"It is a very large tree, the trunk being sometimes three feet in diameter, although it is of little is as a timber tree, the wood being spongy." -Lupton

The Gutta-percha tree

"It is a very large tree, the trunk being sometimes three feet in diameter, although it is of little…

The orders pictured are tremandraceae, polygalaceae, and euphorbiaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) platytheca, (2) polygala, (3) euphorbia, and (4) croton.

Orders of Tremandraceae, Polygalaceae, and Euphorbiaceae

The orders pictured are tremandraceae, polygalaceae, and euphorbiaceae. The flowers of these orders…

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.

"Stylidium calcaratum. 1. anthers and stigma, forming the point of the column; 2. capsule split open; 3. seed." -Lindley, 1853

Book Triggerplant

"Stylidium calcaratum. 1. anthers and stigma, forming the point of the column; 2. capsule split open;…

Trillium is a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to temperate regions of North America and Asia.

Trillium

Trillium is a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to temperate…

"Tuberose (Polianthus) is a genus of plants of the natural order Liliaceæ. The plant is in high esteem for the beauty and fragrance of its flowers, the odor of which is most powerful after sunset. The fading flowers emit, in certain states of the atmosphere, an electric light and sparks. The native country of the tuberose is Mexico. They are very extensively grown by American and British florists, who, by planting the roots successionally, manage to keep up a supply of flowers at all seasons. There are several varieties."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Double Tuberose

"Tuberose (Polianthus) is a genus of plants of the natural order Liliaceæ. The plant is in high…

The Tuberous Grass Pink (Calopogon tuberosus) is an orchid native to the eastern United States from as far southwest as Texas and Oklahoma and southeast to the Florida Everglades to as far northeast as Maine and as far northwest as Minnesota. It is listed as an endangered species by the states of Illinois, Kentucky, and Maryland, and as exploitably vulnerable by New York. In Canada it is found in the provinces of Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. It also is found in Cuba and the Bahamas.

Tuberous Grass Pink

The Tuberous Grass Pink (Calopogon tuberosus) is an orchid native to the eastern United States from…

The Tuberous Grass Pink (Calopogon tuberosus) is an orchid native to the eastern United States from as far southwest as Texas and Oklahoma and southeast to the Florida Everglades to as far northeast as Maine and as far northwest as Minnesota. It is listed as an endangered species by the states of Illinois, Kentucky, and Maryland, and as exploitably vulnerable by New York. In Canada it is found in the provinces of Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. It also is found in Cuba and the Bahamas.

Tuberous Grass Pink

The Tuberous Grass Pink (Calopogon tuberosus) is an orchid native to the eastern United States from…

A bulbous plant with showy flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Tulip

A bulbous plant with showy flowers and lanceolate leaves.

A type of tulip, which is by far the finest in color.

Parrot Tulip

A type of tulip, which is by far the finest in color.

Of Tulip-tree, with adnate (and extrorse) anther.

Tulip-tree

Of Tulip-tree, with adnate (and extrorse) anther.

The flower of the Tulip-tree, Liriodendron tulipifera (Keeler, 1915).

Tulip-Tree Flower

The flower of the Tulip-tree, Liriodendron tulipifera (Keeler, 1915).

The fruit of the Tulip-tree, Liriodendron tulipifera (Keeler, 1915).

Tulip-tree Fruit

The fruit of the Tulip-tree, Liriodendron tulipifera (Keeler, 1915).

The twig-rush, a characteristic plant of the bogs of the northeastern United States.

The Twig Rush

The twig-rush, a characteristic plant of the bogs of the northeastern United States.

"Umbel is formed when the secondary axes originate from the same point on the stem, and rise to nearly the same height. The whole is called a universal umbel. If the secondary axes develop tertiary ones in the same manner, each is called a partial umbel."—Darby, 1855

Umbels

"Umbel is formed when the secondary axes originate from the same point on the stem, and rise to nearly…

Shown are the Urticaceae, Loranthaceae, and Olacaceae orders. Urtica, banksia, protea, phoradendron, and liriosma are flowers of these orders that are illustrated here.

Urticaceae, Loranthaceae, and Olacaceae Orders

Shown are the Urticaceae, Loranthaceae, and Olacaceae orders. Urtica, banksia, protea, phoradendron,…

"Valeriana celtica. 1. entire flower magnified; 2. the ovary and young calyx; 3. the fruit, with the pappose full-grown calyx; 4. a vertical section of fruit and seed." -Lindley, 1853

Valerian

"Valeriana celtica. 1. entire flower magnified; 2. the ovary and young calyx; 3. the fruit, with the…

Valerian is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers. The flowers are in bloom in the northern hemisphere from June to September. Valerian was used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.

Valerian Flower

Valerian is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.…

An illustration of a longitudinal sectional view of the valerian flower. Valerian is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers. The flowers are in bloom in the northern hemisphere from June to September. Valerian was used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.

Valerian Flower (Longitudinal Section)

An illustration of a longitudinal sectional view of the valerian flower. Valerian is a hardy perennial…

Valerian is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers. The flowers are in bloom in the northern hemisphere from June to September. Valerian was used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.

Valerian Inflorescence

Valerian is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.…

An illustration of the valerian seed with attached pappus. In a composite flower, Pappus is the part of individual disk and ray flowers that surrounds the base, in the same manner as the calyx does in a non-compound flower. The pappus may be like bristles or tiny hairs, teeth, or scales, and is usually too small to see without magnification. Valerian is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers. The flowers are in bloom in the northern hemisphere from June to September. Valerian was used as a perfume in the sixteenth century.

Valerian Seed with Pappus

An illustration of the valerian seed with attached pappus. In a composite flower, Pappus is the part…

"Centranthus ruber. 1. a corolla; 2. section of ovary; 3. ripe fruit, with its pappus; 4. cross section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Red Valerian

"Centranthus ruber. 1. a corolla; 2. section of ovary; 3. ripe fruit, with its pappus; 4. cross section…

"Abronia mellifera; 2. a flower separate; 3. its stamens and pistil; 4. the pistil separate; 5. the fruit; 6. seed magnified; 7. a cross section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Whtie Sand Verbena

"Abronia mellifera; 2. a flower separate; 3. its stamens and pistil; 4. the pistil separate; 5. the…

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.…

Species of orchid from the tropics.

Spathoglottis Vieillardii

Species of orchid from the tropics.

"1. flower of Cynanchum fruticulosum; 2. its pollen masses; 3. column of Glossonema Boryanum." -Lindley, 1853

Dog Strangling Vine

"1. flower of Cynanchum fruticulosum; 2. its pollen masses; 3. column of Glossonema Boryanum." -Lindley,…

A pictures the process of anther running into spur of viola tricolor. NC pictures the nectar cells, somewhat exaggerated. B shows the anther and process as removed from the flower while (a) show anther cells.

Anther Cells and Process of Viola Tricolor

A pictures the process of anther running into spur of viola tricolor. NC pictures the nectar cells,…

"Corynostylis Hybanthus. 1. a set of stamens, each having the connective lengthened beyond the anther, in the form of a scale; 2. a spurred petal; 3. a transverse section of an ovary, showing the three parietal placentae; 4. a ripe fruit; 5. an embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Violet

"Corynostylis Hybanthus. 1. a set of stamens, each having the connective lengthened beyond the anther,…

Typical form of Corolla. 15, Spurred (violet, lower petal).

Violet Petal

Typical form of Corolla. 15, Spurred (violet, lower petal).

Diagram of Violet-flower; showing the relation of parts to bract and axis.

Violet-Flower

Diagram of Violet-flower; showing the relation of parts to bract and axis.

Three violets.

Three Violets

Three violets.

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.

A greenish-yellow plant with small sweetly fragrant flowers. They are widely spread throughout the eastern half of South Africa.

Pittosporum Viridiflorum

A greenish-yellow plant with small sweetly fragrant flowers. They are widely spread throughout the eastern…

"Viviania crenata; 1. a flower; 2. a section of the ovary; 3. stamens and ovary." -Lindley, 1853

Viviania

"Viviania crenata; 1. a flower; 2. a section of the ovary; 3. stamens and ovary." -Lindley, 1853

A shrub that is native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. It reaches up to 13 feet in height, and is covered in small oval leaves and yellow flowers. The fruit produced on this shrub is sour, but edible, and rich in Vitamin C.

Berberis Vulgaris

A shrub that is native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. It reaches up to 13 feet in height,…

A decorative capital letter W with a floral pattern surrounding it.

Capital Letter W

A decorative capital letter W with a floral pattern surrounding it.

"One to three feet high; flowers erect, orange yellow, spotted black, well open and very beautiful. Each bulb throws up from three to four flowering stems. Native of Japan and blooms in August."—Heinrich, 1887

Wallacei

"One to three feet high; flowers erect, orange yellow, spotted black, well open and very beautiful.…

"Cheiranthus cheiri; 2. its stigma; 3. the same with one valve off; 4. a cross section of a seed; 5. a diagram to illustrate the position of the parts of the flower." -Lindley, 1853

Aegean Wallflower

"Cheiranthus cheiri; 2. its stigma; 3. the same with one valve off; 4. a cross section of a seed; 5.…

"The Water Lily is an exogenous aquatic plant including eight genera, and all possessing submerged root stocks. They are found in all temperate climates, and attain great size in the tropics. The white water lily is the familiar flower of ponds and placid streams throughout North America, its large and chaste flowers claiming precedence for beauty among the indigenous flora."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

White Water Lily

"The Water Lily is an exogenous aquatic plant including eight genera, and all possessing submerged root…

"Stratiotes aloides. 1. a flower and spathe; 2. a flower split open; 3. a fruit in its spathe; 4. a section of the fruit; 5. an embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Water Pineapple

"Stratiotes aloides. 1. a flower and spathe; 2. a flower split open; 3. a fruit in its spathe; 4. a…

Flower and bud of White Water-Lily, (Gray, 1858).

Water-lily

Flower and bud of White Water-Lily, (Gray, 1858).

"Hydrophyllum canadense. 1. a flower; 2. a pistil; 3. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 4. a cross section; 5. Section of seed of H. virginianum." -Lindley, 1853

Bluntleaf Waterleaf

"Hydrophyllum canadense. 1. a flower; 2. a pistil; 3. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 4. a cross…

Also known as Antirrhinum orontium. It is a weed with pink flowers and hairy green fruit.

Weasel's Snout

Also known as Antirrhinum orontium. It is a weed with pink flowers and hairy green fruit.

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

Streptocarpus Wendlandii

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

An illustration of the flower of the wheat plant.

Wheat Flower

An illustration of the flower of the wheat plant.

This is the staminate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Ash Flower

This is the staminate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the pistillate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Ash Flower

This is the pistillate flower of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

This is the fruit, or samara, of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

White Ash Fruit

This is the fruit, or samara, of White Ash, Fraxinus americana, (Keeler, 1915).

Series of sepals, petals, and stamens of White Water-Lily, showing the transitions.

White Water-Lily

Series of sepals, petals, and stamens of White Water-Lily, showing the transitions.

"Apodytes dimidiata. 1. a flower; 2. a corolla spread open; 3. a pistil; 4. section of an ovary; 5. section of ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

White-Pear

"Apodytes dimidiata. 1. a flower; 2. a corolla spread open; 3. a pistil; 4. section of an ovary; 5.…

A caricature showing a widow crying over a flower.

Widow-Bird

A caricature showing a widow crying over a flower.

"Ament-A kind of inflorescence consisting of unisexual apetalous flowers growing in the axils of scales or bracts ranged along a talk or axis."-Whitney, 1902

Willow

"Ament-A kind of inflorescence consisting of unisexual apetalous flowers growing in the axils of scales…

This shows the staminate flower of the Willow, (Keeler, 1915).

Willow Flower

This shows the staminate flower of the Willow, (Keeler, 1915).

This shows the pistillate flower of the Willow, (Keeler, 1915).

Willow Flower

This shows the pistillate flower of the Willow, (Keeler, 1915).

A circular window, divided into compartments by mullions and tracery radiating from a centre, also called Catharine-wheel, and marigold-window.

Rose Brickwork Window

A circular window, divided into compartments by mullions and tracery radiating from a centre, also called…

Flower of Wolfsbane, or Monkshood, (Gray, 1858).

Wolfsbane

Flower of Wolfsbane, or Monkshood, (Gray, 1858).

An illustration of a woman smelling an extremely large flower.

Woman & Flower

An illustration of a woman smelling an extremely large flower.

A woman with flowers and her dog.

Woman and Dog

A woman with flowers and her dog.

An illustration of a young woman bending down to pick a flower.

Woman Picking Flowers

An illustration of a young woman bending down to pick a flower.

Xanthorrhaea hastilis is a flowering plant native to Australia also referred to as Xanthorrhoea resinifera and the common name Blackboy.

Xanthorrhaea Hastilis

Xanthorrhaea hastilis is a flowering plant native to Australia also referred to as Xanthorrhoea resinifera…