Common Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a flowering plant in the Linaceae family of flaxes.

Common Flax

Common Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a flowering plant in the Linaceae family of flaxes.

"Dracophyllum scoparium. 1. a sepal; 2. a flower with its bract; 3. section of a seed-vessel." -Lindley, 1853

Heath

"Dracophyllum scoparium. 1. a sepal; 2. a flower with its bract; 3. section of a seed-vessel." -Lindley,…

The seed vessel of lychnis burst open lengthwise. The capsule opens by as many teeth as there are styles.

Seed Vessel of Lychnis

The seed vessel of lychnis burst open lengthwise. The capsule opens by as many teeth as there are styles.

"Mayaca vandellii; 1. a flower; 2. a cross section of its ovary; 3. a seed vessel; 4. two seeds, one of which is cut perpendicularly in order to show the embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Mayaca

"Mayaca vandellii; 1. a flower; 2. a cross section of its ovary; 3. a seed vessel; 4. two seeds, one…

Mignonette seeds must be collected as it begins turning brown. If allowed to become ripe before being collected the best seeds will be lost.

Ripe Seed Vessel of Mignonette

Mignonette seeds must be collected as it begins turning brown. If allowed to become ripe before being…

"Collomia gracilis. 1. calyx and corolla; 2. pistil; 3. cross section of a ripe seed-vessel." -Lindley, 1853

Trumpet

"Collomia gracilis. 1. calyx and corolla; 2. pistil; 3. cross section of a ripe seed-vessel." -Lindley,…