Advanced stage of germination; caulicle or priamry stem, cotyleaons or seed-leaves, and the root well…
Geum urbanum is a member of the genus Geum, a genus of hardy plants (Rosaceae). Not usually used decoratively,…
Chinese Ginger or fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda): "Flowers of Kaempferia pandurata; 2. the inner…
Dancing Girls: "Mantisia saltatoria; 1. style, stigma, and anther; 2. ovary, style, and abortive stamens."…
"1. a portion of the spike of Salicornia herbacea, with the flowers lodged in the notches of the axis;…
Also known as Sea Milkwort, Glaux Maritima is a hardy perennial seashore plant belonging to the order…
"Globularia orientalis. 1. a flower; 2. section of calyx and ovary; 3. section of fruit." -Lindley,…
"Eccremocarpus scaber. 1. cross section of its ovary; 2. longitudinal section of it; 3. seed." -Lindley,…
"1. flower of Spiraea Aruncus cut open; 2. a section of one of its carpels." -Lindley, 1853
A grain of Indian Corn, flatwise, cut away a little, so as to show the embryo, lying on the albumen,…
Grain of Indian Corn in germination; the ascending sprout is the first leaf of the plumule, enclosing…
Grain of Indian Corn in advanced germination; the second and third leaves developing, while the sheathing…
A large-fronded fern with straw-colored leaves. It is commonly found in tropical America.
"Vitis vinifera. 1. a flower; 2. the same casting its petals; 3. the pistil and stamens; 4. a section…
A grass of Parnassus is any member of the genus Parnassia, of the Saxifrage family, growing in damp…
Ground Ivy (Glecoma hederacea) is a common European labiate hedgerow plant, with trailing stems, kidney-shaped,…
"1. Spore-case of Lycopodium denticulatum opened; 2. antheridium; 3. spore." -Lindley, 1853
"Acacia Verek. 1. a flower magnified; 2. the pistil; 3. a section of the same; 4. half a seed." -Lindley,…
"Hakea acicularis. 1. a couple of flowers; 2. a flower magnified; 3. the pistil; 4. a fruit; 5. a seed;…
"Corylopsis. 1. flowers; 2. branch in fruit; 3. a flower separate; 4. a stamen; 5. a perpendicular section…
"Dracophyllum scoparium. 1. a sepal; 2. a flower with its bract; 3. section of a seed-vessel." -Lindley,…
The magnified flower of the Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) is a plant in the Ericaceae family of heaths.
"Hedycarya dentata. 1. male flower; 2. female ditto; 3. section of carpel; 4. ripe fruit." -Lindley,…
"Part of the inflorescence of Heliconia angustifolia; a, stamens and pistil, the surrounding parts being…
Hemlock is a genus of poisonous plants. It has a tall, hollow stem and white flowers.
A stout fern with light brown scales. The fronds of this fern range between 3 and 6 feet in length,…
The representation of an outstretched human arm the hand of which holds a bunch of herbs. Herbs are…
"Geranium Robertianum. 1. its stamens; 2. its ovary; 3. a section of its seed." -Lindley, 1853
This fern has broader, oblong fronds in comparison to the Polypodium lingua, whose fronds are between…
"4. flower of Heterostemma acuminatum; 5. one of its anthers; 6. its pollen masses." -Lindley, 1853
"Hippocratea Arnottiana. 1. a flower; 2. a cross section of the ovary; 3. ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853
A branching thorn of Honey Locust, being an indurate leafless branch developed from an accessory bud…
Also known as Quisqualis indica. A vine with red flower clusters that can grow between 2.5 meters and…
"Humulus Lupulus. 1. male flower; 2. female; 3. section of ovary; 4. ripe fruit; 5. section of it, showing…
Half of a horse-chestnut, similarly cut; the caulicle is curved down on the side of one of the thick…
Horse-chestnut in germination; footstalks are formed to the cotyledons, pushing out in their lengthening…
"Moringa pterygosperma; 2. its fruit; 3, the section of a flower of M. aptera; 4. its anther; 5. a section…
A young plant of the Houseleek, with the leaves (not yet expanded) numbered, and exhibiting the 13-ranked…
The Hydnora africana is a parasitic plant growing in deserts known for giving of the odor of feces to…
The longitudinal section of the Hydnora africana is a parasitic plant growing in deserts known for giving…