used today do not require elaborate cookie cutters. The simplest of shapes can be quite versatile in serving various themes. For example, a star-shaped cutter can be used for Christmas, 4th of July, and messages of congratulations. A circle can be decorated as a sun, ball, flower, spider web, or smiley face. This cutter is in the shape of a four leaf clover.

Cookie Mold Cutter

Many decorating techniques used today do not require elaborate cookie cutters. The simplest of shapes…

Many decorating techniques used today do not require elaborate cookie cutters. The simplest of shapes can be quite versatile in serving various themes. For example, a star-shaped cutter can be used for Christmas, 4th of July, and messages of congratulations. A circle can be decorated as a sun, ball, flower, spider web, or smiley face. This cutter is in the shape of a star.

Star Shaped Cookie Cutter

Many decorating techniques used today do not require elaborate cookie cutters. The simplest of shapes…

Pottery is the ceramic ware made by potters. Major types of pottery include earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. The places where such wares are made are called potteries. Pottery is one of the oldest human technologies and art-forms, and remains a major industry today. Ceramic art covers the art of pottery, whether in items made for use or purely for decoration.

Plant Holder

Pottery is the ceramic ware made by potters. Major types of pottery include earthenware, stoneware,…

Ball flower is a Gothic architectural ornamentation of inserting a flower cup into a ball.

Ball Flower Moulding

Ball flower is a Gothic architectural ornamentation of inserting a flower cup into a ball.

An illustration of an angel woman adorned with a flower wreath, surrounded by two cherubs and cascading flowers and butterflies.

Angel Woman

An illustration of an angel woman adorned with a flower wreath, surrounded by two cherubs and cascading…

An illustration of a young angel girl wearing a flower wreath and dropping flowers as she walks.

Angel Girl

An illustration of a young angel girl wearing a flower wreath and dropping flowers as she walks.

"Polygonaceae, a natural order of Dicotyledons, containing 30 genera with about 700 species, chiefly in the north temperate zone, and represented in Great Britain by three genera. They are mostly herbs characterized by the union of the stipules into a sheath or ocrea, which protects the younger leaves in the bud stage." —Encyclopaedia Britannica Company, 1910

Stem and Leaf Part of Polygonum

"Polygonaceae, a natural order of Dicotyledons, containing 30 genera with about 700 species, chiefly…

"Polygonaceae is mainly a north temperate order. A few genera are tropical which has 125 species restricted to tropical and sub—tropical America. Polygonum has a very wide distribution to the mountains of tropical Africa and South Africa, through the highlands of tropical Asia to Australia, and in America as far south as Chile. Most of the genera have a limited distribution. Of the three which are native in the British Isles." —Encyclopaedia Britannica Company, 1910

Flowers and Leaves of Common Dock

"Polygonaceae is mainly a north temperate order. A few genera are tropical which has 125 species restricted…

An illustration of a beautiful young girl surrounded by flowers known as Buttercups.

Girl and Flowers

An illustration of a beautiful young girl surrounded by flowers known as Buttercups.

An illustration of three common Daisies growing in the wild. One Daisy is partially closed and the other two are in full bloom.

Common Daisy

An illustration of three common Daisies growing in the wild. One Daisy is partially closed and the other…

Tiny flowers or fruits, usually fuzzy and caterpillar-shaped, often drooping.

Pistillate Catkin

Tiny flowers or fruits, usually fuzzy and caterpillar-shaped, often drooping.

This is a perennial flower.

Saxifraga Sarmentosa

This is a perennial flower.

This ornamental plant belongs to the scabiosa family.

Scabiosa Atropurpurea

This ornamental plant belongs to the scabiosa family.

A tree belonging to the schizanthus family, featuring varying flowers.

Pinnatus Schizanthus

A tree belonging to the schizanthus family, featuring varying flowers.

These tall trees can grow up to eight feet.

Schubertia Grandiflora

These tall trees can grow up to eight feet.

This is a common orchid having flowers that are uncommonly shaped.

Pot Orchid

This is a common orchid having flowers that are uncommonly shaped.

This herb is commonly used for its blue, red, and purple flowers.

Florist Cineraria

This herb is commonly used for its blue, red, and purple flowers.

This perennial is known for its white cone shaped flowers.

Shortia Galacifolia

This perennial is known for its white cone shaped flowers.

This plant belongs to caryophyllaceae.

Silene Armeria

This plant belongs to caryophyllaceae.

The pendula is a plant which belongs to the silene genus.

Pendula Silene

The pendula is a plant which belongs to the silene genus.

This herb is a perennial found in north america, usually bearing redish flowers.

Silene Virginica

This herb is a perennial found in north america, usually bearing redish flowers.

This wildflower is common in the high artic and mountains of Eurasia.

Silene Acaulis

This wildflower is common in the high artic and mountains of Eurasia.

Species of orchid from the tropics.

Spathoglottis Vieillardii

Species of orchid from the tropics.

This flower is commonly known as the broad leaef or meadow sweet. Another shrub like plant of the Rosaceae genus.

Spiraea Latifolia

This flower is commonly known as the broad leaef or meadow sweet. Another shrub like plant of the Rosaceae…

This flower is also known as the hard hack bush belonging to the spiraea family.

Spiraea Douglasii

This flower is also known as the hard hack bush belonging to the spiraea family.

A flowering plant belonging to the Stapelia; commonly called a carrion perennial.

Stapelia Grandiflora

A flowering plant belonging to the Stapelia; commonly called a carrion perennial.

This plant is native to several parts of North America, including areas in south Florida.

Staphylea Trifolia

This plant is native to several parts of North America, including areas in south Florida.

A flower serving as the symbol for paradise.

Strelitzia Reginae

A flower serving as the symbol for paradise.

Plant belonging to the streptocarpus genus.

Streptocarpus Rexii

Plant belonging to the streptocarpus genus.

A common greenhouse perennial having flowers like roses

Streptocarpus Dunnii

A common greenhouse perennial having flowers like roses

Herbaceous plant, also flowering. This plant belongs to the Gesneriaceae family.

Streptocarpus Wendlandii

Herbaceous plant, also flowering. This plant belongs to the Gesneriaceae family.

Plant featuring a basal rosette of leaves.

Streptocarpus Kewensis

Plant featuring a basal rosette of leaves.

Flower belonging to the daisy family, native to North America.

Thelesperma Hyridum

Flower belonging to the daisy family, native to North America.

Bulbous plant belonging to the Iridaceae.

Tiger Flower

Bulbous plant belonging to the Iridaceae.

Spanish flower, a tulipia belonging to the Liliaceae family.

Tulipa Acuminata

Spanish flower, a tulipia belonging to the Liliaceae family.

Flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, common ornamental plant.

Ursinia Pulchra

Flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, common ornamental plant.

Flower which is cultivated in a garden.

Garden Verbena

Flower which is cultivated in a garden.

A subtropical plant belonging to the Verbena, bearing colored flowers.

Verbena Canadensis

A subtropical plant belonging to the Verbena, bearing colored flowers.

A flowering plant, belonging to the Veronica genus of the Plantaginaceae family.

Veronica Longifolia

A flowering plant, belonging to the Veronica genus of the Plantaginaceae family.

Plant belonging to the Veronica genus.

Veronica Andersonii

Plant belonging to the Veronica genus.

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.

Shrub belonging to the Viburnum genus, commonly seen in the Northern Hemisphere bearing flower clusters.

Viburnum Venosum

Shrub belonging to the Viburnum genus, commonly seen in the Northern Hemisphere bearing flower clusters.

A rare alpine plant which never opens, can self fertilize.

Cleistogamous Flower

A rare alpine plant which never opens, can self fertilize.

A commonly cultivated species of flowers with purple flowers native to Europe and Iran.

Xeranthemum Annuum

A commonly cultivated species of flowers with purple flowers native to Europe and Iran.

African plant known for a white spathe and yellow spad.

Calla Lily

African plant known for a white spathe and yellow spad.

Plants belonging to the Zinnia genus, commonly cultivated for bright flowers.

Zinnia

Plants belonging to the Zinnia genus, commonly cultivated for bright flowers.

Plant species belonging to the Zinnia, a genus of over 20 species.

Zinnia Haageana

Plant species belonging to the Zinnia, a genus of over 20 species.