"And they came unto the valley of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it upon a staff between two; they brought also of the pomegranates, and of the figs. That place was called the valley of Eshcol, because of the cluster which the children of Israel cut down from thence. And they returned from spying out the land at the end of forty days." Numbers 13:23-25 ASV
<p>Illustration of the twelve spies, including Joshua and Caleb, returning from the land of Canaan. They are carrying the grape clusters and other fruits they took from the land. Three men are pictured. The man in front is waving to Moses and the people. Moses can be seen in the background and is known because he is pictured with horns. The third man is carrying a basket on his head.

Joshua and Caleb Return from Canaan with the Other Spies

"And they came unto the valley of Eshcol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes,…

Juglans ailantifolia is a variety of walnut. The fruit is violet red when young. The fruit grow in clusters.

Cluster of Fruits of Juglans Ailantifolia

Juglans ailantifolia is a variety of walnut. The fruit is violet red when young. The fruit grow in clusters.

Juglans regia longirostris are distinguished by its long beaked fruits.

Fruit of Juglans Regia Longirostris

Juglans regia longirostris are distinguished by its long beaked fruits.

"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,…

This ribbon and knot is a designed for a bunch of fruit.

Ribbon and Knot

This ribbon and knot is a designed for a bunch of fruit.

"Lacistema serrulatum. 1. amentum in flower; 2. pistil and stamen. 3. pistil and calyx; 4. fruit in its state of dehiscence." -Lindley, 1853

Lacistema

"Lacistema serrulatum. 1. amentum in flower; 2. pistil and stamen. 3. pistil and calyx; 4. fruit in…

Lagenaria vulgaris is commonly known as the bottle gourd. The flowers are large and white. The fruit is shaped like a bottle. The fruit is a pale yellow color when ripe.

Flowering Branch and Fruit of Lagenaria Vulgaris

Lagenaria vulgaris is commonly known as the bottle gourd. The flowers are large and white. The fruit…

"Lardizabala triternata. 1. petals and stamens of male flower; 2. carpels; 3. fruit of a Lardizabala; 4. a cross section of it; 5. a seed; 6. a section of it, showing the embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Lardizabala

"Lardizabala triternata. 1. petals and stamens of male flower; 2. carpels; 3. fruit of a Lardizabala;…

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).

"Follicle. Fruit of Larkspur. A dry one-celled seed-vessel consisting of a single carpel, and dehiscent only by the ventral suture, as in the milkweed and larkspur." -Whitney, 1911

Larkspur Follicle

"Follicle. Fruit of Larkspur. A dry one-celled seed-vessel consisting of a single carpel, and dehiscent…

"Melastoma polyanthum. 1. flower; 2, 2. stamens; 3. base of anther; 4. fruit; 5. section of ditto; 6. seed." -Lindley. 1853

Native Lassiandra

"Melastoma polyanthum. 1. flower; 2, 2. stamens; 3. base of anther; 4. fruit; 5. section of ditto; 6.…

The common name of laurus nobilis is common laurel or sweet bay tree. The flowers are yellow and inconspicuous. The berries are a very dark purple and become ripe in October.

Fruiting Twig, Inflorescence, and Fruits of Laurus Nobilis

The common name of laurus nobilis is common laurel or sweet bay tree. The flowers are yellow and inconspicuous.…

"Fruit of Lecythis grandiflora." -Lindley, 1853

Lecythis

"Fruit of Lecythis grandiflora." -Lindley, 1853

"The Lemon is the fruit of a small tree belonging to the same natural order as the orange. There are many varieties of the lemon."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Lemon

"The Lemon is the fruit of a small tree belonging to the same natural order as the orange. There are…

"The Lemon is the fruit of a small tree belonging to the same natural order as the orange. There are many varieties of the lemon."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Lemon Branch

"The Lemon is the fruit of a small tree belonging to the same natural order as the orange. There are…

"The Lemon is the fruit of a small tree belonging to the same natural order as the orange. There are many varieties of the lemon."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Lemon Cross-section

"The Lemon is the fruit of a small tree belonging to the same natural order as the orange. There are…

This illustration shows the twig, with leaves and flowers, of a Lemon tree (1. Pistil and part of the stamens, 2. Fruit).

Lemon Tree-twig, with Leaves and Flowers

This illustration shows the twig, with leaves and flowers, of a Lemon tree (1. Pistil and part of the…

Eight lemons.

Eight Lemons

Eight lemons.

Three lemons.

Three Lemons

Three lemons.

A plant which grows peculiar white fruits.

Pyrus Leucocarpa

A plant which grows peculiar white fruits.

Limes grow on trees in tropical regions.

Lime

Limes grow on trees in tropical regions.

Illustrated is an oval limequat. The limequat is a hybrid between the lime and the kumquat. The skin is thin and has an agreeable aroma and flavor. The pulp is very juicy.

Limequat

Illustrated is an oval limequat. The limequat is a hybrid between the lime and the kumquat. The skin…

The fruit of the Linden, Tilia americana, (Keeler, 1915).

Linden Fruit

The fruit of the Linden, Tilia americana, (Keeler, 1915).

This shows the cluster of three, slightly twisted leaves of the Loblolly Pine, Pinus taeda, (Keeler, 1915).

Loblolly Pine Needles

This shows the cluster of three, slightly twisted leaves of the Loblolly Pine, Pinus taeda, (Keeler,…

These are the seeds or racemes of the Locust blossoms, Robinia pseudoacacia,(Keeler, 1915).

Locust Blossom Seeds

These are the seeds or racemes of the Locust blossoms, Robinia pseudoacacia,(Keeler, 1915).

This shows the leaf of the Longleaf Willow, Salix fluviatilis, (Keeler, 1915).

Longleaf Willow Leaf

This shows the leaf of the Longleaf Willow, Salix fluviatilis, (Keeler, 1915).

"Loranthus chrysanthus. 1. section of a flower; 2. of a fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Loranthus

"Loranthus chrysanthus. 1. section of a flower; 2. of a fruit." -Lindley, 1853

"Maba elliptica. 1. a flower; 2. a male corolla cut open; 3. a calyx and pistil; 4. fruit; 5. its section; 6. a perpendicular section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Maba

"Maba elliptica. 1. a flower; 2. a male corolla cut open; 3. a calyx and pistil; 4. fruit; 5. its section;…

An illustration of a mahogany branch, flower (a), and fruit (b).

West Indian Mahogany Branch & Flower

An illustration of a mahogany branch, flower (a), and fruit (b).

"Swietenia mahagoni. 1. a flower; 2. a cup of stamens spread open, and the pistil; 3. fruit; 4. a seed; 5. a section of it to show the crosscut embryo." -Lindley, 1853

West Indian Mahogany

"Swietenia mahagoni. 1. a flower; 2. a cup of stamens spread open, and the pistil; 3. fruit; 4. a seed;…

"Melochia graminifolia. 1. flower; 2. stamens and pistil; 3. ripe fruit; 4. a coccus; 5. section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Malvale

"Melochia graminifolia. 1. flower; 2. stamens and pistil; 3. ripe fruit; 4. a coccus; 5. section of…

The mamey sapote (Pouteria sapota) is a species of tree that is native to southern Mexico. Today, the tree is cultivated not only in Mexico, but also in Central America, the Caribbean, and South Florida for its fruit, which is commonly eaten in many Latin American countries.

Mamey Sapote Branch & Fruit

The mamey sapote (Pouteria sapota) is a species of tree that is native to southern Mexico. Today, the…

An illustration of a manchineel tree stem and fruit. The Manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella) is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), native to Florida in the United States, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. The name "manchineel" (sometimes written "manchioneel") as well as the specific epithet mancinella is from Spanish manzanilla ("little apple"), from the superficial resemblance of its fruit and leaves those of an apple tree. A present-day Spanish name is in fact manzanilla de la muerte, "little apple of death". This refers to the fact that manzanilla is one of the most poisonous trees in the world

Manchineel Tree Stem & Fruit

An illustration of a manchineel tree stem and fruit. The Manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella) is a…

Orange trees flower from February to March. The fruits grow to maturity is nine to eleven months.

Fruiting Branch of Mandarin Orange

Orange trees flower from February to March. The fruits grow to maturity is nine to eleven months.

The fruit is kidney-shaped, four or five inches long, with smooth, pale green to reddish skin.

Mango

The fruit is kidney-shaped, four or five inches long, with smooth, pale green to reddish skin.

The common names of <i>Acer negundo</i> are ash-leaved maple and box elder. Pictured is a raceme of the young fruit of the tree.

Ash-Leaved Maple

The common names of Acer negundo are ash-leaved maple and box elder. Pictured is a raceme of the young…

The common name of margyricarpus is pearl fruit. The setosus variety has very small green flowers. The fruit are white and are about an eighth of an inch to a sixth of an inch in diameter.

Habit and Detached Portion of Fruiting Branch of Margyricarpus Setosus

The common name of margyricarpus is pearl fruit. The setosus variety has very small green flowers. The…

"Marignia obtusifolia. 1. a flower; 2. the same divided vertically; 3. a fruit; 4. a section of the same." -Lindley, 1853

Marignia

"Marignia obtusifolia. 1. a flower; 2. the same divided vertically; 3. a fruit; 4. a section of the…

Once a popular fad, these fruits can be pickled and used in lieu of cucumber pickles.

Martynia

Once a popular fad, these fruits can be pickled and used in lieu of cucumber pickles.

The capsules of martynia lutea flowers are similar to the fruit of cherries or plums. The capsule has an outer skin, a pulpy middle layer, and a hard inner shell enclosing a seed. The capsule terminates in two curved beaks or hooks.

Fruit of Martynia Lutea

The capsules of martynia lutea flowers are similar to the fruit of cherries or plums. The capsule has…

A bright red flower with golden-yellow acidic fruits. They are commonly found in Japan.

Pyrus Maulei

A bright red flower with golden-yellow acidic fruits. They are commonly found in Japan.

The Common Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is a large shrub or small tree, and the name of the fruit of this tree. Despite its Latin name, which means German or Germanic Medlar, it is indigenous to southwest Asia and possibly also southeastern Europe, and was introduced to Germany by the Romans.

Leaves and Fruit of Common Medlar

The Common Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is a large shrub or small tree, and the name of the fruit of…

Melia azedarach floribunda is a variety with more flowers than melia azedarach. The flowers are also smaller. Pictured is a flowering branch, a detached flower, and the fruit.

Melia Azedarach Floribunda

Melia azedarach floribunda is a variety with more flowers than melia azedarach. The flowers are also…

An illustration of a melon.

Melon

An illustration of a melon.

A tree that produces melons.

Melon Tree

A tree that produces melons.

A cross sectional view of the melon fruit. The center of the melon have seeds connected to the placentas and separated by particions.

Cross Sectional View of Melon

A cross sectional view of the melon fruit. The center of the melon have seeds connected to the placentas…

The common name of meum athamanticum is spignel. The flowers are white and grow in large umbels. The fruit is narrow with the primary ridges winged.

Habit and Detached Fruit of Meum Athamanticum

The common name of meum athamanticum is spignel. The flowers are white and grow in large umbels. The…

This console table with mirror is decorated with elaborate fruit, leaves and flowers. It is used for decorative purposes.

Console Table with Mirror

This console table with mirror is decorated with elaborate fruit, leaves and flowers. It is used for…

The mistletoe, a parasitic plant more well-known as a Christmas decoration.

Mistletoe

The mistletoe, a parasitic plant more well-known as a Christmas decoration.

"Notelaea ovata. 1. flower; 2. fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Mock Olive

"Notelaea ovata. 1. flower; 2. fruit." -Lindley, 1853

This is the fruit of Mockernut, Hicoria alba, (Keeler, 1915).

Mockernut Fruit

This is the fruit of Mockernut, Hicoria alba, (Keeler, 1915).

Also known as Hicoria alba. The branch of a Mockernut Hickory tree, the most abundant of the hickory species.

Branch of Mockernut Hickory

Also known as Hicoria alba. The branch of a Mockernut Hickory tree, the most abundant of the hickory…

"Showing One of the More Common Molds found on Fruits and Bread. The tiny stalks grow verticallyinto the air. The end of each thread swells into a small round knob, from the inside of which hundreds of minute bodies, called <em>spores</em>, burst. As <em>a</em> is seen a large knob filled with spores." — Blaisedell, 1904

Common Mold

"Showing One of the More Common Molds found on Fruits and Bread. The tiny stalks grow verticallyinto…

Monkey's Comb: "Fruit of Apeiba aspera." -Lindley, 1853

Monkey's Comb

Monkey's Comb: "Fruit of Apeiba aspera." -Lindley, 1853

"Monkeys appear to have been trained to assist in gathering fruit; and the Egyptians represent them in the sculptures handing down figs from the trees to the gardeners below; but, as might be expected, these animals amply repaid themselves for the labor imposed upon them, and the artist has not failed to show how much more they consulted their own wishes than those of their employers." &mdash; Goodrich, 1844

Fruit Gathering Monkeys

"Monkeys appear to have been trained to assist in gathering fruit; and the Egyptians represent them…

The flowers of monstera deliciosa are yellow and bloom in the summer. The fruit of the plant has a flavor similar to pineapple.

Monstera Deliciosa

The flowers of monstera deliciosa are yellow and bloom in the summer. The fruit of the plant has a flavor…

"Cocculus macrocarpus. 1. male flower; 2. a petal and stamen; 3. a cluster of fruit; 4. seed; 5. section of ditto showing embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Moonseed

"Cocculus macrocarpus. 1. male flower; 2. a petal and stamen; 3. a cluster of fruit; 4. seed; 5. section…

A moth that eats apples and fruits.

Codling Moth

A moth that eats apples and fruits.

The seeds of the Mountain Maple, Acer spicatum, (Keeler, 1915).

Mountain Maple Seed

The seeds of the Mountain Maple, Acer spicatum, (Keeler, 1915).

Muehlenbeckia complexa has green, inconspicuous flowers. The flowers bloom in August. The fruit hangs in small clusters on lateral shoots from the ripened stems.

Muehlenbeckia Complexa

Muehlenbeckia complexa has green, inconspicuous flowers. The flowers bloom in August. The fruit hangs…