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Elephantopus tomentosus

Common Elephant's Foot, Devil's Grandmother, Elephant's Foot
pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts. pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts. Flowers atop erect stalks Flowers atop erect stalks pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts. pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts. Large, hairy basal leaves adpressed to the ground. Large, hairy basal leaves adpressed to the ground. pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts. pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts. pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts. pale lavender flowers in heads subtended by triangular bracts.

Elettaria cardamomum

Cardamom, Cardamon, Cardamum, Green Cardamom, True Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum Elettaria cardamomum
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Eleusine indica

Crowfootgrass, Goosegrass, Indian Goosegrass, Silver Crabgrass, Wiregrass
Form (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall Form (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall Flower spikelets (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall Flower spikelets (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall Sheathed stem with hairs (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall Sheathed stem with hairs (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall inflorescence (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall inflorescence (Goldsboro, NC)-Early Fall Cyperus spp. Cyperus spp. Cyperus spp. Cyperus spp.

Eleutherococcus henryi

Henry-Aralia, Henry's Finger Aralia, Siberian Ginseng, Wu Kia P'i
Compound leaves Compound leaves leaves leaves leaves and berries leaves and berries leaves and flowers leaves and flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Eleutherococcus sieboldianus

Five-fingered Aralia, Fiveleaf Aralia
Eleutherococcus sieboldianus Eleutherococcus sieboldianus Eleutherococcus sieboldianus Eleutherococcus sieboldianus leaves and bark leaves and bark leaves leaves leaves leaves Acanthopanax sieboldianus Acanthopanax sieboldianus
1 Cultivar/Variety

Elodea densa

Brazilian Waterweed
Form blooming in water Form blooming in water Growing in the water Growing in the water Leaves and stem Leaves and stem Stem with flowers Stem with flowers Flower detail Flower detail Stem and leaves Stem and leaves

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wild Rye, Great Plains Wild Rye, Nodding Wild Rye
Form Form Seedheads Seedheads Stem and leaf sheath Stem and leaf sheath Flowers Flowers Stem and leaf blade Stem and leaf blade
1 Cultivar/Variety

Elymus hystrix

Bottle Brush Grass, Bottlebrush Grass
Elymus hystrix 2 Elymus hystrix 2 Elymus hystrix Elymus hystrix Elymus hystrix leaves Elymus hystrix leaves Elymus hystrix seed heads Elymus hystrix seed heads Wild Form Wild Form
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Elymus virginicus

Eastern Wild Rye, Eastern Wild-rye, Terrell Grass, Virginia Wildrye
Form Form Form Form Fall form Fall form Flowers and leaf Flowers and leaf Flowers Flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Emilia

Consumption Weed, Cupid's Paintbrush, Cupid's Shavingbrush, Flora's Paintbrush, Florida Tasselflower, Lilac Tasselflower, Pualele, Purple Sow Thistle, Red Tasselflower, Tassel Flower
Emilia spp. Emilia spp. Emilia spp. Emilia spp. Close-up of the heads of orange disk flowers. Close-up of the heads of orange disk flowers. Heads of red disc flowers with a visiting syrphid fly Heads of red disc flowers with a visiting syrphid fly Heads of purple-lavender disc flowers. Heads of purple-lavender disc flowers. Emilia spp. Emilia spp.

Encyclia tampensis

Butterfly orchid, Florida Butterfly Orchid, Tampa Butterfly Orchid
Native habitat Native habitat Form Form Flower close up Flower close up Flower Flower Leaves Leaves Leaves and pseudobulbs Leaves and pseudobulbs

Engelmannia peristenia

Cut-leaf Daisy, Cutleaf Daisy, Engelmann Daisy, Engelmann's Daisy
Flower close up Flower close up Form in bloom Form in bloom Leaves Leaves Leaves and stems with hairs Leaves and stems with hairs Flower buds in May Flower buds in May Flower, stem and seed-heads Flower, stem and seed-heads
1 Cultivar/Variety

Enkianthus campanulatus

Enkianthus, Furin-Tsutsuji, Redvein Enkianthus
Enkianthus campanulatus Enkianthus campanulatus leaves and flowers leaves and flowers Enkianthus campanulatus Enkianthus campanulatus Enkianthus campanulatus Enkianthus campanulatus Enkianthus campanulatus Enkianthus campanulatus leaves and flowers leaves and flowers
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Abyssinian Banana, Red Abyssinian banana, Red Banana, Red False Banana, Wild Banana
Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'

Epidendrum ibaguense

Crucifix Orchid, Fiery Reed Orchid, Reed-stem Orchid, Spice Orchid
Form in bloom Form in bloom Pink flowers Pink flowers Purple flowers Purple flowers Clusters of orange flowers. Clusters of orange flowers. 2 clusters of pink flowers; 2 green capsules dangle from stem. 2 clusters of pink flowers; 2 green capsules dangle from stem. Clusters of orange-red flowers. Clusters of orange-red flowers.

Epifagus virginiana

Beach Drops, Beech-drops
Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana Epifagus virginiana

Epigaea repens

Mayflower, Plymouth Mayflower, Trailing Arbutus
Flowers Flowers Flower Flower Flower and leaves Flower and leaves Form and leaves Form and leaves Epigaea repens Epigaea repens
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Epilobium

Willowherbs
Close up of flowers Close up of flowers Hairy Willowherb Hairy Willowherb Great Willowherb flower Great Willowherb flower Fireweed Fireweed Epilobium habit and leaves Epilobium habit and leaves Epilobium inflorescence, stems, and leaves Epilobium inflorescence, stems, and leaves

Epilobium angustifolium

Almaruat, Blooming Sally, Bomb Weed, Fireweed, Fire Weed, French willow, Great Willowherb, Great Willow Herb, Rose bay, Rosebay Willowherb, Saint Anthony's Laurel, Willow Herb
Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Showy hot pink flowers Showy hot pink flowers Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium

Epilobium ciliatum

American Willowherb, Common Willowherb, Fringed Willowherb, Glandular Willowherb, Hairy Willowherb, Hairy Willowweed, Northern Willowherb, Slender Willow-herb
Epilobium ciliatum Epilobium ciliatum Epilobium ciliatum Epilobium ciliatum Epilobium ciliatum Epilobium ciliatum stem stem leaves leaves flowers flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Epilobium hirsutum

Codlins and Cream, European Fireweed, Fiddle Grass, Hairy Willowherb, Hairy Willow Herb
Pink petals have a notch at the top. Pink petals have a notch at the top. flowers flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers

Epimedium

Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Epimedium, Fairy Wings
Epimedium acuminatum Epimedium acuminatum Epimedium grandiflorum 'Rose Queen' Epimedium grandiflorum 'Rose Queen' Epimedium sempervirens Epimedium sempervirens Epimedium in early spring Epimedium in early spring Epimedium Epimedium Epimedium Epimedium
10 Cultivars/Varieties

Epimedium sempervirens

Bishop's Hat
Epimedium sempervirens Epimedium sempervirens Epimedium sempervirens Epimedium sempervirens Form Form Leaves Leaves
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Epimedium x perralchicum

Barrenwort, Barren Wort, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Mitre, Fairy Wings
Form Form flowers flowers leaves leaves leaves and flowers leaves and flowers
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Epimedium x rubrum

Bishop's hat, Red Barrenwort, Red Epimedium
Epimedium x rubrum Epimedium x rubrum Epimedium x rubrum Epimedium x rubrum Epimedium x rubrum Epimedium x rubrum Epimedium x rubrum leaves summer Epimedium x rubrum leaves summer Epimedium x rubrum summer Epimedium x rubrum summer Epimedium x rubrum Epimedium x rubrum
1 Cultivar/Variety

Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'

Bicolor Barrenwort, Bicolor Epimedium
Flower close up Flower close up Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' leaf close up leaf close up Form Form Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'

Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum'

Bishop's Hat, Bishop's hat 'Niveum', Fairy wings 'Niveum', Snowy Barrenwort, White Epimedium, Young's Barrenwort
Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' Form Form Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' Leaves Leaves

Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Dutchman's Pipe Cactus, Jungle Cactus, Lady of the Night, Night-blooming Cactus, Night-blooming Cereus, Night Queen, Orchid Cactus, Queen of the Night
Shoots of flattened, leaf-like green stems with "midveins." Shoots of flattened, leaf-like green stems with "midveins." White flower with thin outer sepals & broad inner petals. Bud. White flower with thin outer sepals & broad inner petals. Bud. White petals, many stamens & large, spidery stigma. White petals, many stamens & large, spidery stigma. Close-up of elongated, up-curved floral tube & tight bud. Close-up of elongated, up-curved floral tube & tight bud. Hand cradling a flattened, green, leaf-like stem. Hand cradling a flattened, green, leaf-like stem. Two white, many-petaled flowers w/ large spidery stigmas Two white, many-petaled flowers w/ large spidery stigmas

Epipremnum aureum

Devil's Ivy, Devil's Vine, Golden Pothos, Ivy Arum, Marble Queen, Pothos, Taro Vine
Houseplant view Houseplant view glossy, variegated leaves with cascading stems glossy, variegated leaves with cascading stems Potted plant with green and yellow, heart-shaped leaves. Potted plant with green and yellow, heart-shaped leaves. hanging pot small, green leaves with cream colored variegation, hanging pot small, green leaves with cream colored variegation, Large vine climbing high into a tree. Leaves are very large. Large vine climbing high into a tree. Leaves are very large. Ground carpeted in green and yellow, heart-shaped leaves. Ground carpeted in green and yellow, heart-shaped leaves.
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Epipremnum pinnatum

Cebu Blue, Centipede Tongavine, Dragon-Tail Plant, Silver Vine, Taro Vine, Tibatib
houseplant view with young leaves houseplant view with young leaves Large-leaf aroid climbing a tree trunk. Leaves have blue sheen Large-leaf aroid climbing a tree trunk. Leaves have blue sheen Large-leaf aroid climbing a tree trunk. Large-leaf aroid climbing a tree trunk.
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Episcia cupreata

Flame Violet
Episcia cupreata 'Silver Sheen' Episcia cupreata 'Silver Sheen' Episcia cupreata in a tropical landscape Episcia cupreata in a tropical landscape Episcia cupreata in a tropical landscape Episcia cupreata in a tropical landscape Episcia cupreata 'Acajou' Episcia cupreata 'Acajou' Episcia cupreata Episcia cupreata Episcia cupreata Episcia cupreata
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Episcia 'Pink Brocade'

Flame African Violet, Flame Violet, Pink Brocade
Variegated Leaves Variegated Leaves

Episcia reptans

Acajou, Cyrtudeira, Flame, Flame African Violet, Flame Violet, Frosty, Lady Lou, Moss agate, Red African Violet
Flower, buds and leaves Flower, buds and leaves Leaves and flower Leaves and flower

Equisetum arvense

Common Horsetail, Field Horsetail, Horsetail, Scouring rush, Western horsetail
Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetem arvense Equisetem arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense Equisetum arvense

Equisetum praealtum

Scouring Rush, Tall Scouring-rush
Equisetum praealtum Equisetum praealtum Equisetum praealtum Equisetum praealtum Equisetum praealtum Equisetum praealtum

Equisetum scirpoides

Dwarf Horsetail, Dwarf Scouringrush, Dwarf Scouring Rush, Sedge Horsetail
Form Form Form Form Stems with scale-like leaves Stems with scale-like leaves Spore cone Spore cone Jointed stems Jointed stems Form Form

Eragrostis curvula

African lovegrass, Boer Lovegrass, Curved Lovegrass, Weeping Lovegrass, Weeping Love Grass
Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis curvula Eragrostis cilianensis Eragrostis cilianensis

Eragrostis hirsuta

Bigtop Lovegrass, Bigtop Love Grass, Little Blue Stem
Form Form Hairs ar base of leaf blade Hairs ar base of leaf blade Inflorescence Inflorescence Leaf blade Leaf blade

Eragrostis spectabilis

Purple Lovegrass, Purple Love Grass, Tumble Grass
Eragrostrum spectablis Eragrostrum spectablis Eragrostrum spectablis Eragrostrum spectablis Eragrostrum spectablis Eragrostrum spectablis Eragrostis spectabilis Eragrostis spectabilis Eragrostis spectabilis Eragrostis spectabilis Eragrostis spectabilis Eragrostis spectabilis

Eranthis cilicica

Winter Aconite
Habit of the species showing yellow flowers on very short plants Habit of the species showing yellow flowers on very short plants Close-up of the yellow flower Close-up of the yellow flower

Eranthis hyemalis

Winter Aconite, Winter Hellebore, Winter Wolf's Bane
leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers Sculptural in the winter Sculptural in the winter

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Burnweed, Butterweed, Eastern Burnweed, Fireweed, Pilewort, White Fireweed
Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L. Erechtites hieraciifolia L.

Eremochloa ophiuroides

Centipedegrass
Summer form Summer form Lawn with a large, ring-shaped, dead patch caused by disease. Lawn with a large, ring-shaped, dead patch caused by disease. Branch with opposite leaves Branch with opposite leaves Purple flowers Purple flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Eremurus

Desert Candle, Foxtail Lily
Eremurus flowers Eremurus flowers Eremurus in the landscape Eremurus in the landscape Eremurus flower close-up Eremurus flower close-up Eremurus roots Eremurus roots flowers flowers flowers flowers
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Erianthus alopecuroides

Foxtail Plume Grass, Silver Plume Grass, Wooly Beard Grass
Form in September in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina Form in September in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina Seedhead in September in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina Seedhead in September in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina

Erianthus giganteus

Giant Plumegrass, Giant Plume Grass, Sugarcane, Sugarcane Plumegrass, Sugarcane Plume Grass
Form Form Plume close up Plume close up

Erica carnea

Alpine Heath, Heath, Scotch Heath, Spring Heath, Winter Heath
Erica carnea 'Challenger' Erica carnea 'Challenger' Erica carnea 'Challenger' Erica carnea 'Challenger' Erica carnea 'Isabell' Erica carnea 'Isabell' Erica carnea 'Pink Spangles' Erica carnea 'Pink Spangles' Erica carnea 'Springwood White' Erica carnea 'Springwood White' Form Form
23 Cultivars/Varieties

Erigeron

Common Fleabane, Daisy Fleabane, Fleabane
White daisy flowers with yellow eyes. White daisy flowers with yellow eyes. Erect plants with pale pink daisy "flowers" with yellow disks. Erect plants with pale pink daisy "flowers" with yellow disks. low-growing plant with pink daisy "flowers" with yellow disks. low-growing plant with pink daisy "flowers" with yellow disks. Tight, low mound with large white daisy "flowers" Tight, low mound with large white daisy "flowers" Coarsely toothed leaves & white daisy "flower" with yellow "eye" Coarsely toothed leaves & white daisy "flower" with yellow "eye" Daisy "flower" with pink ray florets & yellow disk florets. Daisy "flower" with pink ray florets & yellow disk florets.
15 Cultivars/Varieties