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Fodder Vetch

Vicia villosa
Vicia Villosa Vicia Villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa

Folsom's Weeping Holly

Ilex vomitoria 'Folsom's Weeping'
Form Form Fruit and leaves Fruit and leaves Ilex vomitoria f. pendula's berries, leaves, and bark Ilex vomitoria f. pendula's berries, leaves, and bark Ilex vomitoria f. Pendula Ilex vomitoria f. Pendula Ilex vomitoria f. Pendula Ilex vomitoria f. Pendula A tree trimmed to a mushroom shape. Weeping branches cut off! A tree trimmed to a mushroom shape. Weeping branches cut off!

Fontanesia

Fontanesia fortunei
Form Form Flower, stem, back of leaf Flower, stem, back of leaf Unripe fruits Unripe fruits Leaves and stem Leaves and stem Leaf closeup Leaf closeup

Fool's Onion

Brodiaea
Dark blue, star-shaped flowers. Dark blue, star-shaped flowers. Dark blue, star-shaped flowers. Dark blue, star-shaped flowers. Solitary upright violet-colored flower Solitary upright violet-colored flower Solitary upright violet-colored flowers Solitary upright violet-colored flowers Hand cradling a cluster of pale pink flowers Hand cradling a cluster of pale pink flowers Hand cradling white, star-shaped flowers Hand cradling white, star-shaped flowers

Forage Radish

Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus
Roots Roots Whole plant Whole plant Root cut in half Root cut in half Flower Flower Seeds Seeds A variety of roots A variety of roots
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Forbes cattleya

Cattleya forbesii
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’

Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra
Hakonechloa macra form Hakonechloa macra form Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea' leaves Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea' leaves Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' mass planting around tree Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' mass planting around tree Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' form Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' form Hakonechloa macro 'Aureola' leavees Hakonechloa macro 'Aureola' leavees Hakonechloa 'Stripe It Rich' form Hakonechloa 'Stripe It Rich' form
10 Cultivars/Varieties

Forest Lily

Veltheimia
Veltheimia bracteata 'Yellow' Veltheimia bracteata 'Yellow' Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia Veltheimia Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Forest Lily

Veltheimia capensis
Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis Veltheimia capensis

Forest Lily

Veltheimia bracteata
Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Forest Pansy

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Forest Pansy Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Forest Sunflower

Helianthus decapetalus
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Leaves Leaves Back of flower and leaves Back of flower and leaves Native habitat Native habitat

Forest Tickseed

Anacis major
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"

Forget-me-not

Myosotis sylvatica
Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Forget-me-not

Myosotis scorpioides
Plant form in bloom (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Plant form in bloom (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Close-up of flower (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Close-up of flower (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Side view of flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Side view of flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Stem and fruits (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Stem and fruits (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Fruits forming (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Fruits forming (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Forked Bluecurls

Trichostema dichotomum
Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Felt Fern

Pyrrosia hastata
Pyrrosia hastata Pyrrosia hastata
1 Cultivar/Variety

Forked-leaf White Oak

Quercus alba
Full Form Full Form white oak in spring brunswick nature park skdavidson white oak in spring brunswick nature park skdavidson Quercus alba Quercus alba Leaf and Fruit Leaf and Fruit Leaves with alternate arrangement on the stem Leaves with alternate arrangement on the stem Fall color and form Fall color and form

Forkert Pecan

Carya illinoinensis 'Forkert'

Fork-Toothed Ookow

Dichelostemma congestum
Form in June in Lyle, Washington Form in June in Lyle, Washington Flower buds in June in Ashland, Oregon Flower buds in June in Ashland, Oregon Flowers in May in Marin County, California Flowers in May in Marin County, California Seedpods in August in Rickreall, Oregon Seedpods in August in Rickreall, Oregon

Formosa Bloodleaf

Iresine diffusa f. herbstii
Variegated leaves Variegated leaves Variegated leaves Variegated leaves Close up of varigated leaves Close up of varigated leaves Form with colorful leaves Form with colorful leaves Leaves of a cultivar Leaves of a cultivar Green leaves with yellow veins Green leaves with yellow veins
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Formosa Lily

Lilium formosanum
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

Formosan Firethorn

Pyracantha koidzumii
Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Formosan Lily

Lilium formosanum
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

Formosan Sweetgum

Liquidambar formosana
leaf leaf fruit fruit Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Formosan Toad Lily

Tricyrtis formosana
Tricyrtis formosana Tricyrtis formosana Tricyrtis-formosana Tricyrtis-formosana Tricyrtis-formosana Tricyrtis-formosana Tricyrtis formosana Tricyrtis formosana Tricyrtis formosana Tricyrtis formosana Tricyrtis formosana Tricyrtis formosana
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Formosa Pyracantha

Pyracantha koidzumii
Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii Pyracantha koidzumii
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Formosa Sweetgum

Liquidambar formosana
leaf leaf fruit fruit Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Formosa Sweet Gum

Liquidambar formosana
leaf leaf fruit fruit Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana Liquidambar formosana
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Forster Sentry Palm

Howea forsteriana
Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Howea forsteriana Potted nursery stock of a pinnate-leaved palm Potted nursery stock of a pinnate-leaved palm A patio dining area with large pots of feather-leaf palms A patio dining area with large pots of feather-leaf palms

Forsythia

Forsythia
Forsythia Forsythia Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower Flower
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Forsythia Sage

Salvia madrensis
Erect or ascending spikes of yellow, fuzzy flowers. Erect or ascending spikes of yellow, fuzzy flowers. Erect or ascending spikes of yellow, fuzzy flowers. Erect or ascending spikes of yellow, fuzzy flowers. Close-up of a single yellow, tubular, fuzzy flower Close-up of a single yellow, tubular, fuzzy flower Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl' Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl' Erect or ascending spikes of yellow, fuzzy flowers. Erect or ascending spikes of yellow, fuzzy flowers. Erect or ascending spikes of yellow flowers & hummingbird Erect or ascending spikes of yellow flowers & hummingbird
1 Cultivar/Variety

Fortnight Lily

Dietes
bud bud flower flower flower flower flower flower flower flower flowers flowers
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Fortune's Empress Tree

Paulownia fortunei
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Bark Bark

Fortune's Fontanesia

Fontanesia fortunei
Form Form Flower, stem, back of leaf Flower, stem, back of leaf Unripe fruits Unripe fruits Leaves and stem Leaves and stem Leaf closeup Leaf closeup

Fortune's Mahonia

Berberis fortunei
Green compound leaves Green compound leaves Green compound leaves and clusters of yellow flowers Green compound leaves and clusters of yellow flowers Compound leaves with reddish new growth Compound leaves with reddish new growth long narrow Pinnate leaves long narrow Pinnate leaves Round purple-blue berries Round purple-blue berries Shrubs planted as a hedge Shrubs planted as a hedge
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Fortune's Osmanthus

Osmanthus x fortunei
Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Shrub with dark green leaves. Shrub with dark green leaves.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Fortune's Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei
Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Plantation Plantation Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus fortunei
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Fortune's Tea Olive

Osmanthus x fortunei
Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei in the fall in Moore County Osmanthus x fortunei Osmanthus x fortunei Shrub with dark green leaves. Shrub with dark green leaves.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Fortuniena rose

Rosa 'Fortuniena'
Flower detail Flower detail Flowers Flowers

Foster Holly

Ilex x attenuata Foster Hybrid Group
Full form Full form Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri' Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri' Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Ilex X attenuata 'Foster No 2 Ilex X attenuata 'Foster No 2 Leaves Leaves
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Fosteriana Tulips

Tulipa fosteriana
Flowers Flowers Form Form Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Tulipa fosteriana Tulipa fosteriana Tulipa fosteriana Tulipa fosteriana
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Fosteri Hybrid Holly

Ilex x attenuata Foster Hybrid Group
Full form Full form Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri' Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri' Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Ilex X attenuata 'Foster No 2 Ilex X attenuata 'Foster No 2 Leaves Leaves
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Foster's Holly

Ilex x attenuata Foster Hybrid Group
Full form Full form Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri' Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri' Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Leaves and Fruit Ilex X attenuata 'Foster No 2 Ilex X attenuata 'Foster No 2 Leaves Leaves
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Foundation Yew

Taxus x media
Taxus x media Taxus x media Female cones are red and fleshy. Female cones are red and fleshy. Taxus x media Taxus x media Taxus x media Taxus x media Taxus x media Taxus x media Taxus x media Taxus x media
11 Cultivars/Varieties

Fountain Bamboo

Fargesia nitida
Form Form Leaves Leaves Leaf and stem Leaf and stem
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Fountainbush

Russelia equisetiformis
Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis