The painted link border is a design found in a Cathedral in Brandenburg, Germany. It is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

Painted Link Border

The painted link border is a design found in a Cathedral in Brandenburg, Germany. It is a scroll design…

"Litsaea Baueri. 1. a male flower; 2. a female; 3. a stamen, with a gland at the base; 4. an anther, with the recurved valves; 5. a cluster of fruit; 6. a cotyledon seen from within, with the plumule adhering to the inner face." -Lindley, 1853

Litsea

"Litsaea Baueri. 1. a male flower; 2. a female; 3. a stamen, with a gland at the base; 4. an anther,…

One of the frondose Liverworts, Steetzia, otherwise like a Jungermannia; the spore-case not yet protruded from its sheath.

Liverworts

One of the frondose Liverworts, Steetzia, otherwise like a Jungermannia; the spore-case not yet protruded…

"Flowering branch of Lizardtail (Saururus cernuus). a, flower." -Whitney, 1911

Lizard's Tail

"Flowering branch of Lizardtail (Saururus cernuus). a, flower." -Whitney, 1911

With projection or divisions.

Lobed

With projection or divisions.

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

"Loranthus memecylifolius. 1. corolla laid open; 2. ovary, &c." -Lindley, 1853

Loranthus

"Loranthus memecylifolius. 1. corolla laid open; 2. ovary, &c." -Lindley, 1853

"Nelumbium speciosum. 1. a section of its young carpel; 2. a section of the same when ripened into a bean, and showing the structure of the seed." -Lindley, 1853

Lotus

"Nelumbium speciosum. 1. a section of its young carpel; 2. a section of the same when ripened into a…

"This is also a very well known flowering plant, of which there are many varieties - white, light and dark blue, single and double. The one most in cultivation with the finest large sweet-scented flowers is V. Marie Louise, which surpasses all other double blue Violets in the profusion of its flowers, richness of color, and delicious fragrance."—Heinrich, 1887

Violet, Marie Louise

"This is also a very well known flowering plant, of which there are many varieties - white, light and…

Series of bud-scales and foliage-leaves from a developing bud of the Low Sweet Buckeye, showing nearly complete gradation, from a scale to a compound leaf of five leaflets; and that the scales answer to reduced petioles.

Low Sweet Buckeye

Series of bud-scales and foliage-leaves from a developing bud of the Low Sweet Buckeye, showing nearly…

Inside view of one of the bracts and spore-case.

Lycopodium Carolinianum

Inside view of one of the bracts and spore-case.

"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;…

"Maerua angolensis. 1. a ripe fruit; 2. a seed; 3. a section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Maerua

"Maerua angolensis. 1. a ripe fruit; 2. a seed; 3. a section of it." -Lindley, 1853

<i>Scytalopus magellanicus</i>. "A genus of South American formicarioid passerine birds, of the family <i>Pteroptochidae</i>. <i>S. magellanicus</i> is curiously similar to wrens in general appearance and habits, though belonging to a different suborder of birds." —Whitney, 1889
<p>This illustration features a darkly colored bird sitting on a branch with small leaves.

Magellanic Tapaculo

Scytalopus magellanicus. "A genus of South American formicarioid passerine birds, of the family Pteroptochidae.…

Outer-most bud-scale detached

Magnolia

Outer-most bud-scale detached

Stage in the growth of ovule of a Magnolia.

Magnolia

Stage in the growth of ovule of a Magnolia.

A completely anatropous ovule of a Magnolia

Magnolia

A completely anatropous ovule of a Magnolia

Longitudinal section of a completely anatropous ovule.

Magnolia

Longitudinal section of a completely anatropous ovule.

Transverse section of a completely anatropous ovule of a Magnolia.

Magnolia

Transverse section of a completely anatropous ovule of a Magnolia.

Magnolia conspicua is also known as the Yulan. The flowers are white, sometimes suffused with purple. The flowers are very fragrant and expand during the day.

Flower and Leaves of Magnolia Conspicua

Magnolia conspicua is also known as the Yulan. The flowers are white, sometimes suffused with purple.…

Terminal winter bud of Magnolia Umbrella.

Magnolia Umbrella

Terminal winter bud of Magnolia Umbrella.

"Magnolia glauca. 1. the pistil; 2. a section of the seed." -Lindley, 1853

Sweetbay Magnolia

"Magnolia glauca. 1. the pistil; 2. a section of the seed." -Lindley, 1853

Of the Mahogany family, "Ekebergia Senegalensis. 1. a flower; 2. the calyx and staminal tube; 3. a transverse section of the ovary; 4. a ripe fruit; 5. a vertical section of the latter." -Lindley, 1853

Ekebergia

Of the Mahogany family, "Ekebergia Senegalensis. 1. a flower; 2. the calyx and staminal tube; 3. a transverse…

"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;…

A young prothallus of a Maiden-hair and an older one with the first fern-leaf developed from near the notch.

Maiden-hair

A young prothallus of a Maiden-hair and an older one with the first fern-leaf developed from near the…

A young prothallus of a Maiden-hair, middle portion of the younger one, partly among the rootlets, the antheridia or fertilizing organs, and above, near the notch, three pistillidia to be fertilized.

Maiden-hair

A young prothallus of a Maiden-hair, middle portion of the younger one, partly among the rootlets, the…

Amphitropous ovule of Mallow: <em>f</em>, orifice; <em>h</em>, hilum; <em>r</em>, rhaphe; <em>c</em>, chalaza.

Mallow

Amphitropous ovule of Mallow: f, orifice; h, hilum; r, rhaphe; c,…

"Byttneria celtoides. 1. an expanded flower; 2. cup of stamens; 3. abortive stamen; 4. pistil." -Lindley, 1853

Mallow

"Byttneria celtoides. 1. an expanded flower; 2. cup of stamens; 3. abortive stamen; 4. pistil." -Lindley,…

"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…

"1. Kandelia Rheedii; 2. its flower spread open; 3. a perpendicular section of its ovary; 4. the germinating seed; 5. the anther of Rhisophora macrorhiza." -Lindley. 1853

Mangrove

"1. Kandelia Rheedii; 2. its flower spread open; 3. a perpendicular section of its ovary; 4. the germinating…

Cells of young root of a seedling Maple.

Maple

Cells of young root of a seedling Maple.

Surface of a young Maple wood from which the bark has been torn away, showing the bark (on the left) to beginning of pith (on the right), and a medullary ray extending from one to the other.

Maple

Surface of a young Maple wood from which the bark has been torn away, showing the bark (on the left)…

A frame of maple leaves.

Maple Leaf

A frame of maple leaves.

The leaves of acer japonicum are 7-11 lobed and 3-6 inches across. The leaves are light green with silky hairs.

Acer Japonicum

The leaves of acer japonicum are 7-11 lobed and 3-6 inches across. The leaves are light green with silky…

Black sugar maple is the common name of acer nigrum. The leaves are generally three lobed and five to six inches across. The tree has black bark.

Black Sugar Maple

Black sugar maple is the common name of acer nigrum. The leaves are generally three lobed and five to…

Common sugar maple and rock maple are the common names of acer saccharum. The leaves are 3-5 lobed and 3-6 inches long.

Common Sugar Maple

Common sugar maple and rock maple are the common names of acer saccharum. The leaves are 3-5 lobed and…

"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…

Masdevallia tovarensis flowers are pure white and usually grow in pairs. The leaves are deep green and erect, growing about six inches high.

Leaves and Flowers of Masdevallia Tovarensis

Masdevallia tovarensis flowers are pure white and usually grow in pairs. The leaves are deep green and…

Matico or Piper aduncum is a pepper crop also known as Artanthe elongata.

Matico

Matico or Piper aduncum is a pepper crop also known as Artanthe elongata.

Ternately decompound leaf of Meadow Rue.

Meadow Rue

Ternately decompound leaf of Meadow Rue.

"1. Spiraea ulmaria; 4. section of the flower of a Spiraea." -Lindley, 1853

Meadowsweet

"1. Spiraea ulmaria; 4. section of the flower of a Spiraea." -Lindley, 1853

"1. Medinilla macrocarpa; 2. stamens of M. radicans; 3. perpendicular section of its ovary; 4. a section of its seed; 5. embryo." -Lindley. 1853

Medinilla

"1. Medinilla macrocarpa; 2. stamens of M. radicans; 3. perpendicular section of its ovary; 4. a section…

Medinilla Sieboldiana is a flowering plant of the Melastomataceae family.

Siebold's Medinilla

Medinilla Sieboldiana is a flowering plant of the Melastomataceae family.

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…

"Micromelum monophyllum. 1. a flower; 2. the pistil when the calyx is rolled back; 3. a cross section of an ovary; 4. longitudinal section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Micromelum

"Micromelum monophyllum. 1. a flower; 2. the pistil when the calyx is rolled back; 3. a cross section…

Main rib of normal lleaf running from base to apex.

Midrib

Main rib of normal lleaf running from base to apex.

"Polygala erioptera. 1. an entire flower seen from the side; 2. the same cut open to exhibit the stamens; 3. the pistil; 4. a section of a ripe seed; in the middle is the embryo; at the apex, which represents the real base, is seen a caruncula." -Lindley, 1853

Milkwort

"Polygala erioptera. 1. an entire flower seen from the side; 2. the same cut open to exhibit the stamens;…

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…

This hand mirror is elegantly decorated with small flowers, leaves, and small female figures on each corner.

Hand Mirror

This hand mirror is elegantly decorated with small flowers, leaves, and small female figures on each…

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.

Mnium cuspidatum plant

Mnium

Mnium cuspidatum plant

Mnium cuspidatum's calyptra detached

Mnium

Mnium cuspidatum's calyptra detached

Mnium cuspidatum's spore-case, with top of stalk.

Mnium

Mnium cuspidatum's spore-case, with top of stalk.

Mnium cuspidatum's spore-case, with top of stalk, focusing on the lid and outside of the peristome.

Mnium

Mnium cuspidatum's spore-case, with top of stalk, focusing on the lid and outside of the peristome.

Mnium cuspidatum's part of a cellular ring which was under the lid, outside of the peristome.

Mnium

Mnium cuspidatum's part of a cellular ring which was under the lid, outside of the peristome.

Mnium cuspidatum, some of the outer and of the inner peristome (consisting of jointed teeth).

Mnium

Mnium cuspidatum, some of the outer and of the inner peristome (consisting of jointed teeth).

Antheridia and a pistillidium of the Mnium cuspidatum, at the end of a stem of same plant, the leaves torn away.

Mnium

Antheridia and a pistillidium of the Mnium cuspidatum, at the end of a stem of same plant, the leaves…

A bursting antheridium, and some of the accompanying jointed threads.

Mnium

A bursting antheridium, and some of the accompanying jointed threads.

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

Mock Olive

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