"Hippocratea Arnottiana. 1. a flower; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Hippocratea

"Hippocratea Arnottiana. 1. a flower; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

The honeysuckle is a flowering plant of the heath family.

Honeysuckle

The honeysuckle is a flowering plant of the heath family.

Also known as Quisqualis indica. A vine with red flower clusters that can grow between 2.5 meters and 8 meters. It is commonly found in Asia.

Chinese Honeysuckle

Also known as Quisqualis indica. A vine with red flower clusters that can grow between 2.5 meters and…

Of the Honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), the fly-honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis).

Fly-Honeysuckle

Of the Honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae), the fly-honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis).

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the horehound (Marrubium vulgare).

Horehound

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the horehound (Marrubium vulgare).

Half of a horse-chestnut, similarly cut; the caulicle is curved down on the side of one of the thick cotyledons.

Horse Chestnut

Half of a horse-chestnut, similarly cut; the caulicle is curved down on the side of one of the thick…

Horse-chestnut in germination; footstalks are formed to the cotyledons, pushing out in their lengthening the growing parts.

Horse Chestnut in Germination

Horse-chestnut in germination; footstalks are formed to the cotyledons, pushing out in their lengthening…

"Moringa pterygosperma; 2. its fruit; 3, the section of a flower of M. aptera; 4. its anther; 5. a section of its seed." -Lindley, 1853

Horseradish Tree

"Moringa pterygosperma; 2. its fruit; 3, the section of a flower of M. aptera; 4. its anther; 5. a section…

Of the Composite family (Compositae), horseweed (Erigeron Canadensis).

Horseweed

Of the Composite family (Compositae), horseweed (Erigeron Canadensis).

Of the Madder family (Rubiaceae), the large houstonia (Houstonia purpurea).

Large Houstonia

Of the Madder family (Rubiaceae), the large houstonia (Houstonia purpurea).

Hulda, the Norse goddess of spring sits on the throne in her cave. A shepherd finds this cave and as a reward, Hulda gives him anything in the cave. He chooses the blue flowers she holds in her hand.

Hulda and the Shepherd

Hulda, the Norse goddess of spring sits on the throne in her cave. A shepherd finds this cave and as…

A species of hummingbird, the Red-Tailed Comet (Sappho sparganura) is native to South America.

Red-Tailed Comet

A species of hummingbird, the Red-Tailed Comet (Sappho sparganura) is native to South America.

Purple flowering plant belonging to the lily family.

Hyacinth

Purple flowering plant belonging to the lily family.

In the Hydrangea all the blossoms are neutral, and no fruit is formed (Gray, 1858).

Hydrangea

In the Hydrangea all the blossoms are neutral, and no fruit is formed (Gray, 1858).

"1. Hydrangeaa virens and its flower. 2. seed-vessel of H. hortensis; 3. its seed; 4. a section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Hydrangea

"1. Hydrangeaa virens and its flower. 2. seed-vessel of H. hortensis; 3. its seed; 4. a section of it."…

"Hypericum floribundum; 1. an entire flower; 2. a bundle of stamens; 3. a pistil with 3 carpels; 4. a seed laid horizontally and cut through, to show the embryo and netted testa; 5. a piece of a leaf with transparent dots." -Lindley, 1853

Hypericum

"Hypericum floribundum; 1. an entire flower; 2. a bundle of stamens; 3. a pistil with 3 carpels; 4.…

An ornamental capital I decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative I

An ornamental capital I decorated with flowers and lines.

"Diagrams of inflorescence. A, panicle; B, raceme; C, spike; D, head; E, umbel." -Bergen, 1896

Inflorescence

"Diagrams of inflorescence. A, panicle; B, raceme; C, spike; D, head; E, umbel." -Bergen, 1896

Ione bicolor, a species in the Orchid family.

Ione

Ione bicolor, a species in the Orchid family.

A germinating seedling of the Iris, its plumule developed into the first four leaves (alternate), the first one rudimentary; the cotyledon remains in the seed.

Iris Germinating

A germinating seedling of the Iris, its plumule developed into the first four leaves (alternate), the…

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the New York ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis).

New York Ironweed

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the New York ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis).

An ornamental capital J decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative J

An ornamental capital J decorated with flowers and lines.

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.

A tree which produces dark red flowers and fragrant green leaves. The leaves are oval and serrated. They are native to Japan.

Pyrus Japonica

A tree which produces dark red flowers and fragrant green leaves. The leaves are oval and serrated.…

A flower in the buckwheat family. A drooping flower with a white tube and green deltoid teeth.

Polygonum Japonicum

A flower in the buckwheat family. A drooping flower with a white tube and green deltoid teeth.

An oval basket used to hold decorative plants and flowers

Oval Jardiniere

An oval basket used to hold decorative plants and flowers

A square basket used to hold decorative plants and flowers.

Square Jardiniere

A square basket used to hold decorative plants and flowers.

"Jasminum ligustrifolium. 1. a corolla cut open; 2. vertical section of the ovary; 3. section of a seed of Nytanthes." -Lindley, 1853

Jasmine

"Jasminum ligustrifolium. 1. a corolla cut open; 2. vertical section of the ovary; 3. section of a seed…

The Yellow Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is a vine in the Gelsemiaceae family.

Yellow Jasmine

The Yellow Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is a vine in the Gelsemiaceae family.

A small cruciferous plant, growing in arid Arabia and Palestine. When full grown and ripe its leaves drop and it becomes rolled up like a ball in the dry season, but opens its branches and seed vessels when it comes in contact with moisture.

Illustration of Roots and Jericho Rose

A small cruciferous plant, growing in arid Arabia and Palestine. When full grown and ripe its leaves…

This jug is designed with ribbon and flowers running around the center.

Jug

This jug is designed with ribbon and flowers running around the center.

An ornamental capital K decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative K

An ornamental capital K decorated with flowers and lines.

The Southern Katydid, Microcentrum laurifolium- 1, the female adult; 1a, eggs laid on leaves and twigs of orange; 1b, the young katydids; 2b, parasites on the eggs.

Katydid

The Southern Katydid, Microcentrum laurifolium- 1, the female adult; 1a, eggs laid on leaves and twigs…

Catha edulis or Khat is a flowering plant of the Celastraceae family.

Khat

Catha edulis or Khat is a flowering plant of the Celastraceae family.

"Kielmeyera rosea. 1. the pistil; 2. a transverse section of it; 3. a ripe fruit; 4. embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Kielmeyera

"Kielmeyera rosea. 1. the pistil; 2. a transverse section of it; 3. a ripe fruit; 4. embryo." -Lindley,…

Also known as Polygonum sachalinense. It is native to northeastern Asia and northern Japan. The flowers are a greenish-yellow color, with long-pointed ovate leaves.

Giant Knotweed

Also known as Polygonum sachalinense. It is native to northeastern Asia and northern Japan. The flowers…

Also known as Polygonum cuspidatum. It has hollow stems and has a similar appearance to bamboo. The flowers are small and white, and the leaves are in the shape of an oval.

Japanese Knotweed

Also known as Polygonum cuspidatum. It has hollow stems and has a similar appearance to bamboo. The…

An ornamental capital L decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative L

An ornamental capital L decorated with flowers and lines.

A greenish-red plant with laciniate-cut leaves. In the spring, edible crimson berries are produced and remain throughout the winter.

Rhus Glabra Laciniata

A greenish-red plant with laciniate-cut leaves. In the spring, edible crimson berries are produced and…

This cream ladle has a design that consists of stems, leaves, and flowers.

Cream Ladle

This cream ladle has a design that consists of stems, leaves, and flowers.

This late 19th century lady's dress is designed with puffed sleeves and a hat that consists of lace, tied ribbon and flowers.

Late 19th Century Lady's Dress

This late 19th century lady's dress is designed with puffed sleeves and a hat that consists of lace,…

Lantana camara is a small shrub that grows from one to four feet tall. It is hairy, sometimes with short hooked prickles. The flowers grow in a dense, nearly flat topped head. The flowers usually bloom yellow or pink but shift into deep orange and scarlet coloration.

Lantana Camara

Lantana camara is a small shrub that grows from one to four feet tall. It is hairy, sometimes with short…

Caulicle with plumule developed into internodes and pair of leaves.

Large Common Bean Seedling

Caulicle with plumule developed into internodes and pair of leaves.

This shows the fruiting ament of Large-toothed Aspen, Populus grandidentata, (Keeler, 1915).

Large-Toothed Aspen Flowers

This shows the fruiting ament of Large-toothed Aspen, Populus grandidentata, (Keeler, 1915).

The larkspur (Consolida) is a flowering plant of the buttercup family.

Larkspur

The larkspur (Consolida) is a flowering plant of the buttercup family.

The Delphinium tricorne or Dwarf Larkspur: "1. petals and stamens; 2. carpels; 3. a branch of ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Dwarf Larkspur

The Delphinium tricorne or Dwarf Larkspur: "1. petals and stamens; 2. carpels; 3. a branch of ripe fruit."…

"Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia). a, stamens in their original position, with the anthers in the pouches; b, stamens inflexed (detail at e); c, side view; d, essential organs; f and g, stamens." -Gager, 1916

Mountain Laurel

"Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia). a, stamens in their original position, with the anthers in the…

A decorative divider with leaves and birds.

Leaf Divider

A decorative divider with leaves and birds.

Leaves and flowers

Leaves and flowers

Leaves and flowers

A decorative divider with leaves, flowers, and birds.

Leaves Divider

A decorative divider with leaves, flowers, and birds.

Leschenaultia biloba or the blue lechenaultia is a flowering plant of the Goodeniaceae family.

Blue Lechenaultia

Leschenaultia biloba or the blue lechenaultia is a flowering plant of the Goodeniaceae family.

"Lecythis ovata. 1. a flower divided perpendicularly; 2. a stamen." -Lindley, 1853

Lecythis

"Lecythis ovata. 1. a flower divided perpendicularly; 2. a stamen." -Lindley, 1853

The flower of Eperua grandiflora, a legume in the Fabaceae family.

Legume

The flower of Eperua grandiflora, a legume in the Fabaceae family.

"Leptolaena multiflora. 1. a perpendicular section of its flower; 2. a diagram of its structure; 3. a section of its seed." -Lindley, 1853

Leptolaena

"Leptolaena multiflora. 1. a perpendicular section of its flower; 2. a diagram of its structure; 3.…

A plant which grows peculiar white fruits.

Pyrus Leucocarpa

A plant which grows peculiar white fruits.

Flowers of Leucolaena rotundifolia, from the Apiaceae family.

Leucolaena

Flowers of Leucolaena rotundifolia, from the Apiaceae family.

Lilies are herbaceous flowering plants normally grown from bulbs. They are large showy flowering garden plants.

Lilies

Lilies are herbaceous flowering plants normally grown from bulbs. They are large showy flowering garden…

border of lilies of the field.

Lily

border of lilies of the field.

Lily of the valley look like little bells hanging from the stem.

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the valley look like little bells hanging from the stem.

Convallaria majalis or lily of the valley.

Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis or lily of the valley.