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A cabinet filled with decorative plants.

A Plant Cabinet

A cabinet filled with decorative plants.

"Ornamental plants, cultivated chiefly for their handsome flowers. The Abelias are small or medium-sized bushy shrubs with deciduous or persistent foliage and rather small in numerous flowers varying from white to pink or purple; after the flowers have fallen, the persistent usually purplish sepals are attractive. A. grandiflora, Rehd. Fig. 58. Lvs. ovate, rounded or attenuate at the base, acute, 3/4-1&1/2 in. long, serrate, shining above, nearly glabrous, half-evergreen: fls. in terminal, loose panicles, white flushed pink, campanulate, 3/4in. long; stamens not exserted. Of garden origin. Gt. 41:1366. Gn. 76, p.528. J.H. III. 8:77- One of hte hardiest and most free-flowering abelias; it flowers continuously from June to November." L.H. Bailey, 1917

Glossy Abelia

"Ornamental plants, cultivated chiefly for their handsome flowers. The Abelias are small or medium-sized…

"Aberia Caffra, Hook. f. & Harv. Fig. 59. Thorny, glabrous: lvs. obovate, obtuse, cuneate at base, entire:fls. diaecious, apetalous. G. c. III. 18:737. R. H. 1904:256. -The kei apple of the Cape of Good Hope; a spiny plant grown S. for hedges; is considered promising for S. Calif. and S. Fla. as a fr. plant. Fruit acid, used as pickles or conserves. Proves quite hardy in S. Calif." L.H. Bailey, 1917

Aberia Caffra

"Aberia Caffra, Hook. f. & Harv. Fig. 59. Thorny, glabrous: lvs. obovate, obtuse, cuneate at base, entire:fls.…

Embryo of Abronia umbellata; one of the cotyledons very small.

Abronia

Embryo of Abronia umbellata; one of the cotyledons very small.

Abstract border with plants.

Abstract border

Abstract border with plants.

"Abutilon macropodum. 1. an unexpanded flower; 2. the stamens and styles; 3. a ripe fruit, consisting of many carpels, whose upper extremities are free and radiant." -Lindley, 1853

Abutilon

"Abutilon macropodum. 1. an unexpanded flower; 2. the stamens and styles; 3. a ripe fruit, consisting…

Acanthus mollis.

Acanthus

Acanthus mollis.

Acanthus spinosus offers, by its formally regular growth and its crisp, crinkly and prickly leaves, excellent suggestions for decorative conventionalization.

Acanthus

Acanthus spinosus offers, by its formally regular growth and its crisp, crinkly and prickly leaves,…

"Nelsonia campestris. 1. flowers; 2. pistil; 3. capsule; 4. cross section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Acanthus

"Nelsonia campestris. 1. flowers; 2. pistil; 3. capsule; 4. cross section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

A type of fruit.

Achene

A type of fruit.

"Bixa orellana. 1. a pistil and two stamens; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. a ripe fruit. 4. a cross section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Achiote

"Bixa orellana. 1. a pistil and two stamens; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. a ripe fruit. 4. a…

"Acicarpha spathulata. 1. section of an entire flower; 2. perpendicular section of ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

Acicarpha

"Acicarpha spathulata. 1. section of an entire flower; 2. perpendicular section of ripe fruit." -Lindley,…

Half of an acorn, cut lengthwise, filled by the very thick cotyledons, the base of which encloses the minute caulicle.

Acorn

Half of an acorn, cut lengthwise, filled by the very thick cotyledons, the base of which encloses the…

Nut (acorn) of the Oak, with its cup or cupule.

Acorn

Nut (acorn) of the Oak, with its cup or cupule.

Also known as Butcher's broom. A shrub with flat shoots that give the appearance of stiff, spine-tipped leaves. It has been known to enhance blood flow to the brain, legs, and hands, and has been used to relieve constipation and water retention.

Ruscus Aculeatus

Also known as Butcher's broom. A shrub with flat shoots that give the appearance of stiff, spine-tipped…

Adder-Tongue, Ophioglossum: spore-cases in a kind of spike: <em>a</em>, a portion of the fruiting part , above natural size; showing two rows of the firm spore-cases, which open transversely into two selves.

Adder-Tongue

Adder-Tongue, Ophioglossum: spore-cases in a kind of spike: a, a portion of the fruiting part…

Ophioglossum vulgatum, or Southern Adderstongue is a fern-like plant commonly growing in sand dunes.

Southern Adderstongue

Ophioglossum vulgatum, or Southern Adderstongue is a fern-like plant commonly growing in sand dunes.

A crowded species of sugar cane. The branches grow up to 12 inches in length, and the stems up to 7 feet high. It is native to Algeria.

Saccharum Aegyptiacum

A crowded species of sugar cane. The branches grow up to 12 inches in length, and the stems up to 7…

The hymenium or tissue layer of the agaric of a mushroom.

Agaric Hymenium

The hymenium or tissue layer of the agaric of a mushroom.

Agaricus cepaestipes is a mushroom from a large genus with both edible and poisonous species.

Agaricus cepaestipes

Agaricus cepaestipes is a mushroom from a large genus with both edible and poisonous species.

A plant with large fleshy leaves that yields many products. It is a tall plant with a spiny top that only blossoms after ten to seventy years.

Agave

A plant with large fleshy leaves that yields many products. It is a tall plant with a spiny top that…

Littaea geminiflora, or the Twin-Flowered Agave, showing the flower and the whole plant.

Twin-Flowered Agave

Littaea geminiflora, or the Twin-Flowered Agave, showing the flower and the whole plant.

Marlea begonifolia or Alangium chinense is an evergreen tree native in China used for its medicinal purposes.

Alangium

Marlea begonifolia or Alangium chinense is an evergreen tree native in China used for its medicinal…

Magnified view of some of a simple fresh water Alga, the Tetraspora lubrica, each sphere of which may answer to an individual plant.

Alga

Magnified view of some of a simple fresh water Alga, the Tetraspora lubrica, each sphere of which may…

A plant that varies in size but always has thick fleshy leaves that are spined. It also contains a juice that is used for medicinal purposes.

Aloe

A plant that varies in size but always has thick fleshy leaves that are spined. It also contains a juice…

Alternate leaves, in Linden, Lime-tree, or Basswood.

Alternate Leaves

Alternate leaves, in Linden, Lime-tree, or Basswood.

Utricle (pyxis) of Amaranth, opening all around (circumscissile).

Amaranth

Utricle (pyxis) of Amaranth, opening all around (circumscissile).

A perennial flower with white petals and green foliage. They tend to bloom in April and May, and are found in the Western Alps.

Ranunculus Amplexicaulis

A perennial flower with white petals and green foliage. They tend to bloom in April and May, and are…

Diagram of analogous scorpioid cyme, with alternate leaves or bracts.

Analogous Scorpioid Cyme

Diagram of analogous scorpioid cyme, with alternate leaves or bracts.

"Andrea nivalis, natural size; 2. the same much magnified; 3. spore-case with the torn calyptra; 4. spore-case after the discharge of the spores; 5. columella with a few spores adhering." -Lindley, 1853

Andrea nivalis

"Andrea nivalis, natural size; 2. the same much magnified; 3. spore-case with the torn calyptra; 4.…

The moss, Andraea rupestris much magnified.

Andreaea Moss

The moss, Andraea rupestris much magnified.

Flower of Anemone Pennsylvanica; apetalous, hermaphrodite

Anemone Pennsylvanica

Flower of Anemone Pennsylvanica; apetalous, hermaphrodite

The flower of a species of Angelica, a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family.

Angelica

The flower of a species of Angelica, a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family.

The flowers of Archangelica officinalis, or the Garden Angelica, a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family.

Garden Angelica

The flowers of Archangelica officinalis, or the Garden Angelica, a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family.

The fungus, Angioridium sinuosum.

Angioridium sinuosum

The fungus, Angioridium sinuosum.

A large plant with whitish-green fronds reaching up to a foot in height.

Polypodium Angustatum

A large plant with whitish-green fronds reaching up to a foot in height.

A decorative divider with wheat in the center, surrounded by dogs, rabbits, and other plants.

Animal Divider

A decorative divider with wheat in the center, surrounded by dogs, rabbits, and other plants.

"Anona furfuracea. 1. an expanded flower; 2. a vertical section of male and female apparatus, which latter occupies the centre; 3. a vertical section of a carpel; 4. ditto of a ripe seed, showing the ruminated albumen and embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Annona

"Anona furfuracea. 1. an expanded flower; 2. a vertical section of male and female apparatus, which…

Diagram of the lower part of an anther, cut across above, and the upper part of a leaf, to show how the one answers to the other; the filament to petiole, the connective to midrib; the two cells to the right and left halves of the blade.

Anther

Diagram of the lower part of an anther, cut across above, and the upper part of a leaf, to show how…

"Anthodiscus trifoliatus. 1. a flower bud; 2. a flower; 3. a perpendicular section of the pistil." -Lindley, 1853

Anthodiscus

"Anthodiscus trifoliatus. 1. a flower bud; 2. a flower; 3. a perpendicular section of the pistil." -Lindley,…

From left to right: Acuminate, Acute, Obtuse, Truncate, Retuse, Emarginate, Obcordate, Cuspidate, Mucronate.

Apex of Leaves

From left to right: Acuminate, Acute, Obtuse, Truncate, Retuse, Emarginate, Obcordate, Cuspidate, Mucronate.

Aphelandra cristata is a flowering plant shown potted here because it is often used as a houseplant.

Aphelandra

Aphelandra cristata is a flowering plant shown potted here because it is often used as a houseplant.

Section of a smaller apothecium.

Apothecium

Section of a smaller apothecium.

"Perpendicular section of the fruit of Pyrus malus." -Lindley, 1853

Apple

"Perpendicular section of the fruit of Pyrus malus." -Lindley, 1853

Shoot with its leaves 5-ranked, the sixth leaf over the first; as in the Apple-tree.

Apple-tree

Shoot with its leaves 5-ranked, the sixth leaf over the first; as in the Apple-tree.

"Aptandra Spruceana. 1. an expanded flower; 2. a petal; 3. tube of stamens, with 4 petaloid glands at the base; 4. pistil; 5. section of ovary." -Lindley, 1853

Aptandra

"Aptandra Spruceana. 1. an expanded flower; 2. a petal; 3. tube of stamens, with 4 petaloid glands at…

"Aquilaria Agallochum. 1. a flower; 2. the same split open; 3. a section of the ovary." -Lindley, 1853

Aquilaria

"Aquilaria Agallochum. 1. a flower; 2. the same split open; 3. a section of the ovary." -Lindley, 1853

A group of trees or shrubs native to North America and Europe.

Ar'butus

A group of trees or shrubs native to North America and Europe.

Branch of Arbor-Vitae, with awl-shaped and scale-shaped leaves.

Arbor-Vitae

Branch of Arbor-Vitae, with awl-shaped and scale-shaped leaves.

Branchlet of the American Arbor-Vitae, considerably larger than in nature, terminated by its pistillate flowers, each consisting of a single scale (an open pistil), together forming a small cone.

Arbor-Vitae

Branchlet of the American Arbor-Vitae, considerably larger than in nature, terminated by its pistillate…

One of the scales or carpels of the American Arbor-Vitae, the inside exposed to view, showing a pair of ovules on its base.

Arbor-Vitae

One of the scales or carpels of the American Arbor-Vitae, the inside exposed to view, showing a pair…

An evergreen shrub with bright red flowers. It usually reaches between 20 and 25 feet, and is commonly found in Thailand, Nepal, and India.

Rhododendron Arboreum

An evergreen shrub with bright red flowers. It usually reaches between 20 and 25 feet, and is commonly…

Arbutus is in the class of plants and shrubs allied to the cypress.

Arbutus

Arbutus is in the class of plants and shrubs allied to the cypress.

Mature but unopened archegonium. e, Ovum; b, ventral-canal cell; d, lid-cells of neck

Archegonia

Mature but unopened archegonium. e, Ovum; b, ventral-canal cell; d, lid-cells of neck

Archegonium ready for fertilization; a passage leads down to the rounded ovum

Archegonia

Archegonium ready for fertilization; a passage leads down to the rounded ovum

Archegonium after fertilization; the fertilized ovum is developing into a sporogonium

Archegonia

Archegonium after fertilization; the fertilized ovum is developing into a sporogonium

Arcyria flava (or Arcyria obvelata) is a species of fungus or slime mold found in Australia.

Arcyria flava

Arcyria flava (or Arcyria obvelata) is a species of fungus or slime mold found in Australia.

"1. Aretia Vitaliana; 2. a flower cut open; 3. the pistil; 4. a vertical section of the latter, showing the free central placenta; 5. a section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Aretia

"1. Aretia Vitaliana; 2. a flower cut open; 3. the pistil; 4. a vertical section of the latter, showing…

"Triglochin palustre. 1. A flower; 3. a ripe fruit; 4. one ripe carpel opened and exhibiting a seed; 5. embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Arrowgrass

"Triglochin palustre. 1. A flower; 3. a ripe fruit; 4. one ripe carpel opened and exhibiting a seed;…

The plant that produces an edible starch used primarily in cooking.

Arrowroot

The plant that produces an edible starch used primarily in cooking.