Section of a grain of Rice, lengthwise, showing embryo outside the albumen, which forms the principal…
Section of seed of Rock Rose, Helianthemum Canadense; orthotropus, with curved embryo in the albumen.
Shoot of Horse-chestnut, of one year's growth, taken in autumn after the leaves have fallen; showing…
Fruit of Silver Maple, Acer dasycarpum, of natural size, the seed-bearing portion divided to show seed.
Silver Maple seed open out, to show the thick cotyledons and the little plumule or bud between them.
Trillium is a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to temperate…
Akene of Virgin's-bower, retaining the feathered style, which aids in dissemination.
Series of sepals, petals, and stamens of White Water-Lily, showing the transitions.