An ornamental capital A decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative A

An ornamental capital A decorated with flowers and lines.

The letter A surrounded by two young girls and wild flowers.

The letter A

The letter A surrounded by two young girls and wild flowers.

Embryo of Abronia umbellata; one of the cotyledons very small.

Abronia

Embryo of Abronia umbellata; one of the cotyledons very small.

"Abutilon macropodum. 1. an unexpanded flower; 2. the stamens and styles; 3. a ripe fruit, consisting of many carpels, whose upper extremities are free and radiant." -Lindley, 1853

Abutilon

"Abutilon macropodum. 1. an unexpanded flower; 2. the stamens and styles; 3. a ripe fruit, consisting…

The abutilon insigne is a large flower that has a purplish crimson color with dark leaves. The stem is a deep green with short brown hairs. The petals are short and the flowers hang down loosely.

Abutilon Insigne Flower

The abutilon insigne is a large flower that has a purplish crimson color with dark leaves. The stem…

Acantholimon venustum is an evergreen plant that grows in mountain regions. The pink colored flowers are arranged on spikes with twelve to twenty flowers on each spike. The leaves have sharp points.

Acantholimon Venustum Flowers

Acantholimon venustum is an evergreen plant that grows in mountain regions. The pink colored flowers…

"Nelsonia campestris. 1. flowers; 2. pistil; 3. capsule; 4. cross section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Acanthus

"Nelsonia campestris. 1. flowers; 2. pistil; 3. capsule; 4. cross section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

The acanthus spinosus variety of Bear's Breech has purple flowers growing along spikes. The leaves are spiny.

Acanthus Spinosus Variety of Bear's Breech

The acanthus spinosus variety of Bear's Breech has purple flowers growing along spikes. The leaves are…

Acera Anthropophora, more commonly known as the Green Man Orchis, is a genus of terrestrial orchid. The flower is a greenish color with the lip and petals of the flower margined with red.

The Green Man Orchis

Acera Anthropophora, more commonly known as the Green Man Orchis, is a genus of terrestrial orchid.…

Achillea clavennae flowers have white heads and grow in a convex cluster. The outermost flowers on the plant are the first to open. These flowers grow well in the spring and summer.

Achillea Clavennae Flowers

Achillea clavennae flowers have white heads and grow in a convex cluster. The outermost flowers on the…

Achillea eupatorium flowers are brilliant yellow and grow in convex formations. These flowers are at their peak of beauty for two months. They grow well June through September.

Achillea Eupatorium Flowers

Achillea eupatorium flowers are brilliant yellow and grow in convex formations. These flowers are at…

The achillea tomentosa is a bright yellow flower. The flowers grow in compound convex formations. The leaves are split along the stem.

Achillea Tomentosa Flowers

The achillea tomentosa is a bright yellow flower. The flowers grow in compound convex formations. The…

Achimenes flowers come in various colors including white, red, and purple. The leaves are funnel shaped with serrated edges.

Bouquet of Various Achimenes

Achimenes flowers come in various colors including white, red, and purple. The leaves are funnel shaped…

The achimenes longiflora is a violet colored flower. Each stalk has one flower. This variety can be found in Guatemala.

Achimenes Longiflora Flower

The achimenes longiflora is a violet colored flower. Each stalk has one flower. This variety can be…

"Bixa orellana. 1. a pistil and two stamens; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. a ripe fruit. 4. a cross section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Achiote

"Bixa orellana. 1. a pistil and two stamens; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. a ripe fruit. 4. a…

"Acicarpha spathulata. 1. section of an entire flower; 2. perpendicular section of ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Acicarpha

"Acicarpha spathulata. 1. section of an entire flower; 2. perpendicular section of ripe fruit." -Lindley,…

A plant which produces numerous flowers with oblong white petals. The leaves and stems are slightly hairy. They are commonly found in central and southern Europe.

Ranunculus Aconitifolius

A plant which produces numerous flowers with oblong white petals. The leaves and stems are slightly…

Monk's hood, or aconitum napellus, is a blue flower. Monk's hood is a poisonus plant to both humans and cattle. This flower is often mistaken for horseradish.

Monk's Hood

Monk's hood, or aconitum napellus, is a blue flower. Monk's hood is a poisonus plant to both humans…

Aconitum variegatum flowers are large and blue.  The flowers grown in clusters. Each individual flower has a helmet shape.

Aconitum Variegatum Habit and Flower

Aconitum variegatum flowers are large and blue. The flowers grown in clusters. Each individual flower…

Half of an acorn, cut lengthwise, filled by the very thick cotyledons, the base of which encloses the minute caulicle.

Acorn

Half of an acorn, cut lengthwise, filled by the very thick cotyledons, the base of which encloses the…

Here is a representation of the acorn which has germinated. The roots go down while the stalk goes up.

Germinating Acorn

Here is a representation of the acorn which has germinated. The roots go down while the stalk goes up.

Acroclinium roseum has many smooth leaves. The flowers are rose colored and stand on slender, erect stems.

Acroclinium Roseum Habit and Flower

Acroclinium roseum has many smooth leaves. The flowers are rose colored and stand on slender, erect…

"A genus of marine animals closely allied to the Hydraform Polypi, but of much greater size, and always living separately, very generally affixed by the base of rocks or shells. The olk genus Actinia has been subdivided into a number of genera, and is now the type of a gamily, Actiniadae. They consist of a fleshy sac with one orifice, around which are numerous tentacula, and when these are expanded, much resemble flowers, and have therefore been called Animal Flowers and Sea Anemones." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Actinia

"A genus of marine animals closely allied to the Hydraform Polypi, but of much greater size, and always…

"A genus of marine animals closely allied to the Hydraform Polypi, but of much greater size, and always living separately, very generally affixed by the base of rocks or shells. The olk genus Actinia has been subdivided into a number of genera, and is now the type of a gamily, Actiniadae. They consist of a fleshy sac with one orifice, around which are numerous tentacula, and when these are expanded, much resemble flowers, and have therefore been called Animal Flowers and Sea Anemones." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Actinia

"A genus of marine animals closely allied to the Hydraform Polypi, but of much greater size, and always…

The common name of adonis aestivalis is Pheasant's Eye. The flowers are deep crimson with flat, oblong petals. The stem of the flower is simple and elongated.

Flower of Adonis Aestivalis

The common name of adonis aestivalis is Pheasant's Eye. The flowers are deep crimson with flat, oblong…

The aechmea fulgens flower is deep red with a bluish tip. The stalk is red and leafless. The leaves are somewhat sword-shaped and abruptly end.

Aechmea Fulgens Flower

The aechmea fulgens flower is deep red with a bluish tip. The stalk is red and leafless. The leaves…

A type of orchid, the aerides crispum flower is white spread with a purplish rose color. The flower is almost two inches in diameter with slightly egg shaped leaves and petals.

The Flower of Aerides Crispum

A type of orchid, the aerides crispum flower is white spread with a purplish rose color. The flower…

The flowers of aerides odoratum are creamy white with pink tips. The leaves are dark green with an abrupt point.

Aerides Odoratum Flowers

The flowers of aerides odoratum are creamy white with pink tips. The leaves are dark green with an abrupt…

The flowers of aethionema cordifolium are rosy and lilac colored. The flowers are small and the leaves are crowded. The flowers cab grow between six and eight inches tall.

Habit and Flowers of Aethionema Cordifolium

The flowers of aethionema cordifolium are rosy and lilac colored. The flowers are small and the leaves…

The flowers of aethionema grandiflorum are a warm rose color and are crowded together. The bush is about one and a half feet high. IT is said the grandiflorum is the most handsome of the aethionema genus.

The Habit and Flowers of Aethionema Grandiflorum

The flowers of aethionema grandiflorum are a warm rose color and are crowded together. The bush is about…

The agapanthus flower is commonly known as the African Lily. The umbellatus variety is bright blue and found in South Africa.

Agapanthus Umbellatus Flower

The agapanthus flower is commonly known as the African Lily. The umbellatus variety is bright blue and…

The agathaea coelestis flower is blue with one head per stem. The leaves are opposite each other along the stem and are egg shaped.

Agathaea Coelestis Flower

The agathaea coelestis flower is blue with one head per stem. The leaves are opposite each other along…

Agave americana has yellowish green flowers that are between two and three inches long. The leaves can be as long as six feet and are concave shaped. The leaves have dark brown prickles.

Agave Americana Flower

Agave americana has yellowish green flowers that are between two and three inches long. The leaves can…

The flowers of agave celsiana are purplish brown and two inches long. The leafless stalk is four feet tall with a rosette formation of leaves at the bottom.

Agave Celsiana Flower

The flowers of agave celsiana are purplish brown and two inches long. The leafless stalk is four feet…

The agave yuccaefolia flower is greenish yellow and grows either solitary or in pairs. Twenty to forty leaves form a rosette at the base. This variety of agave is found in Mexico.

Agave Yuccaefolia

The agave yuccaefolia flower is greenish yellow and grows either solitary or in pairs. Twenty to forty…

Agrostemma is also known as Rose Campion. The coeli-rosa fimbriata variety have petals with a border of hairs. These petals are known as nana.

Agrostemma Coeli-Rosa Fimbriata

Agrostemma is also known as Rose Campion. The coeli-rosa fimbriata variety have petals with a border…

The agromstemma coeli-rosa purpurea flower has dark purple flowers. It is one of the prettiest varieties of rose campion.

Agrostemma Coeli-Rosa Purpurea Flowers

The agromstemma coeli-rosa purpurea flower has dark purple flowers. It is one of the prettiest varieties…

The flowers of agrostemma coronaria are white with a red middle. Each stem has one flower. The leaves are broad and have a leathery texture.

Agrostemma Coronaria Habit and Flower

The flowers of agrostemma coronaria are white with a red middle. Each stem has one flower. The leaves…

The agrostemma flos-jovis is known as the Flower of Jove. The flowers are purple or scarlet.

Agrostemma Flos-Jovis Habit and Flower

The agrostemma flos-jovis is known as the Flower of Jove. The flowers are purple or scarlet.

Marlea begonifolia or Alangium chinense is an evergreen tree native in China used for its medicinal purposes.

Alangium

Marlea begonifolia or Alangium chinense is an evergreen tree native in China used for its medicinal…

A popular fern with variagated fronds that are straw-colored. It thrives on acidic soil.

Pteris Cretica Albolineata

A popular fern with variagated fronds that are straw-colored. It thrives on acidic soil.

Alisma is also known as water plantain. The alisma natans flower is white. This plant is rare in North Wales but abundant in other parts of Europe.

Alisma Natans Flowers

Alisma is also known as water plantain. The alisma natans flower is white. This plant is rare in North…

The flowers of alisma plantago are rose colored and delicate. This is an British, aquatic plant.

Portion of the Flower Arrangement of Alisma Plantago

The flowers of alisma plantago are rose colored and delicate. This is an British, aquatic plant.

Allium moly flowers are bright yellow. The flowers spread from compact common centers.

Allium Moly Flowers

Allium moly flowers are bright yellow. The flowers spread from compact common centers.

Allium ursinum is also known as ramsons or broad-leaved garllic. The flowers are pure white. There are one or two bright green, oval leaves per stalk.

Allium Ursinum Flowers

Allium ursinum is also known as ramsons or broad-leaved garllic. The flowers are pure white. There are…

Flowering branch of the Carolina Allspice.

Carolina Allspice

Flowering branch of the Carolina Allspice.

Half of a calyx-cup, of the Carolina Allspice.

Carolina Allspice

Half of a calyx-cup, of the Carolina Allspice.

A ripe fruit of hip of the Carolina Allspice.

Carolina Allspice

A ripe fruit of hip of the Carolina Allspice.

The aloe plant is native to Africa and used for its healing properties.

Aloe

The aloe plant is native to Africa and used for its healing properties.

The flower of the aloe vera shrub is yellow and has a cylindrical shape. The grouping of flowers is dense and six to twelve inches long. The stem rising from the ground is strong and two to three feet long. The leaves are pale green with prickles along the edge.

Aloe Vera Flower

The flower of the aloe vera shrub is yellow and has a cylindrical shape. The grouping of flowers is…

The flowers of alpinia nutans are pink and smell sweet like ginger. The leaves are narrow and taper toward the base of the plant.

Alpinia Nutans and the Individual Flower

The flowers of alpinia nutans are pink and smell sweet like ginger. The leaves are narrow and taper…

The alströmeria aurantiaca flower is orange streaked with red. The flowers are arranged in groups of five to six on the stalk and have ten to fifteen blossoms.

Alströmeria Aurantiaca Habit and Flower

The alströmeria aurantiaca flower is orange streaked with red. The flowers are arranged in groups…

The alströmeria pelegrina flower is white or pale yellow with a rose stripe and yellow spot on each segment. Each small stalk has one flower and each large stalk has six or more small stalks.

Flower of Alströmeria Pelegrina

The alströmeria pelegrina flower is white or pale yellow with a rose stripe and yellow spot on…

The alströmeria versicolor flower is yellow with purple marks. The lowest segment of the flower is the broadest. There are usually three blooms on short stalks.

Alströmeria Versicolor Habit and Flower

The alströmeria versicolor flower is yellow with purple marks. The lowest segment of the flower…

The althea officinalis flower is known as the Common Marsh Mallow. The flower has a delicate blush color.

Althea Officinalis Flower and Buds

The althea officinalis flower is known as the Common Marsh Mallow. The flower has a delicate blush color.

Alyssum Saxatile, commonly known as Rock Madwort, has yellow flowers in close, convex clusters. The leaves are narrow and covered with soft hairs.

Alyssum Saxatile Flowers

Alyssum Saxatile, commonly known as Rock Madwort, has yellow flowers in close, convex clusters. The…

Amaranthus Caudatus is commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding. The flower is a dark purplish color which hang in drooping spikes. There is another variety which has a yellowish flower.

Flower Spike of Amaranthus Caudatus

Amaranthus Caudatus is commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding. The flower is a dark purplish color which…

The Amaranthus Hypochondriacus is commonly known as Prince's Feather. The flowers are deep crimson and are on densely compacted spikes. The underside of the leaves are purplish in color.

Amaranthus Hypochondriacus

The Amaranthus Hypochondriacus is commonly known as Prince's Feather. The flowers are deep crimson and…

Amaranthus tricolor is a purplish red color from the base to the middle of the leaf. The upper end of the leaf has a large spot of bright yellow.

Amaranthus Tricolor

Amaranthus tricolor is a purplish red color from the base to the middle of the leaf. The upper end of…

Amaryllis Belladona, or the Belladona Lily, does not produce the leaves and flowers together. The colors of the flower ranges from almost white to a reddish or purplish color.

Amaryllis Belladona Blub and Flower Spike

Amaryllis Belladona, or the Belladona Lily, does not produce the leaves and flowers together. The colors…