Cotton
A shrubby plant with seeds developing in capsules. Seeds are surrounded by a fluffy type of fiber that…
Banyan
The banyan is actually a variety of a fig plant that germinates in the branches of trees. It sends down…
Hydrangea
This variety of plant is distributed widely and encompasses a wide variety of herbs. Hydrangea are cultivated…
Pitcher plant
The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…
Camphor
The camphor plant is known for its essential oil that gives it its characteristic odor. The oil is distilled…
Nutmeg
The nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree cultivated for its spice. Nutmeg is derived from the seed, while…
Guava
The guava plant is prized for its fruit which resembles an apple or pear, and can have white, pink or…
Papyrus
A plant originating in Egypt that was used to make papyrus, a writing material until paper was introduced…
Ladybug
Ladybugs, or lady-birds look like little colored and spotted turtles. The larvae of these beetles prey…
Poison Oak
Poison oak plant differs from poison ivy mainly in the character of its leaflets, which are somewhat…
Flea
Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without…
Head Louse
Head lice are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal…
flax
The flax plant supplied the threads required for the linen manufactured into clothing before cotton…
Plant Cell
Diagram of a mesophyll cell of a leaf: c, chloroplast; n, nucleus; v, vacuole; w, cell wall.
Gland
Gland(g) from the upper surface of the leaf of lilac: e, epidermis, c, cuticle, p, palisade cells.
Petal
Section through a petal of buttercup (Ranunculus), showing nectar gland (n). Note bundle of conducting…
Cross-section flower
Flower of nasturtium cut through the middle to show the spur (s) and the nectar (n).
Xylem
Ending of a xylem strand among the cells of the mesophyll in a leaf of lilac; t, tracheid; i, intercellular…
Xylem
Longitudinal section (diagrammatic) of a young xylem strand; c, cambium; y, young trachea,; p, pitted…
Vascular Bundle
Young vascular bundle: p, primary phloem; x, primary xylem; c, first divisions of cambium cells.
Gall
Galls on leaf of rose. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic…
Gall
Galls on leaf of rose. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic…
Gall
Galls on stem of grape. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic…
Pitcher Plant
The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…
Wheat Grain
Outer portion of a cross-section of a wheat grain; h, various integuments of the ovary and seed, forming…
Pitcher Plant Leaf
Here is a leaf of the pitcher plant. You see that it has an opening at the upper end. It can hold considerable…
Venus Fly Trap Leaf
Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. Here you…
Venus Fly Trap Leaf
Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. The two parts…
Root
Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a runner root which sends down roots into…
Flea
Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without…
Houseleek
The houseleek is a fleshy plant, or succulent, which stores its nourishment in its leaves.
Orchid Root
Roots which never reach the ground are produced by certain plants whose seeds, lodged upon the boughs…
Runner
A runner is a very slender, thread-like, leafless stolon, much like a tendril, lying on the ground,…
