Also known as Taxodium distichum. A species of conifer native to the southeastern United States.

Pine Cone of Bald Cypress

Also known as Taxodium distichum. A species of conifer native to the southeastern United States.

"An erect, branching perennial, herbaceous plant of the natural order Labiatae, a native of the south of Europe, naturalised in a few places in England." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Balm

"An erect, branching perennial, herbaceous plant of the natural order Labiatae, a native of the south…

Also known as Abies balsamea. A North American fir, generally found in most of the eastern and central areas of the United States and Canada.

Pine Cone of Balsam Fir

Also known as Abies balsamea. A North American fir, generally found in most of the eastern and central…

"Impatiens macrochila; 2. a diagram of its flower; 3. its stamens; 4. fruit of I. Balsamina (rose balsam); 5. its embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Large-Lipped Balsam

"Impatiens macrochila; 2. a diagram of its flower; 3. its stamens; 4. fruit of I. Balsamina (rose balsam);…

"Bamboo (<em>Bambusa vulgaris</em>), very much reduced. Grows to 20 to 50 ft. high." &mdash; Encyclopediia Britannica, 1910

Bamboo

"Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), very much reduced. Grows to 20 to 50 ft. high." — Encyclopediia…

"Bamboo. a.- upper portion of the stem with foliage. b.- root stem. c.- section of stem. Bamboo, the common name of the arborescent grasses belonging to the genus Bambusa." -Vaughan, 1906

Bamboo

"Bamboo. a.- upper portion of the stem with foliage. b.- root stem. c.- section of stem. Bamboo, the…

"<em>Bambusa arundinacea</em>, in Indian bamboo. 1. Leafy shoot. 2, Branch of inflorescence. 3, Spikelet. 4, Flower." &mdash; Encyclopediia Britannica, 1910

Indian Bamboo

"Bambusa arundinacea, in Indian bamboo. 1. Leafy shoot. 2, Branch of inflorescence. 3, Spikelet.…

"This tree, a native of India, is remarkable for its vast branches. It is a species of fig; has ovate, heart-shaped, entire leaves, about five or six inches long, and produces a fruit of a rich scarlet, not larger than a cherry, growing in pairs from the axils of the leaves." -Lupton

Banyan Tree

"This tree, a native of India, is remarkable for its vast branches. It is a species of fig; has ovate,…

"Berberis vulgaris. 1. stamen; 2. perpendicular section of a pistil with one stamen and one petal adhering; 3. cross section of the fruit; 4. 5. perpendicular section of the seed of B. bulgaris and B. Aquifolium." -Lindley, 1853

European Barberry

"Berberis vulgaris. 1. stamen; 2. perpendicular section of a pistil with one stamen and one petal adhering;…

"A genus of plants of the natural order Labiatae. The species are all natives of the tropics, or of the warmer temperate parts of the world, and are generally characterized by a pleasant aromatic smell and taste." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Basil

"A genus of plants of the natural order Labiatae. The species are all natives of the tropics, or of…

A hanging basket filled with ivy.

Ivy Hanging Basket

A hanging basket filled with ivy.

"Water-proof paper flower-pot May-basket." -Beard, 1906

Mayflower basket

"Water-proof paper flower-pot May-basket." -Beard, 1906

A decorative straw basket filled with dried flowers and grasses.

Straw Basket

A decorative straw basket filled with dried flowers and grasses.

A palm tree that is commonly found in Australia and New Zealand. They tend to reach about 32 feet, and the fruits grown turn bright red when ripe.

Rhopalostylis Baueri

A palm tree that is commonly found in Australia and New Zealand. They tend to reach about 32 feet, and…

Also known as Salix bebbiana. The branch of a Beaked Willow, native to Canada and the northern United States.

Branch of Beaked Willow

Also known as Salix bebbiana. The branch of a Beaked Willow, native to Canada and the northern United…

"The bean with its roots in unboiled water will grow for a considerable time, as long as the mineral matter in the water will provide it with food materials. The roots of the plant in the boiled water will quickly die and the whole plant will then wither, because the roots no longer send the water up to the leaves." — Ritchie, 1918

Bean Plant in Jar

"The bean with its roots in unboiled water will grow for a considerable time, as long as the mineral…

A bean plant showing roots, stem, leaves, and beans.

Bean Sprout

A bean plant showing roots, stem, leaves, and beans.

An illustration of a complete bean sprout including roots.

Bean Sprout

An illustration of a complete bean sprout including roots.

The fava bean plant (Vicia faba or Faba vulgaris) is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family of legumes.

Fava Bean

The fava bean plant (Vicia faba or Faba vulgaris) is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family of legumes.

Showing the various stages of development of a bean plant.

Life cycle of the bean

Showing the various stages of development of a bean plant.

Also known as Quercus ilicifolia. The branch of a Bear Oak tree, native to the northeastern United States.

Branch of Bear Oak

Also known as Quercus ilicifolia. The branch of a Bear Oak tree, native to the northeastern United States.

"5. locusta of Polypogon monspeliensis; 6. paleae, &c. of the same." -Lindley, 1853

Annual Beard Grass

"5. locusta of Polypogon monspeliensis; 6. paleae, &c. of the same." -Lindley, 1853

"Callicarpa longifolia. 1. flower opened longitudinally; 2. part of fruit of C. americana; 3. its seed." -Lindley, 1853

Beautyberry

"Callicarpa longifolia. 1. flower opened longitudinally; 2. part of fruit of C. americana; 3. its seed."…

A bed of mushrooms.

Mushroom Beds

A bed of mushrooms.

"Fagus sylvatica; 1. male catkins; 2. female do.; 3. the latter, with the scales of the involucre stripped off to show the ovaries at the apex; 4. a male flower; 5. a half-grown male with the involucre, now consisting of consolidated scales, forced back; 6. a ripe involucre opening and exposing the nuts; 7. a transverse section of a ripe nut; 8. the same of a young ovary." -Lindley, 1853

Common Beech

"Fagus sylvatica; 1. male catkins; 2. female do.; 3. the latter, with the scales of the involucre stripped…

"Branch of Common Beech. a.-- flower; b.-- fruit. Beech, the common name of trees well known in various parts of the world, including America, New Zealand, and Terra del Fuego." -Vaughan, 1906

Common Beech

"Branch of Common Beech. a.-- flower; b.-- fruit. Beech, the common name of trees well known in various…

"Casuarina female; 2. male; 3. male flower; 4. female flower; 5. the ripe valves of the calyx, from which the fruit has been taken; 6. a section of the half ripe ovary; 7. a section of the fruit showing the seed and embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Beefwood

"Casuarina female; 2. male; 3. male flower; 4. female flower; 5. the ripe valves of the calyx, from…

"Common Beet. Beet, a genus of plants, nat. order Chenopodiaceae, distinguished by its fruit being enclosed in a tough woody or spongy five-lobed enlarged calyx." -Vaughan, 1906

Common Beet

"Common Beet. Beet, a genus of plants, nat. order Chenopodiaceae, distinguished by its fruit being enclosed…

A plant with showy flowers of white, pink, or yellow, and often attractively marked leaves.

Begonia

A plant with showy flowers of white, pink, or yellow, and often attractively marked leaves.

A leaf-cutting of begonia, well started.

Leaf-cutting of a begonia

A leaf-cutting of begonia, well started.

"Wahlenbergia procumbens. 1. an entire flower; 2. stamens; 3. a stigma; 4. transverse section of the ovary; 5. a vertical section of a seed, showing the embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Bellflower

"Wahlenbergia procumbens. 1. an entire flower; 2. stamens; 3. a stigma; 4. transverse section of the…

The Sessile Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia) is a species of bellworts, here showing its sessile leaves.

Sessile Bellwort

The Sessile Bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia) is a species of bellworts, here showing its sessile leaves.

Fruit oval, longer than broad; leaves mostly over 6cm.

Benzoin

Fruit oval, longer than broad; leaves mostly over 6cm.

Leaves not leathery, entire or with wavy edges.

Berchemia

Leaves not leathery, entire or with wavy edges.

"9. locusta of Cynodon dactylon; 10. paleae, and abortive floret of the same." -Lindley, 1853

Bermuda Grass

"9. locusta of Cynodon dactylon; 10. paleae, and abortive floret of the same." -Lindley, 1853

A shrub with berries on it.

Berry

A shrub with berries on it.

"Berrya ammonilla. 1. a flower; 2. the ovary and two stamens; 3. a cross section of the ovary; 4. a perpendicular section of it; 5. a portion of its fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Berrya

"Berrya ammonilla. 1. a flower; 2. the ovary and two stamens; 3. a cross section of the ovary; 4. a…

A plant which produces brightly-colored fruits, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. They generally grow up to 20 feet in height, and are native to Europe.

Pyrus Malus Bertini

A plant which produces brightly-colored fruits, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. They generally…

"Betel vine. Betel, a species of pepper, a creeping or climbing plant, native of the East Indies." -Vaughan, 1906

Betel Vine

"Betel vine. Betel, a species of pepper, a creeping or climbing plant, native of the East Indies." -Vaughan,…

"Pistacia atlantica. 1. male flowers; 2. an ovary; 3. the same cut open to show the ovule; 4. a ripe fruit opened to show the seed; 5. a cross section of the embryo; 6. female flowers." -Lindley, 1853

Betoum

"Pistacia atlantica. 1. male flowers; 2. an ovary; 3. the same cut open to show the ovule; 4. a ripe…

Bark falling away in reddish, papery layers.

Betula

Bark falling away in reddish, papery layers.

The branch of a Betula alaskana, a species of birch tree.

Branch of Betula Alaskana

The branch of a Betula alaskana, a species of birch tree.

The branch of a Betula coerulea.

Branch of Betula Coerulea

The branch of a Betula coerulea.

Lenticular

Biconvex

Lenticular

Leaves opposite.

Bidens

Leaves opposite.

Stems round, or nearly so, in cross-section; flowers showy, yellow.

Bidens

Stems round, or nearly so, in cross-section; flowers showy, yellow.

Bearing two teeth at the tip.

Bidentate

Bearing two teeth at the tip.

Also known as Sequoia wellington.

Pine Cone of Big Tree

Also known as Sequoia wellington.

"1. capsule of Bignonia echinata (Pithecolobium Aubletii); 2. the same with the valves removed and the placenta remaining covered with seeds." -Lindley, 1853

Bignonia Fruit

"1. capsule of Bignonia echinata (Pithecolobium Aubletii); 2. the same with the valves removed and the…

The Field or Lesser Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).

Field Bindweed

The Field or Lesser Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).

"Thuja orientalis; 1. a magnified fragment of a branch bearing a cone of male flowers; 2. a portion of a female branch; 3, 4. scales with naked ovules; 5. a vertical section of a ripe seed." -Lindley, 1853

Biota

"Thuja orientalis; 1. a magnified fragment of a branch bearing a cone of male flowers; 2. a portion…

"Betula lenta. 1. male flowers; 2. female flowers; 3. perpendicular section of a ripe fruit; 4. transverse section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Sweet Birch

"Betula lenta. 1. male flowers; 2. female flowers; 3. perpendicular section of a ripe fruit; 4. transverse…

"Male and female catkins of Betula alba." -Lindley, 1853

White Birch

"Male and female catkins of Betula alba." -Lindley, 1853

"Bitter Cress (Cardamine amara)." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Bitter Cress

"Bitter Cress (Cardamine amara)." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Wheel-shaped or rotate and five-parted corolla of Bittersweet, Solanum Dulcamara.

Bittersweet

Wheel-shaped or rotate and five-parted corolla of Bittersweet, Solanum Dulcamara.

The Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) is a perennial vine in the Solanaceae family of nightshades.

Bittersweet

The Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) is a perennial vine in the Solanaceae family of nightshades.

Also known as Populus trichocarpa. The branch of a Black Cottonwood tree, native to western North America.

Branch of Black Cottonwood

Also known as Populus trichocarpa. The branch of a Black Cottonwood tree, native to western North America.

Also known as Picea mariana. A species of spruce native to North America.

Black Spruce Pine Cone

Also known as Picea mariana. A species of spruce native to North America.

Also known as Salix nigra. The branch of a Black Willow tree, native to eastern North America.

Branch of Black Willow

Also known as Salix nigra. The branch of a Black Willow tree, native to eastern North America.

Also known as Quercus marilandica. The branch of a Blackjack Oak, native to the southern and central United States.

Branch of Blackjack Oak

Also known as Quercus marilandica. The branch of a Blackjack Oak, native to the southern and central…