The evolute spiral border is a wavelike pattern that mimics the wave of the sea. Designed by Sebastian Serlio during the 16th century. The interstices (small opening) between the lines is decorated with leaves and flower buds.

Evolute Spiral Border

The evolute spiral border is a wavelike pattern that mimics the wave of the sea. Designed by Sebastian…

An illustration of a full page border with simple leaves.

Leaf Border

An illustration of a full page border with simple leaves.

Stage of a species of Botrydium, a globose cell.

Botrydium

Stage of a species of Botrydium, a globose cell.

Full-grown plant, extended and ramified below in a root-like way.

Botrydium

Full-grown plant, extended and ramified below in a root-like way.

A species of Botrytis.

Botrytis

A species of Botrytis.

This storage box has an outer band that is made out of gold. The design on the box is made out of flowers and leaves scrolled all around the box.

Storage Box

This storage box has an outer band that is made out of gold. The design on the box is made out of flowers…

This bracelet is in the form of leaves and flowers. In the center are winged figures that are supporting an oval ornament of a figure wearing a hat.

Bracelet

This bracelet is in the form of leaves and flowers. In the center are winged figures that are supporting…

"End of Branch, Common Brake. Bracken (Brake), a species of fern very common in America and Europe generally, and often covering large areas on hillsides and on untilled grounds." -Vaughan, 1906

Bracken Branch

"End of Branch, Common Brake. Bracken (Brake), a species of fern very common in America and Europe generally,…

"Ornamental Brackets. Bracket, a short piece or combination of pieces, generally more or less triangular in outline, and projecting from a wall or other surface." -Vaughan, 1906

Ornamental Brackets

"Ornamental Brackets. Bracket, a short piece or combination of pieces, generally more or less triangular…

A modified leaf usually subtending a flower or flowers.

Bract

A modified leaf usually subtending a flower or flowers.

"Bracteae.--Small leaves placed between the proper leaves of the plant and the flower-cup." -Newman, 1850

Bractea

"Bracteae.--Small leaves placed between the proper leaves of the plant and the flower-cup." -Newman,…

"Bragantia Blumei. 1. a section of its wood; 2. one of its flowers; 3. a seed; 4. the same divided perpendicularly; 5. anthers and stigma of Asarum." -Lindley, 1853

Bragantia

"Bragantia Blumei. 1. a section of its wood; 2. one of its flowers; 3. a seed; 4. the same divided perpendicularly;…

"Branch of Common Bramble. a.-- Flower; b.-- Fruit. Bramble, the name commonly applied to the bush with trailing prickly stems which bears the well-known berries usually called in Scotland brambles, and in England blackberries." -Vaughan, 1906

Common Bramble

"Branch of Common Bramble. a.-- Flower; b.-- Fruit. Bramble, the name commonly applied to the bush with…

This shows the unfolding leaves of the Beech branch, (Keeler, 1915).

Beech Branch

This shows the unfolding leaves of the Beech branch, (Keeler, 1915).

The Laurel Intarsia Panel Branch is inlayed wood that was found in the Palazzo Ducal, Mantua, Italy.

Laurel Intarsia Panel Branch

The Laurel Intarsia Panel Branch is inlayed wood that was found in the Palazzo Ducal, Mantua, Italy.

The Laurel Spanrail Branch is a Louis XVI style.

Laurel Spanrail Branch

The Laurel Spanrail Branch is a Louis XVI style.

The Laural branches design was used on Greek vases and in conventional painting.

Laurel Branches

The Laural branches design was used on Greek vases and in conventional painting.

The Laural branches design was used on Greek vases and in conventional painting.

Laurel Branches

The Laural branches design was used on Greek vases and in conventional painting.

The Laurel branches were found in a the silver treasure of Hildesheim, Rome.

Laurel Branches

The Laurel branches were found in a the silver treasure of Hildesheim, Rome.

A stout plant with grey scales. The fronds range between 1 and 2 feet, and approximately 1 foot in width. They are commonly found in Brazil.

Polypodium Brasiliense

A stout plant with grey scales. The fronds range between 1 and 2 feet, and approximately 1 foot in width.…

"D. Brasiliensis is exceedingly handsome for the center of a vase or stand, forming a beautiful object, with its fine, broad, recurving foliage."—Heinrich, 1887

Dracaena Brasiliensis

"D. Brasiliensis is exceedingly handsome for the center of a vase or stand, forming a beautiful object,…

"Interior of a Brazilian forest on the Organ Mountains." -Lindley, 1853

Brazilian Forest

"Interior of a Brazilian forest on the Organ Mountains." -Lindley, 1853

British Golden-rod is a member of the large composite genus Solidago, which is chiefly North American. The golden-rods are erect plants, little branched, and often somewhat woody at the base. The foliage is various, usually somewhat lanceolate in shape, and sometimes conspicuously veined. The tiny heads have one series of white or yellow ray-flowers, and are gathered into various forms of inflorescence, often of a massive character; they appear in late summer and early autumn. Although of no commercial value (except as forage for sheep) the golden-rods are conspicuous for their bright color, especially as they are apt to grow in huge colonies in fields and along roadsides.

British Golden-rod

British Golden-rod is a member of the large composite genus Solidago, which is chiefly North American.…

This brooch is delicately designed with leaves and bunches of grapes. In the center is an enamel painting of a woman and her child.

Brooch

This brooch is delicately designed with leaves and bunches of grapes. In the center is an enamel painting…

Bryopsis plumosa; apex of a stem with its branchlets; all the extension of one cell.

Bryopsis Plumosa

Bryopsis plumosa; apex of a stem with its branchlets; all the extension of one cell.

A buckeye leaf.

Buckeye Leaf

A buckeye leaf.

Also known as Rhamnus cathartica. It is a deciduous shrub with grey-brown bark and spiny branches. The leaves are ovate and acutely serrated. The height of this plant reaches between 5 feet and 10 feet.

Buckthorn

Also known as Rhamnus cathartica. It is a deciduous shrub with grey-brown bark and spiny branches. The…

"Alder Buckthorn. Buckthorn, the name of an extensive genus of trees and shrubs, order Rhamnaceae." -Vaughan, 1906

Alder Buckthorn

"Alder Buckthorn. Buckthorn, the name of an extensive genus of trees and shrubs, order Rhamnaceae."…

Orthotropous ovule of Buckwheat: <em>c</em>, hilum and chalaza; <em>f</em>, orifice.

Buckwheat

Orthotropous ovule of Buckwheat: c, hilum and chalaza; f, orifice.

A Florida plant, the buckwheat tree: "Mylocaryum ligustrinum. 1. a flower; 2. stamens; 3. ovary; 4. section of seed." -Lindley, 1853

Buckwheat Tree

A Florida plant, the buckwheat tree: "Mylocaryum ligustrinum. 1. a flower; 2. stamens; 3. ovary; 4.…

"Transverse section of a bud, in which the leaves are arranged in an accumbent manner." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Bud

"Transverse section of a bud, in which the leaves are arranged in an accumbent manner." — Encyclopedia…

"Transverse section of a bud, in which the leaves are arranged in an equitant manner." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Bud

"Transverse section of a bud, in which the leaves are arranged in an equitant manner." — Encyclopedia…

"Transverse section of a bud, showing two leaves folded in an obvolute manner. Each is conduplicate, and one embraces the edge of the other." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Bud

"Transverse section of a bud, showing two leaves folded in an obvolute manner. Each is conduplicate,…

"Transverse section of a bud, showing two leaves arranged in a supervolute manner." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Bud

"Transverse section of a bud, showing two leaves arranged in a supervolute manner." — Encyclopedia…

Ranunculus bulbosus or the bulbous buttercup is a perennial weed of the Buttercup family, Ranunculaceae.

Bulbous Buttercup

Ranunculus bulbosus or the bulbous buttercup is a perennial weed of the Buttercup family, Ranunculaceae.

A butternut leaf.

Butternut Leaf

A butternut leaf.

Leaf of Butterwort with left margin inflected over a row of small flies

Butterwort

Leaf of Butterwort with left margin inflected over a row of small flies

Glands from surface of leaf by which the sticky liquid is secreted and by means of which the products of digestion are absorbed

Butterwort

Glands from surface of leaf by which the sticky liquid is secreted and by means of which the products…

Some wood-cells from Buttonwood, Platanus, a whole cell and lower end of another on the left; a cell cut half away lengthwise, and half of another on the right; some pores or pits (a) seen on the left; while <em>b b</em> mark sections through these on the cut surface. When lving and young the protoplasm extends into these and by minuter perforations connects across them. In age the pits become open passages, facilitating the passage of sap and air.

Buttonwood

Some wood-cells from Buttonwood, Platanus, a whole cell and lower end of another on the left; a cell…

An illustration of the letter C decorated with tall stems.

Decorative Letter C

An illustration of the letter C decorated with tall stems.

The fruit, flower, and leaves of the cacao tree.

Cacao

The fruit, flower, and leaves of the cacao tree.

"Cocoa. a.-- branch with leaves; b.-- fruit (partly in section). Cacao (or Cocoa), the chocolate tree and also the powder and beverage made with it obtained from the fruit of this tree." -Vaughan, 1906

Cacao Fruit and Leaves

"Cocoa. a.-- branch with leaves; b.-- fruit (partly in section). Cacao (or Cocoa), the chocolate tree…

The leaves of calathea veitchii are large and oval shaped. The leaves are a rich, glossy green with crescent shaped blotches of yellow.. Under the surface of the leaves is a light purple.

Calathea Veitchii

The leaves of calathea veitchii are large and oval shaped. The leaves are a rich, glossy green with…

The leaves of calathea zebrina are a velvety light green on the upper side, barred with greenish-purple. The under side of the leaves are a dull greenish-purple. This shrub grows two feet high.

Calathea Zebrina

The leaves of calathea zebrina are a velvety light green on the upper side, barred with greenish-purple.…

A leaf of the Calla Lily.

Calla Lily

A leaf of the Calla Lily.

The outermost circle of flower parts; made up of sepals.

Calyx

The outermost circle of flower parts; made up of sepals.

The Akanthos Calyx are the leaves and flower of the Akanthos Mollis.

Akanthos Calyx

The Akanthos Calyx are the leaves and flower of the Akanthos Mollis.

A fern with fronds between 12 inches and 20 inches in length, with the width ranging between 4 inches and 8 inches.

Polypodium Vulgare Cambricum

A fern with fronds between 12 inches and 20 inches in length, with the width ranging between 4 inches…

Silene dioica or the red campion was once known as Lychnis diurna and is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family.

Red Campion

Silene dioica or the red campion was once known as Lychnis diurna and is a member of the Caryophyllaceae…

With a cellular-like surface.

Cancellate

With a cellular-like surface.

The Roman candelabrum base is encircled with leaves and lion's claws as feet.

Roman Candelabrum Base

The Roman candelabrum base is encircled with leaves and lion's claws as feet.

The Antique Candelabrum shaft has a richer profile that swells with leaves and then diminishes.

Antique Candelabrum Shaft

The Antique Candelabrum shaft has a richer profile that swells with leaves and then diminishes.

This candlestick is made out of bronze in Vienna, Austria. It is tall in height and has a design of leaves on its pole, and horned animal heads at its base.

Candlestick

This candlestick is made out of bronze in Vienna, Austria. It is tall in height and has a design of…

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions. The leaves are also large and alternate along the stem.

Flowers and Leaves of Canna Indica

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions.…

Streptocarpus rexii is known as the Cape Primrose and is not actually a primrose but in the Gesneriaceae family.

Cape Primrose

Streptocarpus rexii is known as the Cape Primrose and is not actually a primrose but in the Gesneriaceae…

The antique Corinthian capital is a found in Melos, Greece. It is a design of a two rows of leaves that clothe the lower cylindrical part of the capital.

Antique Corinthian Capital

The antique Corinthian capital is a found in Melos, Greece. It is a design of a two rows of leaves that…

The Greek Corinthian capital is found in a monument in Lysikrates, Athens. It is a design of spiral curves that rise from the rows of leaves and unite in pairs. The center of each sides of the abacus is decorated with palmettes or rosettes.

Greek Corinthian Capital

The Greek Corinthian capital is found in a monument in Lysikrates, Athens. It is a design of spiral…

The late Gothic capital has an abacus that is octagonal with projected leaves. This capital has an appearance of an inverted bell.

Late Gothic Capital

The late Gothic capital has an abacus that is octagonal with projected leaves. This capital has an appearance…

The late Gothic capital has an abacus that is octagonal with projected leaves. This capital has an appearance of an inverted bell.

Late Gothic Capital

The late Gothic capital has an abacus that is octagonal with projected leaves. This capital has an appearance…

The Roman Corinthian capital is found in the palaces of the emperors in Rome. It is a design of spiral curves that rise from the rows of leaves and unite in pairs. The center of each sides of the abacus is decorated with palmettes or rosettes.

Roman Corinthian Capital

The Roman Corinthian capital is found in the palaces of the emperors in Rome. It is a design of spiral…