The flower heads of aster corymbosus form convex clusters. The flowers are pale ellow with white florets. The stems are a brittle, blackish purple.

Aster Corymbosus

The flower heads of aster corymbosus form convex clusters. The flowers are pale ellow with white florets.…

Aster ericoides flowers are white. The flower clusters are ragged with small leaflets. This flower grows to be three feet tall.

Aster Ericoides

Aster ericoides flowers are white. The flower clusters are ragged with small leaflets. This flower grows…

Aster grandiflorus has large, purple flowers. One flower head grows on each stem. This variety of aster is found in North America.

Aster Grandiflorus

Aster grandiflorus has large, purple flowers. One flower head grows on each stem. This variety of aster…

The flowers of aster turbinellus are a delicate mauve color. The leaves are narrow, triangular, and pointy.

Aster Turbinellus

The flowers of aster turbinellus are a delicate mauve color. The leaves are narrow, triangular, and…

Both asters have hemispherical formed heads. The colors vary. These flowers are vigorous upright growers.

Truffaut's Peony Perfection

Both asters have hemispherical formed heads. The colors vary. These flowers are vigorous upright growers.

Victoria aster is one of the most popular varieties of aster. The flowers heads are four inches in diameter. There are ten to twenty flower heads on each plant. The shades vary.

Victoria Aster

Victoria aster is one of the most popular varieties of aster. The flowers heads are four inches in diameter.…

The common name of geaster hygrometricus is earth star. These flowers are sensitive to moisture. Some are shapeless masses (a) until a rain shower expands them (b).

Geaster Hygrometricus

The common name of geaster hygrometricus is earth star. These flowers are sensitive to moisture. Some…

Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora has white flowers. The flowers are small and star shaped. The flowers bloom in summer and autumn.

Habit and Detached Single Flower of Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora

Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora has white flowers. The flowers are small and star shaped. The flowers…

Hypoxis erecta flowers are yellow and star shaped. Each scape has four flowers. The leaves are linear and taper to a point.

Scape and Leaf of Hypoxis Erecta

Hypoxis erecta flowers are yellow and star shaped. Each scape has four flowers. The leaves are linear…

The common names of liatris are blazing star and button snake root. The spicata variety has purple flowers heads that grow in spikes six to fifteen inches long. The entire plant is one to two feet tall.

Habit and Detached Flower Head of Liatris Spicata

The common names of liatris are blazing star and button snake root. The spicata variety has purple flowers…

Common morel is the common name of morchella esculenta. The stem is one to three inches high and the cap is two to three inches across. It's color varies from yellow to ash gray. It is used for culinary purposes in either a fresh or dried state.

Longitudinal Section of Morchella Esculenta

Common morel is the common name of morchella esculenta. The stem is one to three inches high and the…

The common name of ornithogalum is Star of Bethlehem. The nutans variety has flowers that are white on the upper side and green on the back. The scape is eight to twelve inches long.

Ornithogalum Nutans

The common name of ornithogalum is Star of Bethlehem. The nutans variety has flowers that are white…

Star of Bethlehem is the common name of ornithogalum. The pyramidale variety has pure white flowers marked with a green stripe on the back. The flowers are arranged in clone shaped clusters. The flower clusters are six to eight inches long.

Habit and Detached Single Flower of Ornithogalum Pyramidale

Star of Bethlehem is the common name of ornithogalum. The pyramidale variety has pure white flowers…

Star of Bethlehem is the common name of ornithogalum. The thyrsoides variety has yellow flowers that bloom in June. There are five to six leaves.

Leaves and Inflorescence of Ornithogalum Thyrsoides

Star of Bethlehem is the common name of ornithogalum. The thyrsoides variety has yellow flowers that…

The common name of ornithogalum umbellatum is Star of Bethlehem. The flowers are satiny white on the inside and green striped with white on the outside. The flowers bloom in May.

Ornithogalum Umbellatum

The common name of ornithogalum umbellatum is Star of Bethlehem. The flowers are satiny white on the…

Illustrated is an echinocereus flower showing the radiate stigma. The emerald green star of the flower contrasts with the golden yellow or orange stamens, rising from a rosette of rose-purple petals.

Echinocereus Flower

Illustrated is an echinocereus flower showing the radiate stigma. The emerald green star of the flower…

Calochortus albus grows one to two feet tall. The flowers are round and closed. The flowers are delicately fringed with hairs.

Calochortus Albus

Calochortus albus grows one to two feet tall. The flowers are round and closed. The flowers are delicately…

Calochortus obispoensis is a tall, slender, and branching plant. The flower petals are yellow, verging to red at the tip. The sepals are orange brown.

Calochortus Obispoensis

Calochortus obispoensis is a tall, slender, and branching plant. The flower petals are yellow, verging…

Star apple and caimito are the common names of chrysophyllum cainito. The fruit is the size of an apple with a star shaped core. The fruit is eaten raw.

Star Apple

Star apple and caimito are the common names of chrysophyllum cainito. The fruit is the size of an apple…

Cineraria stellata is a popular form. It is a florists' variety. It has star-like single flowers.

Cineraria Stellata

Cineraria stellata is a popular form. It is a florists' variety. It has star-like single flowers.

Shooting star is the common name of dodecatheon meadia The plant grows two feet tall and blooms in May and June. The flowers are rose colored and whitish at the base.

Shooting Star

Shooting star is the common name of dodecatheon meadia The plant grows two feet tall and blooms in May…

Litchi or leechee is a fruit tree native to China. The fruit tastes best when fresh.

Litchi

Litchi or leechee is a fruit tree native to China. The fruit tastes best when fresh.

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are all found in fresh water. The members of these genera are distinguished from their nearest allies, the teleosteans, or bony fish, by the presence of a spiral valve in the intestine, the fact that the tail is frequently heterocercal or unequally lobed, the skeleton often, at least in part, cartilaginous, and the skin furnished with bony scales or scutes (ganoid scales). This particular type (Acipenser) is a Sturgeon.

Acipenser Sturio

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are…

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are all found in fresh water. The members of these genera are distinguished from their nearest allies, the teleosteans, or bony fish, by the presence of a spiral valve in the intestine, the fact that the tail is frequently heterocercal or unequally lobed, the skeleton often, at least in part, cartilaginous, and the skin furnished with bony scales or scutes (ganoid scales). This particular species is a Bow-fin.

Amia Occidentalis

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are…

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a gar-pike.

Lepidosteus Occeus

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a gar-pike.

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a Spoonbill.

Polyodon Osseus

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a Spoonbill.

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a Reed fish.

Polypterus Bichir

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a Reed fish.

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a Reed fish.

Calamoichthys Calabaricus

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a Reed fish.

A type of Ganoid fish.This particular species is a Shovel-beak.

Scaphirhynchus Platyrhynchus

A type of Ganoid fish.This particular species is a Shovel-beak.

The Great Crested Grebe (Lophæthyia cristata) is a fresh-water, migratory, diving bird of the family Podicipidæ. It has a duck-like body, brownish and white plumage, long neck, short wings, no tail, and large, flattened toes furnished with lobate membranes serving the purpose of webs. Most of its life is spent in fresh water  lakes and ponds, but in winter and during migration, it often resorts to the sea. It is an excellent diver. The nest is made of rushes and other aquatic plants and usually floats on the water, being loosely anchored to weeds and grass. It is found in nearly all parts of Europe and Asia.

Great Crested Grebe

The Great Crested Grebe (Lophæthyia cristata) is a fresh-water, migratory, diving bird of the family…

The medicinal leech is a leech used in bloodletting. It lives in fresh water, and is common in Germany, Bohemia, and Russia. Its diet consists of the blood of vertebrates, to which the leech attaches itself by its suckers. Of these, one is posterior and imperforate, the other anterior, with the mouth in the center. Within the mouth lie three triangular tooth-plates, by means of which a small triradiate incision is made in the skin of the animal attacked. This done, the leech proceeds to fill its crop, which extends almost from end to end of the body, and has eleven lateral pockets. When these have become distended with blood, the leech drops from its temporary host, and the slow process of digestion begins. Leeches usually move by attaching alternately the anterior and posterior suckers, somewhat after the fashion of a 'looping caterpillar', but they can also swim by movements of the whole body. The eggs are laid in cocoons in damp earth.

Medicinal Leech

The medicinal leech is a leech used in bloodletting. It lives in fresh water, and is common in Germany,…

The Cross of the Legion of Honor is a decoration composed of a star of five double rays, with a wreath of oak and laurel. On the obverse appears the female head personifying France, and the words, 'République Française'; on the reverse, two tricolors, and the motto, 'Honneur et Patrie'. The Legion of Honor is a French order of merit, created in 1802 by Napoleon, when first consul, with the view of specially marking exploits and services in the military and civil departments. Napoleon himself was first grandmaster.

Cross of the Legion of Honor

The Cross of the Legion of Honor is a decoration composed of a star of five double rays, with a wreath…

"And lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." Matthew 2:9-10 ASV
<p>The illustration depicts three magi or wise men following a star in search of the Christ child.

Journey of the Magi

"And lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the…

"And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger." Luke 2:15-16 ASV
<p>Illustration of the shepherds' arrival soon after Jesus' birth. One kneels, one bows, and one stands in the background with a sheep over his shoulders. Angels are depicted overhead, along with the Star of Bethlehem.

The Adoration of the Shepherds at the Birth of Jesus

"And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another,…

"And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh." Matthew 2:11 ASV
<p>Illustration of three kings offering Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. One kneels, his crown on the ground next to him. Another kneels with a gift in his hand. A third stands with a jar in his hands. Jesus sits on Mary's lap and Joseph stands behind them. The Star of Bethlehem is depicted with its rays beaming down on Jesus. A man and camel stand in the left background.

Adoration of the Magi - The Wise Men Present Gifts to Jesus

"And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped…

"How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations!" Isaiah 14:12 ASV
<p>Illustration of Lucifer, Satan, falling from heaven, clinging to a rock. Michael, the archangel, hovers over him with a spear pointed downward, wings unfurled. He carries a shield with the cross on it. Four other angels, with swords or spears, hover behind Michael, fighting the fallen angels. Two angels fall into the abyss with Lucifer.

Lucifer's Fall from Heaven - Michael and Other Angels Fight Against the Vanquished Angels

"How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground,…

"And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, which parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven." 2 Kings 2:11 ASV
<p>Illustration of the prophet Elijah riding in a chariot drawn by three horses, being taken up to heaven. The chariot's wheels are flaming. A line of clouds supports the chariot and horses. The chariot has a star on the front. Elisha can be seen kneeling and watching from the ground. Mountains and a small town are pictured below.

Elijah Taken up to Heaven in a Chariot of Fire and a Whirlwind

"And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire,…

"...and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way." Luke 2:9-12 KJV

<p>Illustration of three kings, or maji, worshiping Jesus and bringing him gifts. Jesus is sitting on Mary's lap. Two kings wearing crowns stand in front of Mary while a third, without a crown, kneels. Two sheep are asleep in the corner. Joseph and a donkey stand behind a low fence. Servants and a camel stand off to the side.The star in the east shines on to the scene.

Kings from the East Worship the Baby Jesus

"...and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where…

"The constellation which is prominent in early summer in the skies of the southern United States (where the whole of the magnificent tail clears the horizon), contains the first magnitude red star Antares and several of the second magnitude. With the Chaldeans and Greeks is extended over one sixth of the planetary circle, the scorpion being represented with exaggerated claw embracing a circular space where Libra is now placed." &mdash;Whitney, 1889

The Scorpio Constellation, with Libra

"The constellation which is prominent in early summer in the skies of the southern United States (where…

This divider features stars in a horizontal line across the front, as well as folded, fluttery corners that appear almost like seashells. The divider can also be used as a banner with writing in between the stars.

Divider with Star Pattern

This divider features stars in a horizontal line across the front, as well as folded, fluttery corners…

Illustration of a crown with four stars on it and rays of light emanating from it.

Starry Crown

Illustration of a crown with four stars on it and rays of light emanating from it.