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Abronia fragrans

Fragrant Sand Verbena, Fragrant Sand-verbena, Fragrant Verbena, Fragrent White Sand Verbena, Heart's Delight, Prairie Snowball, Sand Verbena, Snowball Sand Verbena, Snowball Verbena, Sweet Sand-verbena, Wild Lantana
Flower closeup Flower closeup Form Form Closed buds Closed buds Leaf and flower Leaf and flower Flower Flower

Acalypha hispida

Bristly Copperleaf, Chenille Plant, Foxtail, Philippines Medusa, Red Hot Cat's Tail, Red-Hot Cattail, Red-hot Cat Tail
Flower on leaf Flower on leaf Flower close up Flower close up Long flowers Long flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Ovate medium green leaves Ovate medium green leaves
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Acalypha wilkesiana

Cooperleaf, Copperleaf, Copper Plant, Jacob's Coat, Lance Copperleaf
Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana Acalypha wilkesiana
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Adonidia merrillii

Christmas Palm, Dwarf Royal Palm, Manila Palm
Solitary palm with recurved & arching pinnate leaves. Solitary palm with recurved & arching pinnate leaves. Group of solitary palm with recurved & arching pinnate leaves. Group of solitary palm with recurved & arching pinnate leaves. Palm leaves Palm leaves Form Form Flower Flower Adonidia merrillii fruits ripen from green to bright red. Adonidia merrillii fruits ripen from green to bright red.

Aechmea fasciata

Silver Vase Bromeliad, Silver Vase Plant, Urn Plant
Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Silver-banded foliage and a cone-like pink inflorescence. Pink, cone-like inflorescence & blue flower buds Pink, cone-like inflorescence & blue flower buds
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Aeschynanthus humilis

Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Vine
Blooms and leaves Blooms and leaves Side view of flower Side view of flower Close up of flower Close up of flower Growing on a tree Growing on a tree
1 Cultivar/Variety

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock, Hollyhocks
Alcea rosea Alcea rosea Alcea rosea Alcea rosea Alcea rosea Alcea rosea Leaves Leaves Flowers Flowers Flower Flower
1 Cultivar/Variety

Alsobia dianthiflora

Chocolate Soldier, Episcia, Lace Flower, Lace Flower Vine, Lace-Flower Vine
Close up of white tubular flower with fringed petal lobes. Close up of white tubular flower with fringed petal lobes. Alsobia Dianthflora Alsobia Dianthflora Alsobia Dianthflora Alsobia Dianthflora Alsobia Dianthflora Alsobia Dianthflora
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Alstroemeria

Lily-of-the-Incas, Parrot Lily, Peruvian Lily, Princess Lily
'Princess Fabiana' - Flowers, Buds & Leaves- Aug. 11 - Wake Co., 'Princess Fabiana' - Flowers, Buds & Leaves- Aug. 11 - Wake Co., Alstroemeria Alstroemeria Alstromeria Alstromeria Alstroemeria Alstroemeria Alstroemeria Alstroemeria Alstroemeria Alstroemeria
87 Cultivars/Varieties

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Cocks Comb, Lady Bleeding, Love Lies Bleeding, Pile Wort, Prince-of-Wales Feather, Prince's Feather, Prince's-feather, Red Cocks Comb
Flower Flower Leaves Leaves Form Form Flower and leaf Flower and leaf
1 Cultivar/Variety

Anacis major

Forest Tickseed, Greater Coreopsis, Greater Tickseed, Whorled Coreopsis, Whorled Leaf Coreopsis, Woodland Coreopsis, Wood Tickseed
leaves and yellow daisy "flowers" leaves and yellow daisy "flowers" Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Yellow daisy "flowers" Yellow daisy "flowers"

Anacis verticillata

Threadleaf Coreopsis, Thread-leaf Tickseed, Threadleaf tickseed, Tickseed, Whorled Coreopsis
Lots of yellow daisy "flowers" Lots of yellow daisy "flowers" Yellow daisy "flowers," buds and thread-like leaves Yellow daisy "flowers," buds and thread-like leaves Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Lots of yellow daisy "flowers" Lots of yellow daisy "flowers" Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Head of yellow ray flowers and yellow disk flowers.
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Anethum graveolens

Anet, Dill, Dill-Oil Plant, East Indian Dill, Indian Dill, Meeting-Seed, Sabbath Day Posy
Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Anthriscus cerefolium

Chervil, French Parsley, Garden Chervil
Chervil plant Chervil plant Herbarium Sheet Herbarium Sheet Seed Pod Seed Pod Anthriscus cerefolium Anthriscus cerefolium Anthriscus cerefolium Anthriscus cerefolium Anthriscus cerefolium Anthriscus cerefolium

Antirrhinum majus

Common Snapdragon, Garden Snapdragon, Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Antirrhinum majus Flower Form Flower Form
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Aphelandra squarrosa

Saffron Spike Zebra, Zebra Plant
Aphelandra squarrosa Aphelandra squarrosa Aphelandra squarrosa Aphelandra squarrosa Flowers Flowers

Araucaria heterophylla

Australian Pine, House Pine, Living Christmas Tree, Norfolk Island Pine, Norfolk-Island-Pine, Norfolk Pine, Polynesian Pine, Star Pine, Triangle Tree
Araucaria heterophylla Araucaria heterophylla dense, dark green, awl-shaped, lanceolate, 0.5 inch long leaves dense, dark green, awl-shaped, lanceolate, 0.5 inch long leaves Araucaria heterophylla Araucaria heterophylla Leaves Leaves Branch Branch Native habitat Native habitat

Arctotis stoechadifolia

Blue-eyed African Daisy, Blue Eyed Daisy, Cape Daisy, South African Daisy, White Arctotis
Flower Flower flower and form flower and form Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower

Aspidistra elatior

Bar Room Plant, Barroom Plant, Cast Iron Plant, Haran, Iron Plant, Variegated Cast Iron Plant
Form Form Close up of leaves Close up of leaves new leaves, Wake County, NC new leaves, Wake County, NC Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Asplenium bulbiferum

Hen and Chickens Fern, Mother Fern, Mother Spleenwort, New Zealand Common Spleenwort, Pikopiko
Asplenium bulbiferum Asplenium bulbiferum frond with small plants growing from it. frond with small plants growing from it. Asplenium bulbiferum Asplenium bulbiferum Asplenium bulbiferum Asplenium bulbiferum frond with small plants growing from it. frond with small plants growing from it. frond with small plants growing from it. frond with small plants growing from it.

Austrocylindropuntia subulata

Eve's Needle, Eve's Needle Cactus, Eve's Pin, Eve's Pin Cactus, Eve's-Pin Prickleypear, Long Spine Cactus
Plant Plant Form Form Stem base Stem base Flowers Flowers Form in native habitat Form in native habitat Close up Close up
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata'

Crested Eve's Needle, Eve's Needle Crest
Form Form Leaves Leaves Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata' Austrocylindropuntia subulata 'Cristata'

Beaucarnea recurvata

Bottle Palm, Elephant-foot Tree, Ponytail Palm, Pony Tail Plant
Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata

Berberis aquifolium

Creeping Mahonia, Holly-leaved Barberry, Mountain Grape, Oregon Grape, Oregon Grapeholly, Oregon Grape Holly, Oregon Holly, Oregon Hollygrape, Tall Mahonia
Shrub with yellow flowers Shrub with yellow flowers Mahonia aquifolium Mahonia aquifolium Purple berries against red leaves in fall Purple berries against red leaves in fall Pinnately compound leaves Pinnately compound leaves Early spring in a woodland habitat. Early spring in a woodland habitat. Flower buds early spring Flower buds early spring
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group

Beet, Beetroot, Beetroots, Beets, Garden Beet, Garden Beets, Red Beet
Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Garden Beet Group)
1 Cultivar/Variety

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group

Beet Root, Beets, Beet Spinach, Beet Spinaches, Chard, Leaf Beet, Perpetual Spinach, Red Beet, Roman Kale, Silver Beet, Silver Beets, Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group) Beta vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group) field of Beta vulgaris field of Beta vulgaris Cercospora beticola on Beta vulgaris Cercospora beticola on Beta vulgaris
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mullberry, Tapa Cloth Tree
Broussonetia papyrifera Broussonetia papyrifera Broussonetia papyrifera Broussonetia papyrifera Fruit and Leaves On Tree Fruit and Leaves On Tree Fruit and Leaf Fruit and Leaf Leaves Leaves

Bulbophyllum appendiculatum

Cirrhopetalum, Old World Orchid, Stinking Bulbophyllum
Purple Orchid flower detail Purple Orchid flower detail Leaves are on the left side of photo Leaves are on the left side of photo Pressed & dried Form with roots on a sheet of paper Pressed & dried Form with roots on a sheet of paper Form with roots from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, UK Form with roots from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, UK

Calathea crotalifera

Caeroba, Peacock Plant, Rattle Shaker, Rattle Snake Plant, Red Veined Prayer, Yellow Rattleshaker
Upright flower stalk covered by yellow imbricate bracts. Upright flower stalk covered by yellow imbricate bracts. Broad thin leaves and yellow inflorescences. Broad thin leaves and yellow inflorescences.

Callistephus chinensis

Annual Aster, Aster Sinensis, China Aster
Callistephus chinensis Callistephus chinensis Callistephus chinensis Callistephus chinensis Callistephus chinensis Callistephus chinensis
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Calochortus

Butterfly Tulip, Calochortus nuttalli, Cat Ear, Globe Tulip, Mariposa Lily, Sego Lily, Star Tulip
Calochotus clavatus Calochotus clavatus Calochotus venustus Calochotus venustus Calochotus plummerae Calochotus plummerae Calochortus ambiguus Calochortus ambiguus Calochortus argillosus Calochortus argillosus Calochortus catalinae Calochortus catalinae

Camellia japonica

Camellia, Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia, Peony Camellia, Thea Japonica
Camellia japonica Camellia japonica Camellia japonica Magic City skdavidson nhc master gardener flow Camellia japonica Magic City skdavidson nhc master gardener flow Camellia japonica Grace Albritton skdavidson nhc master gardener Camellia japonica Grace Albritton skdavidson nhc master gardener Camellia Japonica Camellia Japonica Camellia Japonica Camellia Japonica Camellia Japonica Camellia Japonica
17 Cultivars/Varieties

Canna indica

Achira, African Arrowroot, Arrowroot, Canna, Edible Canna, Indian Shot, Purple Arrowroot, Queensland Arrowroot, Sierra Leone Arrowroot, Tous-les-mois, Wild Canna Lily
Form Form Plant Plant Red, narrow flowers Red, narrow flowers Narrow red flowers. Narrow red flowers.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Canna x generalis

Canna, Canna Lily, Common Garden Canna, Garden Canna
Cannas in the landscape Cannas in the landscape Upright shoots with large leaves and terminal orange flowers Upright shoots with large leaves and terminal orange flowers Yellow flowers with orange speckles. Yellow flowers with orange speckles. Upright shoots with large leaves and terminal orange flowers Upright shoots with large leaves and terminal orange flowers large red leaves and terminal orange flowers large red leaves and terminal orange flowers Upright shoots with large leaves and terminal orange flowers Upright shoots with large leaves and terminal orange flowers
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Carissa macrocarpa

Natal Plum
Fruit Fruit Leaves Leaves Thorns Thorns Flower Buds Flower Buds Flower Flower Form Form
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Carya aquatica

Bitter Pecan, Bitter Water Hickory, Swamp Hickory, Water Hickory, Water Pignut
Form Form Branches (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Branches (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Fruits (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Fruits (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Toothed margins (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Toothed margins (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Stem and buds (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Stem and buds (Pitt County, NC)-Late Fall Leaves Leaves

Carya cordiformis

Bitter Hickory, Bitternut, Bitternut Hickory, Bitter Pecan, Pig Hickory, Red Hickory, Swamp Hickory, White Hickory
Tree form (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Tree form (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Tree form (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Tree form (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Branches (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Branches (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Front and back of leaves (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Front and back of leaves (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Compound leaf and fruit (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Compound leaf and fruit (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Serrated margins (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Serrated margins (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall

Carya glabra

Broom Hickory, Coast Pignut Hickory, Pignut, Pignut Hickory, Red Hickory, Small Fruited Hickory, Smoothbark Hickory, Swamp Hickory, Sweet Pignut Hickory, Switch Hickory
Tree form (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Tree form (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Form Form Fall form Fall form Branch and leaves (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Branch and leaves (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Reddish new growth of leaves Reddish new growth of leaves Leaves Leaves
1 Cultivar/Variety

Carya laciniosa

Big Shellbark Hickory, Broom Hickory, King Nut, Shagbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory
Form looking up (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall Form looking up (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall Compound leaves (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall Compound leaves (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves Serrated margin (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall Serrated margin (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall Compound leaves (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall Compound leaves (North Carolina, US)-Early Fall

Carya tomentosa

Big-bud Hickory, Mockernut Hickory, Squarenut, White Heart Hickory, White Hickory
Tree form (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Tree form (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Front and back of leaf (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Front and back of leaf (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Serrated margins (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Serrated margins (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall End bud (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall End bud (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Stem buds (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Stem buds (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Bark close-up (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall Bark close-up (Guilford County, NC)-Early Fall

Castanea dentata

American Chestnut, Chestnut
Castanea dentata Castanea dentata Castanea dentata Castanea dentata Leaves, burr, and nuts Leaves, burr, and nuts Fall color Fall color Male catkin Male catkin Castanea dentata Castanea dentata

Cattleya

Brazilian Orchid, Cat Orchid, Corsage Orchid, Queen of orchids
Pair of classic purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lip Pair of classic purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lip Purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lips Purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lips Cattleya schilleriana Cattleya schilleriana Cattleya luetzelburgii Cattleya luetzelburgii Cattleya luteola Cattleya luteola Form Form
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Cattleya forbesii

Cocktail Orchid, Forbes cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’ Cattleya forbesii ‘Prazer’

Cattleya labiata

Crimson Cattleya, Ruby-Lipped Cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata 'Helena' Cattleya labiata 'Helena' Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata Cattleya labiata 'Helena' Cattleya labiata 'Helena'

Cattleya mossiae

Easter Cattleya, Easter Orchid, Mrs. Moss' Cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Cattleya mossiae tipo Cattleya mossiae tipo Cattleya mossiae forma aquinii 'Canaima's Paradise' Cattleya mossiae forma aquinii 'Canaima's Paradise' Cattleya mossiae fma. coerulea 'Andreina' Cattleya mossiae fma. coerulea 'Andreina' Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's Cattleya mossiae fma. semi-alba ‘Canaima's
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cattleya trianae

Christmas Orchid, Flor de Mayo, May Flower, Winter Cattleya
Flower Flower Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae Cattleya trianae tipo Cattleya trianae tipo Flower Flower

Celosia argentea

Celosia Plumosa, Cockscomb, Cockscomb Celosia, Fairy Fountain, Feather Celosia, Feather Cockscomb, Feathered Amaranth, Lagos Spinach, Plumed cockscomb, Plumeflower, Prince of Wales Feather, Quail grass, Red Fox, Red Spinach, Silver Cockscomb, Woolflower
Form Form Various colors Various colors Flowers Flowers Crested varieties Crested varieties Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Leaves Leaves
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Centaurea cyanus

Bachelor's Button, Bachelors Buttons, Bluebottle, Cornflower
blue/purple flowers and green stems blue/purple flowers and green stems Blue daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers Purple and white daisy flowers Purple and white daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers, close up. Blue daisy flowers, close up. Blue daisy flowers, close up. showing phyllaries. Blue daisy flowers, close up. showing phyllaries.