"Hippocratea Arnottiana. 1. a flower; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853
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).
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…
"Moringa pterygosperma; 2. its fruit; 3, the section of a flower of M. aptera; 4. its anther; 5. a section…
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.
"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.…
"Diagrams of inflorescence. A, panicle; B, raceme; C, spike; D, head; E, umbel." -Bergen, 1896
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).
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.
"Jasminum ligustrifolium. 1. a corolla cut open; 2. vertical section of the ovary; 3. section of a seed…
A small cruciferous plant, growing in arid Arabia and Palestine. When full grown and ripe its leaves…
The Southern Katydid, Microcentrum laurifolium- 1, the female adult; 1a, eggs laid on leaves and twigs…
"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…
Also known as Polygonum cuspidatum. It has hollow stems and has a similar appearance to bamboo. The…
A greenish-red plant with laciniate-cut leaves. In the spring, edible crimson berries are produced and…
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…
This shows the fruiting ament of Large-toothed Aspen, Populus grandidentata, (Keeler, 1915).
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…
Leschenaultia biloba or the blue lechenaultia is a flowering plant of the Goodeniaceae family.
"Leptolaena multiflora. 1. a perpendicular section of its flower; 2. a diagram of its structure; 3.…
Lilies are herbaceous flowering plants normally grown from bulbs. They are large showy flowering garden…