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Maleberry

Lyonia ligustrina
Lyonia ligustrina Lyonia ligustrina Lyonia ligustrina Lyonia ligustrina Lyonia ligustrina Lyonia ligustrina
1 Cultivar/Variety

Maleberry

Lyonia mariana
Lyonia mariana Lyonia mariana Lyonia mariana Lyonia mariana Lyonia mariana Lyonia mariana

Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas
Cluster of upright fern fronds. Cluster of upright fern fronds. Single fern plant growing next to a stream. Single fern plant growing next to a stream. Underside of frond showing sori along pinnae midveins. Underside of frond showing sori along pinnae midveins. Upper surface of frond showing pinnatisect pinnae. Upper surface of frond showing pinnatisect pinnae. Yellowing and browning fern fronds dying back. Yellowing and browning fern fronds dying back. Close-up of underside of pinnules with rows of sori Close-up of underside of pinnules with rows of sori
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Male Fern

Dryopteris
Dryopteris Dryopteris Dryopteris Dryopteris Underside of frond showing sori and overlapping indusia. Underside of frond showing sori and overlapping indusia. tightly coiled, scaly covering emerging frond tightly coiled, scaly covering emerging frond Upper side of frond showing grooved rachis. Upper side of frond showing grooved rachis. rachis and costa exhibit continuous grooves on their upper sides rachis and costa exhibit continuous grooves on their upper sides
16 Cultivars/Varieties

Mallow

Callirhoe bushii
Callirhoe bushii Callirhoe bushii Form Form Plant Plant Flowers Flowers Back of flower Back of flower Leaves Leaves

Mallow

Malope trifida
Malope trifid Malope trifid

Mallow

Malva neglecta
Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta

Mallow Rose

Muenchhusia moscheutos
Native habitat Native habitat White Flower Close-Up, Fall (Craven County, NC) White Flower Close-Up, Fall (Craven County, NC) Flower close up Flower close up Form Form Winter Interest - February - Wake Co., NC Winter Interest - February - Wake Co., NC Seed pod, Wake Co. NC Seed pod, Wake Co. NC
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Mallow Wort

Malope trifida
Malope trifid Malope trifid

Maltese Cross

Silene chalcedonica
Form in September in Pskov, Russia Form in September in Pskov, Russia Flowers in July in Novosibirsk in Russia Flowers in July in Novosibirsk in Russia

Mammoth Tree

Sequoiadendron giganteum
Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoiadendron giganteum Bark Bark Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoiadendron giganteum Sequoiadendron giganteum
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Mammoth Wild Rye

Leymus racemosus
Form Form Blue green leaves Blue green leaves Seed head Seed head Form in May Form in May Stem Stem
1 Cultivar/Variety

Manchurian Alder

Alnus hirsuta
Form of the tree Form of the tree Green leaves on branches Green leaves on branches Brown dangling pinecones Brown dangling pinecones Leaf close up Leaf close up Form of the tree Form of the tree Form of the tree Form of the tree
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Manchurian Lilac

Syringa pubescens subsp. patula
Syringa patula Syringa patula Syringa patula Syringa patula Syringa patula Syringa patula Syringa pubescens subsp. patula Syringa pubescens subsp. patula Syringa pubescens subsp. patula Syringa pubescens subsp. patula Syringa pubescens subsp. patula Syringa pubescens subsp. patula
1 Cultivar/Variety

Manchurian Lilac

Syringa reticulata subsp. amurensis
A cluster of small white flowers (looking like privet flowers) A cluster of small white flowers (looking like privet flowers) hand turning a leaf over to reveal the underside. Leaves serrate hand turning a leaf over to reveal the underside. Leaves serrate Hand holding papery strips of coppery bark with lenticels. Hand holding papery strips of coppery bark with lenticels. Cluster of small white flowers like privet flowers Cluster of small white flowers like privet flowers

Manchurian Stripedbark Maple

Acer tegmentosum
Tree Tree Form Form Bark and leaf Bark and leaf Bark Bark Starting to form leaf or flower Starting to form leaf or flower Leaves Leaves
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Manchurian Viburnum

Viburnum burejaeticum
Form Form Flower Flower Close up of flower Close up of flower Fruit Fruit Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers
1 Cultivar/Variety

Manchu Striped Maple

Acer tegmentosum
Tree Tree Form Form Bark and leaf Bark and leaf Bark Bark Starting to form leaf or flower Starting to form leaf or flower Leaves Leaves
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Mandarin

Streptopus
Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Berries, leaves and zig-zag stems Berries, leaves and zig-zag stems Form Form Wild form and berries Wild form and berries
1 Cultivar/Variety

Mandarin

Disporum
Disporum spp. Disporum spp. Disporum spp. Disporum spp. Disporum spp. Disporum spp. Disporum smilacinum Flower and leaves Disporum smilacinum Flower and leaves Disporum smilacinum leaves Disporum smilacinum leaves Disporum smilacinum Flower and leaves Disporum smilacinum Flower and leaves
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Mandarin Plant

Chlorophytum orchidastrum
Potted plant with broadly elliptical leaves with orange petioles Potted plant with broadly elliptical leaves with orange petioles Close-up on erect spike with 3-side capsules among petioles Close-up on erect spike with 3-side capsules among petioles A group of plants used as a ground cover. A group of plants used as a ground cover.

Mandarin Spider Plant

Chlorophytum orchidastrum
Potted plant with broadly elliptical leaves with orange petioles Potted plant with broadly elliptical leaves with orange petioles Close-up on erect spike with 3-side capsules among petioles Close-up on erect spike with 3-side capsules among petioles A group of plants used as a ground cover. A group of plants used as a ground cover.

Mandevilla

Mandevilla
medium pink 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. medium pink 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. medium pink 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. medium pink 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. green leaves green leaves medium pink 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. medium pink 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. Dark red 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. Dark red 5-lobed trumpet shaped flower. Dipladenia sanderi Dipladenia sanderi
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Mandrake

Podophyllum peltatum
Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum Podophyllum peltatum
1 Cultivar/Variety

Mango Salsa

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

Mang Tan

Schima wallichii
Flower detail Flower detail Form in bloom Form in bloom Form in native habitat Form in native habitat Young reddish leaves Young reddish leaves Schima wallichii Schima wallichii Bark detail Bark detail

Manhattan Euonymus

Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan'
Form Form Branches Branches Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan' Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan' Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan' Euonymus kiautschovicus 'Manhattan'

Manilagrass

Zoysia
Inflorescence containing minute flowers Inflorescence containing minute flowers Spikelet with seeds alternating along the head Spikelet with seeds alternating along the head Close-up of coarse-textured Zoysia turf. Close-up of coarse-textured Zoysia turf. Broad view of coarse-textured Zoysia turf Broad view of coarse-textured Zoysia turf Close-up of fine-textured Zoysia species Close-up of fine-textured Zoysia species Lawn with large, circular, dead patches caused by disease. Lawn with large, circular, dead patches caused by disease.
18 Cultivars/Varieties

Manila Palm

Adonidia merrillii
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.

Manioc

Manihot esculenta
Palmated variegated leaves - yellow centers & green edges Palmated variegated leaves - yellow centers & green edges Palmated green leaves Palmated green leaves Male flowers with pink & white petals Male flowers with pink & white petals Female flower closeup with five white tipped pink petals Female flower closeup with five white tipped pink petals Manihot esculenta Manihot esculenta Grayish bark in March 7 in Houston, Texas Grayish bark in March 7 in Houston, Texas

Man-of-the-Earth

Ipomoea pandurata
Ipomoea pandurata on fence Ipomoea pandurata on fence Ipomoea pandurata with Rhexia mariana in summer in Moore County Ipomoea pandurata with Rhexia mariana in summer in Moore County Ipomoea pandurata flower Ipomoea pandurata flower Ipomoea pandurata leaves and flowers Ipomoea pandurata leaves and flowers Ipomoea pandurata flower and bee Ipomoea pandurata flower and bee Ipomoea pandurata flower Ipomoea pandurata flower

Manroot

Ipomoea pandurata
Ipomoea pandurata on fence Ipomoea pandurata on fence Ipomoea pandurata with Rhexia mariana in summer in Moore County Ipomoea pandurata with Rhexia mariana in summer in Moore County Ipomoea pandurata flower Ipomoea pandurata flower Ipomoea pandurata leaves and flowers Ipomoea pandurata leaves and flowers Ipomoea pandurata flower and bee Ipomoea pandurata flower and bee Ipomoea pandurata flower Ipomoea pandurata flower

Many-Colored Spurge

Euphorbia epithymoides
Euphorbia polychroma Euphorbia polychroma Euphorbia polychroma Euphorbia polychroma
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Many Flowered Chinese Mayapple

Podophyllum pleianthum
Podophyllum pleianthum Podophyllum pleianthum Podophyllum pleianthum Podophyllum pleianthum Podophyllum pleianthum Podophyllum pleianthum Podophyllum pleianthum Podophyllum pleianthum Flowers - April 22 - Wake Co., NC Flowers - April 22 - Wake Co., NC 'Snowfall' - Form - April 22, Wake Co., NC 'Snowfall' - Form - April 22, Wake Co., NC
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Many-Flowered Coral Root

Corallorhiza maculata
Flowers Flowers flowers flowers flowers flowers flowers flowers Stem and flowers Stem and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Many-flowered Marsh-pennywort

Hydrocotyle umbellata
Whole Plant Whole Plant Leaf and Flower Leaf and Flower

Manyflower Marsh-pennywort

Hydrocotyle umbellata
Whole Plant Whole Plant Leaf and Flower Leaf and Flower

Many Happy Returns rose

Rosa Many Happy Returns 'HARwanted'
a pair of fully double medium pink roses. a pair of fully double medium pink roses. Blush pink, fully double roses Blush pink, fully double roses Blush pink, fully double rose. Blush pink, fully double rose.

Manzanilla

Tanacetum parthenium
Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum parthenium Form Form Flowers Flowers Form Form
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Manzanilla

Chamaemelum nobile
Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Leaves Leaves

Manzanita

Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondi Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondi Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondi Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondi Malvaviscus arboreus Malvaviscus arboreus Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
1 Cultivar/Variety

Mapleleaf Begonia

Begonia cleopatrae
Variaged leaves and small whitish flwoers Variaged leaves and small whitish flwoers Variegated leaf detail Variegated leaf detail Whte flower detail Whte flower detail Red and silver leaves with ciliate margins. Red and silver leaves with ciliate margins.

Maple Leaf Begonia

Begonia cleopatrae
Variaged leaves and small whitish flwoers Variaged leaves and small whitish flwoers Variegated leaf detail Variegated leaf detail Whte flower detail Whte flower detail Red and silver leaves with ciliate margins. Red and silver leaves with ciliate margins.

Maple Leaf Begonia

Begonia – Rhizomatous Types
Plant with palmately lobed, ciliate leaves. Plant with palmately lobed, ciliate leaves. Potted plant with palmately lobed leaves. Potted plant with palmately lobed leaves. Potted plant with palmately lobed leaves. Potted plant with palmately lobed leaves.
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Maple-Leaf Hibiscus

Sabdariffa gossypiifolia
Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa Hibiscus sabdariffa

Mapleleaf Viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Flowers Flowers Native habitat Native habitat Leaves Leaves Underside of leaf Underside of leaf

Maple Leaf Viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Flowers Flowers Native habitat Native habitat Leaves Leaves Underside of leaf Underside of leaf

Mapleleaf Waterleaf

Hydrophyllum canadense
Hydrophyllum canadense Hydrophyllum canadense Hydrophyllum canadense Hydrophyllum canadense Hydrophyllum canadense Hydrophyllum canadense Hydrophyllum canadense Hydrophyllum canadense