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Leatherwood

Cyrilla racemiflora
Form in bloom Form in bloom Cyrilla racemiflora Cyrilla racemiflora Flowers Flowers Bee on the flower Bee on the flower Flowers Flowers Inflorecence Inflorecence

Leather Woodfern

Dryopteris marginalis
Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis Dryopteris marginalis

Lebanon Cedar

Cedrus libani
Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani
1 Cultivar/Variety

Lebanon squill

Puschkinia scilloides
Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe. Strappy leaves & white flowers. Petals with blue median stripe.

Leda

Rosa 'Leda'
Flower detail Flower detail Form in bloom Form in bloom

Legend of the Small®

Fothergilla x intermedia Legend of the Small® 'NCFI1'
Form of the shrub in bloon Form of the shrub in bloon Bottle brush- type white flowers Bottle brush- type white flowers Reddish- orange fall color of leaves Reddish- orange fall color of leaves

Legend of the Small Bottlebrush

Fothergilla x intermedia Legend of the Small® 'NCFI1'
Form of the shrub in bloon Form of the shrub in bloon Bottle brush- type white flowers Bottle brush- type white flowers Reddish- orange fall color of leaves Reddish- orange fall color of leaves

Lemoine Deutzia

Deutzia x lemoinei
Rounded clusters of white flowers. Rounded clusters of white flowers. Rounded clusters of white flowers. Rounded clusters of white flowers.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Lemoine Mockorange

Philadelphus x lemoinei
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Philadelphus x lemoinei Philadelphus x lemoinei Shrub Shrub Form Form Flower and Leaves Flower and Leaves
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemoine Mock Orange

Philadelphus x lemoinei
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Philadelphus x lemoinei Philadelphus x lemoinei Shrub Shrub Form Form Flower and Leaves Flower and Leaves
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemoine's Deutzia

Deutzia x lemoinei
Rounded clusters of white flowers. Rounded clusters of white flowers. Rounded clusters of white flowers. Rounded clusters of white flowers.
1 Cultivar/Variety

lemon

Citrus
Form of a mature ercect tree Form of a mature ercect tree Orange fruits and green leaves with entire margins Orange fruits and green leaves with entire margins Roughgreen fruit Roughgreen fruit 5 petaled white star-shaped flowers 5 petaled white star-shaped flowers Chart showing the different parts of the fruit structure Chart showing the different parts of the fruit structure
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon

Citrus x limon
Lemon tree growing in a pot Lemon tree growing in a pot Form of the tree with yellow fruits Form of the tree with yellow fruits Yellow lemon and green leaves Yellow lemon and green leaves close-up of green, ovate leaves with crenate margins close-up of green, ovate leaves with crenate margins Whitish flower with multiple stamens Whitish flower with multiple stamens view of flower buds, cultivar 'Ponderosa' view of flower buds, cultivar 'Ponderosa'
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Bacopa

Bacopa caroliniana
Flowers Flowers Leaves and stems Leaves and stems

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis
Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis Flower and stem, shows fine hairs Flower and stem, shows fine hairs leaves, Wake County, NC leaves, Wake County, NC
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Beebalm

Monarda citriodora
Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts A clump of pink-flowered plants. A clump of pink-flowered plants. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins. Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins.

Lemon Beebrush

Aloysia citriodora
Aloysia triphylla Aloysia triphylla Aloysia triphylla flower Aloysia triphylla flower Close up of flower Close up of flower Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora

Lemon Bergamot

Monarda citriodora
Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts A clump of pink-flowered plants. A clump of pink-flowered plants. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins. Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins.

Lemon Bottle Brush

Melaleuca citrina
Flowering branch Flowering branch Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Close up of end of the flower Close up of end of the flower Branch Branch Fruit Fruit
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Button Fern

Nephrolepis cordifolia
compact, dwarf variety, petite green leaves compact, dwarf variety, petite green leaves Nephrolepis cordifolia Nephrolepis cordifolia Nephrolepis cordifolia Nephrolepis cordifolia Erects fronds of a fern in a dense planting. Erects fronds of a fern in a dense planting. Nephrolepis cordifolia Nephrolepis cordifolia Nephrolepis cordifolia Nephrolepis cordifolia
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Candy Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius Lemon Candy 'Podaras 3'
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy Physocarpus opulifolius 'Podaras 3' Lemon Candy

Lemon Clover

Oxalis stricta
Oxalis stricta habit Oxalis stricta habit Oxalis stricta abaxial leaflet surface Oxalis stricta abaxial leaflet surface Oxalis stricta stem Oxalis stricta stem Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Plant Plant

Lemon Coral Stonecrop

Sedum mexicanum 'Lemon Coral'
Form Form Close up Close up Potted Potted Mixed pot Mixed pot

Lemon Cypress

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'
A young erect tree with spreading branches & yellow foliage. A young erect tree with spreading branches & yellow foliage. Conical conifer with chartreuse foliage. Conical conifer with chartreuse foliage. Potted plant; tip wired to curve to one side; for Christmas. Potted plant; tip wired to curve to one side; for Christmas. Scaly branch with yellow new growth. Scaly branch with yellow new growth. Close-up of the foliage to show color. Close-up of the foliage to show color.

Lemon Daddy Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Daddy'
Flowers Flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Daddy' Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Daddy'

Lemon Fizz

Rosa Lemon Fizz® 'KORfizzlem'
Flower and Bud Flower and Bud Bud and Leaf Bud and Leaf

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus
Clump of grass with soft foliage Clump of grass with soft foliage Clump of grass with soft foliage Clump of grass with soft foliage Stem bases. Stem bases. Stem bases prepared for use. Leaves have been removed. Stem bases prepared for use. Leaves have been removed.

Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon citratus
Clump of grass with soft foliage Clump of grass with soft foliage Clump of grass with soft foliage Clump of grass with soft foliage Stem bases. Stem bases. Stem bases prepared for use. Leaves have been removed. Stem bases prepared for use. Leaves have been removed.

Lemon Horsemint

Monarda citriodora
Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts A clump of pink-flowered plants. A clump of pink-flowered plants. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins. Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins.

Lemon Marigold

Tagetes tenuifolia
Tagetes tenuifolia Tagetes tenuifolia Tagetes tenuifolia 'Lemon Gem' Tagetes tenuifolia 'Lemon Gem' Tagetes temurfolia Tagetes temurfolia Tagetes tenuifolia Tagetes tenuifolia Tagetes tenuifolia 'Orange Gem' planted with thyme. Tagetes tenuifolia 'Orange Gem' planted with thyme. Leaves Leaves
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Mint

Monarda citriodora
Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Erect plants with terminal clusters of flowers. Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts Clusters of pinkish purple flowers & showy bracts A clump of pink-flowered plants. A clump of pink-flowered plants. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up of the cluster of pink flowers. Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up side view of the 2-lipped flower Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins. Close-up on lanceolate leaves with serrate margins.

Lemon Nut

Juglans cinerea
Form - Mitchell Co., NC Form - Mitchell Co., NC Form Form Female flowers Female flowers Male catkins Male catkins Male catkins Male catkins Compound leaf with 13 leaflets Compound leaf with 13 leaflets

Lemon Sumac

Rhus aromatica
Rhus aromatica Rhus aromatica Flower and Leaves Flower and Leaves Rhus aromatica Rhus aromatica Rhus aromatica Rhus aromatica Fall Color Form Fall Color Form Flowers of var. trilobata Flowers of var. trilobata
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Thyme

Thymus pulegioides
Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides Thymus pulegioides
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Thyme

Thymus x citriodorus
Form in bloom Form in bloom Flower detail Flower detail Leaves Leaves Leaf detail Leaf detail Small compact plant with small, white-edged leaves. Small compact plant with small, white-edged leaves. Compact plant covered with tiny, pinkish flowers Compact plant covered with tiny, pinkish flowers
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citriodora
Aloysia triphylla Aloysia triphylla Aloysia triphylla flower Aloysia triphylla flower Close up of flower Close up of flower Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora Aloysia citriodora

Lemon Zest

Rosa Oso Easy® Group
Single cherry red flowers. Single cherry red flowers. Single very pale pink flowers. Single very pale pink flowers. Single pale orange flower. Single pale orange flower.
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Lenten Rose

Helleborus orientalis
Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Palmately divided leaves Palmately divided leaves Helleborus orientalis Helleborus orientalis Helleborus orientalis Helleborus orientalis Helleborus orientalis Helleborus orientalis Lenten Rose Lenten Rose
1 Cultivar/Variety

Lenten Rose

Helleborus x hybridus
Helleborus x hybridus Helleborus x hybridus Mature Helleborus in Bloom Mature Helleborus in Bloom Form Form Form Form Helleborus x hybridus Helleborus x hybridus Helleborus x hybridus Helleborus x hybridus
14 Cultivars/Varieties

Lenten Rose

Helleborus niger
Helleborus niger Helleborus niger Helleborus niger Helleborus niger
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Lenten Rose

Helleborus x hybridus Ice N' Roses® 'COSEH 4200'
Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red' Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red' Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red' Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red' Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red' Helleborus x glandorfensis 'Ice N' Roses Red' Flowers Flowers Form Form

Lenten Roses

Helleborus
Leafy shoots bearing pendulous pink flowers near the ground Leafy shoots bearing pendulous pink flowers near the ground Plant with toothed compound leaves and white flowers. Plant with toothed compound leaves and white flowers. Flower soft yellow with red speckles and many stamens. Flower soft yellow with red speckles and many stamens. Leafy shoots bearing dark pink flowers. Leafy shoots bearing dark pink flowers. Close-up of the green carpels after the stamens have fallen. Close-up of the green carpels after the stamens have fallen. Flower close-up showing dry, open follicles. Flower close-up showing dry, open follicles.
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Leopard Lily

Lilium catesbaei
Flowers Flowers Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Fruit Fruit Upward-facing orange lily flower Upward-facing orange lily flower

Leopard Lily

Ledebouria socialis
silvery-green, thin, lance-shaped leaves with a leopard pattern silvery-green, thin, lance-shaped leaves with a leopard pattern Potted plants with spotted leaves. Potted plants with spotted leaves. Potted plants with spotted leaves. Potted plants with spotted leaves. Potted plant with spotted leaves in a rosette. Potted plant with spotted leaves in a rosette. Raceme of pendulous, small green flowers w/ purple filaments. Raceme of pendulous, small green flowers w/ purple filaments.
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Leopard Lily

Lachenalia glaucina
A spike of blue flowers growing from the ground. A spike of blue flowers growing from the ground. Cluster of purplish tubular flowers Cluster of purplish tubular flowers Green strap-like leaves Green strap-like leaves Form of plant in bloom Form of plant in bloom

Leopard Lily

Iris domestica
Flowers Flowers Iris domestica Iris domestica Blackberry-like fruits Blackberry-like fruits Immature fruits Immature fruits Fruits opening Fruits opening Form Form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Leopard Orchid

Dendrobium gracilicaule
Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Dendrobium gracilicaule Flower and leaves Flower and leaves

Leopard Plant

Ligularia stenocephala
Form in July in Nantao in Taiwan Form in July in Nantao in Taiwan Flowers & seed pods in September in Ilan in Taiwan Flowers & seed pods in September in Ilan in Taiwan
1 Cultivar/Variety