A shrubby plant with seeds developing in capsules. Seeds are surrounded by a fluffy type of fiber that can be woven.

Cotton

A shrubby plant with seeds developing in capsules. Seeds are surrounded by a fluffy type of fiber that…

The banyan is actually a variety of a fig plant that germinates in the branches of trees. It sends down aerial rootlets that germinate upon hitting the ground and spread out into a grove-like appearance.

Banyan

The banyan is actually a variety of a fig plant that germinates in the branches of trees. It sends down…

A tall, tropical plant used as a source of sugar.

Sugar-cane

A tall, tropical plant used as a source of sugar.

This variety of plant is distributed widely and encompasses a wide variety of herbs. Hydrangea are cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Hydrangea

This variety of plant is distributed widely and encompasses a wide variety of herbs. Hydrangea are cultivated…

A native of the East Indies, this plant of the large Pulse family provides a dye.

Indigo

A native of the East Indies, this plant of the large Pulse family provides a dye.

A tropical plant that is marketed as a spice.

Cinnamon

A tropical plant that is marketed as a spice.

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher, filled with water, and covered with a lid. This design helps it to trap unsuspecting insects that are then digested.

Pitcher plant

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…

The camphor plant is known for its essential oil that gives it its characteristic odor. The oil is distilled from the plants roots and small branches. These plants may be used in medicine, perfumes or flavorings.

Camphor

The camphor plant is known for its essential oil that gives it its characteristic odor. The oil is distilled…

The nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree cultivated for its spice. Nutmeg is derived from the seed, while another spice mace is derived from the seed covering just below the husk.

Nutmeg

The nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree cultivated for its spice. Nutmeg is derived from the seed, while…

The guava plant is prized for its fruit which resembles an apple or pear, and can have white, pink or red flesh.

Guava

The guava plant is prized for its fruit which resembles an apple or pear, and can have white, pink or…

A plant originating in Egypt that was used to make papyrus, a writing material until paper was introduced in the 8th Century.

Papyrus

A plant originating in Egypt that was used to make papyrus, a writing material until paper was introduced…

Ladybugs, or lady-birds look like little colored and spotted turtles. The larvae of these beetles prey upon plant pests.

Ladybug

Ladybugs, or lady-birds look like little colored and spotted turtles. The larvae of these beetles prey…

Poison oak plant differs from poison ivy mainly in the character of its leaflets, which are somewhat thicker and smaller and less lobed.

Poison Oak

Poison oak plant differs from poison ivy mainly in the character of its leaflets, which are somewhat…

Peanuts are an annual plant with edible seeds.

Peanut

Peanuts are an annual plant with edible seeds.

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without destroying it.

Flea

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without…

Head lice are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without destroying it.

Head Louse

Head lice are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal…

The flax plant supplied the threads required for the linen manufactured into clothing before cotton became popular.

flax

The flax plant supplied the threads required for the linen manufactured into clothing before cotton…

Planter with palms & flowers

Planter

Planter with palms & flowers

Vase of flowers

Vase of flowers

Vase of flowers

The fly has one pair of wings and sucking mouth parts.

Fly

The fly has one pair of wings and sucking mouth parts.

Diagram of a mesophyll cell of a leaf: c, chloroplast; n, nucleus; v, vacuole; w, cell wall.

Plant Cell

Diagram of a mesophyll cell of a leaf: c, chloroplast; n, nucleus; v, vacuole; w, cell wall.

Cross section of stem of Myriophyllum, with air canals.

Cross-section Stem

Cross section of stem of Myriophyllum, with air canals.

Gland(g) from the upper surface of the leaf of lilac: e, epidermis, c, cuticle, p, palisade cells.

Gland

Gland(g) from the upper surface of the leaf of lilac: e, epidermis, c, cuticle, p, palisade cells.

Section through a petal of buttercup (Ranunculus), showing nectar gland (n).  Note bundle of conducting tissues.

Petal

Section through a petal of buttercup (Ranunculus), showing nectar gland (n). Note bundle of conducting…

Flower of nasturtium cut through the middle to show the spur (s) and the nectar (n).

Cross-section flower

Flower of nasturtium cut through the middle to show the spur (s) and the nectar (n).

Nectar gland in the ovary of day lily.

Nectar Gland

Nectar gland in the ovary of day lily.

Ending of a xylem strand among the cells of the mesophyll in a leaf of lilac; t, tracheid; i, intercellular space.

Xylem

Ending of a xylem strand among the cells of the mesophyll in a leaf of lilac; t, tracheid; i, intercellular…

Longitudinal section (diagrammatic) of a young xylem strand; c, cambium; y, young trachea,; p, pitted trachea; s, spiral trachea; a, annular trachea; m, pith.

Xylem

Longitudinal section (diagrammatic) of a young xylem strand; c, cambium; y, young trachea,; p, pitted…

Young vascular bundle: p, primary phloem; x, primary xylem; c, first divisions of cambium cells.

Vascular Bundle

Young vascular bundle: p, primary phloem; x, primary xylem; c, first divisions of cambium cells.

Cross-section of stem of Ricinus communis, showing ring of secondary xylem.

Cross-section Stem

Cross-section of stem of Ricinus communis, showing ring of secondary xylem.

Galls on leaf of rose. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic or beautiful forms (galls) that grow on leaves and stems.

Gall

Galls on leaf of rose. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic…

Galls on leaf of rose. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic or beautiful forms (galls) that grow on leaves and stems.

Gall

Galls on leaf of rose. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic…

Galls on stem of grape. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic or beautiful forms (galls) that grow on leaves and stems.

Gall

Galls on stem of grape. The location of a parasite is often marked by swellings of peculiar and fantastic…

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher, filled with water, and covered with a lid. This design helps it to trap unsuspecting insects that are then digested.

Pitcher Plant

The pitcher plant is remarkable for having the end of its leaf turned up so as to form a complete pitcher,…

A rosette of leaves of Venus's flytrap seen from above.

Venus Flytrap

A rosette of leaves of Venus's flytrap seen from above.

Outer portion of a cross-section of a wheat grain; h, various integuments of the ovary and seed, forming the husk; a, cells of "aleurone layer" of endosperm, loaded with protein grains; b, starch-bearing cells.

Wheat Grain

Outer portion of a cross-section of a wheat grain; h, various integuments of the ovary and seed, forming…

Plant of Phaseolus grown in darkness.

Phaseolus

Plant of Phaseolus grown in darkness.

Leaf of Mimosa in open position.

Mimosa

Leaf of Mimosa in open position.

Leaf of Mimosa in closed position.

Mimosa

Leaf of Mimosa in closed position.

Leaf of sundew with half of the tentacles inflexed from stimulation.

Sundew

Leaf of sundew with half of the tentacles inflexed from stimulation.

the "flower" of this plant is actually a modified leaf spathe.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

the "flower" of this plant is actually a modified leaf spathe.

Here is a leaf of the pitcher plant. You see that it has an opening at the upper end. It can hold considerable water.

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…

Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. Here you see the leaf as it is spread out, wide open.

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…

Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. The two parts of the leaf close together and the points on the edges are locked together.

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…

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant.

Root

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant.

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant.

Root

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant.

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a beet root.

Root

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a beet root.

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a turnip root.

Root

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a turnip root.

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a runner root which sends down roots into the ground. The strawberry spreads this way.

Root

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a runner root which sends down roots into…

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a bulbous root from an onion.

Root

Roots aid in support and nutrition for the plant. This is a bulbous root from an onion.

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without destroying it.

Flea

Fleas are parasites. That is any plant or animal which feeds upon another living plant or animal without…

While a woodpecker is drilling, the two parts of the bill are closed together, making a wedge-pointed drill, and at the same time a snug case for the insect-catcher.

Woodpecker

While a woodpecker is drilling, the two parts of the bill are closed together, making a wedge-pointed…

Griffin bore the hinder parts of a lion, the rest of him is eagle, head and shoulders, wings and fore legs.

Griffin

Griffin bore the hinder parts of a lion, the rest of him is eagle, head and shoulders, wings and fore…

This cluster of flowers is also known as a raceme. the plant is the Barberry.

Barberry Flower

This cluster of flowers is also known as a raceme. the plant is the Barberry.

Pistil of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Morning Glory Pistil

Pistil of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Stamen of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Morning Glory Stamen

Stamen of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Pistil of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Morning Glory Pistil

Pistil of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in half.

Morning Glory Ovary

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in half.

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in cross-section.

Morning Glory Ovary

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in cross-section.

Fruit of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Morning Glory Fruit

Fruit of the flower of the Morning Glory.