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Agave amica

Amole, Polyanthus Lily, St. Joesph's Staff, Tuberose
Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica Agave amica
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Agave virginica

American Agave, American Aloe, Decidious Agave, Eastern Agave, False Aloe
Entire plant showing a basal rosette of spear like green leaves Entire plant showing a basal rosette of spear like green leaves Thin long green flowering stem Thin long green flowering stem Young plant showing green long leaves in a bunch Young plant showing green long leaves in a bunch Inflorescence on a flowering stem Inflorescence on a flowering stem thin, long green flower base with conspicuous anthers at the top thin, long green flower base with conspicuous anthers at the top Closeup of the flower Closeup of the flower
1 Cultivar/Variety

Ageratina altissima

Fall Poison, Richweed, Tremetol, White Sanicle, White Snakeroot
Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Eupatorium rugosum Eupatorium rugosum Tiny white flowers in dense clusters and heads. Tiny white flowers in dense clusters and heads.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Apocynum cannabinum

Amy Root, Dogbane, Hemp Dogbane, Indian Hemp, Prairie Dogbane
Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum Leaves Leaves Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum Seeds Seeds

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Pale Indian Plantain
Cacalia atriplicifolia Cacalia atriplicifolia Cacalia atriplicifolia Cacalia atriplicifolia Cacalia atriplicifolia Cacalia atriplicifolia Arnoglossum atriplicifolium Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

Aruncus dioicus

Bride’s-feathers, Eastern Goat's Beard, Goat's Beard
Form Form Form Form Aruncus dioicus Aruncus dioicus Aruncus dioicus Aruncus dioicus Aruncus dioicus Aruncus dioicus Aruncus dioicus Aruncus dioicus
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Baptisia alba

False Indigo, Thin-Pod White Wild Indigo, White False Indigo, White Indigo, White Wild Indigo, Wild Indigo, Wild White Indigo
Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba Baptisia alba

Brugmansia

Angel's Trumpet, Tree Daturas
Brugmansia Brugmansia Form in native habitat Form in native habitat Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Yellow flowers Yellow flowers Pink Flowers Pink Flowers White flower White flower

Buddleja

Butterfly Bush
Flowers of 'Lonchinch' Flowers of 'Lonchinch' Flowers of 'Lonchinch' Flowers of 'Lonchinch' Flutterby 'Peace' flowers Flutterby 'Peace' flowers Flutterby 'Lavendar' flowers Flutterby 'Lavendar' flowers Shoot with gray green leaves & terminal spikes of orange flowers Shoot with gray green leaves & terminal spikes of orange flowers
20 Cultivars/Varieties

Ceanothus americanus

Mountain Snowbell, New Jersey Tea
Ceanothus americanus Ceanothus americanus Flowers Flowers Form Form Ceanothus americanus Ceanothus americanus Form Form Ceanothus americanus Ceanothus americanus

Clematis virginiana

Devil's Darning Needles, Old Man's Beard, Virgin's-Bower, Woodbine
White four petaled flowers White four petaled flowers Fruits Fruits clusters of white flowers. clusters of white flowers. Form Form

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida Cornus florida Cornus florida Cornus florida Cornus florida Cornus florida Cornus florida Cornus florida 'Appalachian Blush' Flower Close-up (Warren County, NC) 'Appalachian Blush' Flower Close-up (Warren County, NC) Cornus florida Cornus florida
17 Cultivars/Varieties

Crinum americanum

American Crinum Lily, Crinum Lily, Florida Swamp Lily, Florida Swamp-Lily, Seven Sisters, Southern Swamp Lily, Spider Lily, String Lily, Swamp Lily
Form Form Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Crinum americanum Crinum americanum Crinum americanum Crinum americanum Leaves Leaves
1 Cultivar/Variety

Daphne odora

Dwarf Bay, Fragrant Daphne, Paradise Plant, Spurge Flax, Spurge Laurel, Winter Daphne
Flower - Closeup - Mid-Feb., Warren Co., NC Flower - Closeup - Mid-Feb., Warren Co., NC Shrub with variegated leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers. Shrub with variegated leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers. Daphne odora Daphne odora Flower - Side View - Mid-Feb., Warren Co., NC Flower - Side View - Mid-Feb., Warren Co., NC Daphne odora Daphne odora Daphne odora Daphne odora
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Daphne odora 'Marginata'

Variegated fragrant daphne, Variegated winter daphne
Flowers Flowers Form Form

Datura innoxia

Angel's Trumpet, Downy Thorn-Apple, Prickly Burr
Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia Datura innoxia

Datura metel

Angel's Trumpet, Death Angel, Devil's Trumpet, Downy Thorn-apple, Hindu Datura, Horn of Plenty, Metel, Thorn-Apple
Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel Datura metel
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Datura stramonium

Datura, Devil's Snare, Devil's Trumpet, Jamestown Weed, Jimsonweed, Moonflower, Stinkweed, Stinkwort, Thorn-apple, Yugoslavian Stramonium
Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura-stramonium Datura-stramonium

Datura wrightii

Angel's Trumpet, Indian Apple, Jimsonweed, Moon Lily, Sacred Datura, Sacred Thorn-Apple, Thorn-Apple, Tolguacha, Western Jimson Weed
Flower close up Flower close up Flower and leaves Flower and leaves form form Flower buds Flower buds Native habitat Native habitat Form Form

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon, Common Persimmon, Date Plum, Eastern Persimmon, Jove's Fruit, Persimmon, Possum Apples, Possumwood, Simmon, Winter Plum
Tree with semi-open crown and green leaves. Tree with semi-open crown and green leaves. Single fruit, orange with prominent calyx & persistent style. Single fruit, orange with prominent calyx & persistent style. Leaves turning a rich orange. Leaves turning a rich orange. Bell-shaped white flowers with a cone of stamens within. Bell-shaped white flowers with a cone of stamens within. Branches bearing leaves turning orange & reddish orange fruits Branches bearing leaves turning orange & reddish orange fruits Shoot bearing alternate, ovate leaves with entire margins. Shoot bearing alternate, ovate leaves with entire margins.
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Diospyros virginiana 'C-100'

C-100 Common Persimmon, Eastern Persimmon, Possumwood
Diospyros virginiana 'C-100' Diospyros virginiana 'C-100' Bark Bark Male flowers Male flowers

Diospyros virginiana 'Killen'

Killen Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana 'Killen' Diospyros virginiana 'Killen'

Diospyros virginiana 'Meader'

Meader Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana 'Meader' Diospyros virginiana 'Meader' leaves leaves

Diospyros virginiana 'Morris Burton'

Morris Burton Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana 'Morris Burton' Diospyros virginiana 'Morris Burton' fruit fruit

Diospyros virginiana 'Prok'

Prok Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana 'Prok' Diospyros virginiana 'Prok' Diospyros virginiana 'Prok' Diospyros virginiana 'Prok'

Erigeron pulchellus

Robin's Plantain
Erigeron pulchellus Erigeron pulchellus Underside of flower and hairy stem. Underside of flower and hairy stem. leaves leaves leaves and flowers leaves and flowers Erigeron pulchellus Erigeron pulchellus Erigeron pulchellus Erigeron pulchellus
1 Cultivar/Variety

Gardenia jasminoides

Cape Jasmine, Cape Jasmine Gardenia, Cape jessamine, Gardenia
Flower Flower Gardenia jasminoide Gardenia jasminoide Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia jasminoides Leaves Leaves Fruit Fruit Flowers Flowers
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel'

Crown Jewel Gardenia
Gardenia augusta 'Crown Jewel' Gardenia augusta 'Crown Jewel' 'Crown Jewel' 'Crown Jewel' Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel' Gardenia jasminoides 'Crown Jewel'

Gardenia jasminoides 'Jubilation'

Cape Jasmine, Gardenia jasminoides 'Lee One' or 'Leeone', Jubilation Cape Jessimine

Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'

Cape Jasmine 'Kleim's Hardy', Kleim's Hardy Gardenia
bud, spring, Durham County, NC bud, spring, Durham County, NC flowers, spring, Durham County, NC flowers, spring, Durham County, NC

Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'

Cape Jasmine, Creeping Gardenia, Dwarf Gardenia, Miniature Gardenia, Trailing Gardenia
Form Form Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans' Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans' Immature fruit Immature fruit Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans' Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'
1 Cultivar/Variety

Gardenia jasminoides 'Scentsation'

Gardenia

Gillenia trifoliata

American Ipecac, Bowman's Root, Indian Physic, Ipecac, Mountain Indian-physic
Close up of flowers and leaves Close up of flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Gillenia trifoliata Gillenia trifoliata Gillenia trifoliata Gillenia trifoliata
1 Cultivar/Variety

Ilex verticillata

Common Winterberry, Winterberry, Winterberry Holly
ilex verticillata fruit and leaves ilex verticillata fruit and leaves Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Ilex verticillata in container Ilex verticillata in container Ilex verticillata orange berries Ilex verticillata orange berries Ilex verticillata Ilex verticillata Ilex verticillata leaves and flowers Ilex verticillata leaves and flowers
11 Cultivars/Varieties

Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'

Winterberry

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'

Winter Gold Winterberry
Flowers Flowers Stem Stem Form Form Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' bark Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' bark Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Winter Red Winterberry
Form Form Mature fruits Mature fruits Leaves Leaves Flowers Flowers Bark Bark Stem Stem

Ipomoea alba

Moonflower, Moonvine, Tropical White Morning Glory
Flower Flower Seeds & Pods Seeds & Pods Ipomoea alba flower budding Ipomoea alba flower budding Ipomoea alba flower Ipomoea alba flower Ipomoea alba leaves and flowers Ipomoea alba leaves and flowers Ipomoea alba form Ipomoea alba form
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Itea virginica

Itea, Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Sweet Spire, Virginia Willow
Itea virginica Itea virginica red serrated leaves in November red serrated leaves in November Itea virginica Itea virginica Fall Form Fall Form Itea virginica Itea virginica Itea virginica Itea virginica
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'

Sweetspire, Sweet Spire, Tassel-White, Virginian Willow, Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Willow
flowers and leaves in summer in Moore County flowers and leaves in summer in Moore County Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' flowers Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' flowers Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' red leaves in late fall Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' red leaves in late fall Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' form Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' form Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' red leaves Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' red leaves Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' flowers Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' flowers

Itea virginica 'Little Henry'

Tassel-white, Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Willow
Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Flower Closeup Flower Closeup Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Itea virginica 'Little Henry' Itea virginica 'Little Henry'

Jasminum officinale

Common Jasmine, Poet's Jasmine, True Jasmine
White, star-shaped flowers. White, star-shaped flowers. Opposite pinnate leaves. Pink buds that open to white flowers. Opposite pinnate leaves. Pink buds that open to white flowers. Opposite pinnate leaves. White, star-shaped flowers. Opposite pinnate leaves. White, star-shaped flowers. In bloom, May In bloom, May Flowers Flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Lilium formosanum

Formosa Lily, Formosan Lily
upright plant with narrow leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers. upright plant with narrow leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers. Form Form Form and leaves Form and leaves Form with Agave - Wake Co., NC Form with Agave - Wake Co., NC Seeds - Wake County, NC Seeds - Wake County, NC Flowers/Leaves - Aug. 11 - Wake Co., NC Flowers/Leaves - Aug. 11 - Wake Co., NC

Lilium longiflorum

Bermuda Lily, Easter Lily, November Lily, Trumpet Lily
Cluster of white trumpet-shaped flowers. Cluster of white trumpet-shaped flowers. A white trumpet-shaped flower. A white trumpet-shaped flower. Lilium longiflorum Lilium longiflorum Lilium longiflorum Lilium longiflorum Cluster of white trumpet-shaped flowers. Cluster of white trumpet-shaped flowers.

Lilium regale

Regal Lily, Royal Lily, Trumpet Lily
Flowers Flowers Tall stems bearing clusters of white, trumpet flowers. Tall stems bearing clusters of white, trumpet flowers. Form Form White trumpet flowers that are pink on the outside (in bud). White trumpet flowers that are pink on the outside (in bud). Narrow, linear leaves alternately arranged on an unbranched stem Narrow, linear leaves alternately arranged on an unbranched stem clusters of white, trumpet flowers. clusters of white, trumpet flowers.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Lonicera periclymenum

Common Honeysuckle, European Honeysuckle, Woodbine
Large cluster of pink buds & open white flowers aging yellow Large cluster of pink buds & open white flowers aging yellow Large cluster of pink buds and open white flowers. Large cluster of pink buds and open white flowers. Opposite leaves & cluster of pink buds & open white flowers Opposite leaves & cluster of pink buds & open white flowers Clusters of white flowers aging to yellow Clusters of white flowers aging to yellow Single, 2-lipped, tubular flower with exserted stamens Single, 2-lipped, tubular flower with exserted stamens Cluster of ivory and yellow, 2-lipped, tubular flowers. Cluster of ivory and yellow, 2-lipped, tubular flowers.
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Mirabilis jalapa

Four-o'clock, Marvel-of-Peru
Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa form, Cabarrus County, NC form, Cabarrus County, NC flower close-up, Cabarrus County, NC flower close-up, Cabarrus County, NC Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa

Monarda clinopodia

Basil Beebalm, Basil Bergamot, White Bergamot
lush green foliage and terminal heads of white flowers. lush green foliage and terminal heads of white flowers. Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Withered flowers and narrow green calyces. Withered flowers and narrow green calyces.
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