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Monnier's Water-hyssop

Bacopa monnieri
Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Stems, back of leaves and flower Stems, back of leaves and flower Form Form Native habitat Native habitat Stems and leaves Stems and leaves

Monstera Ginny

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
potted plant with lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. potted plant with lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. Close-up on lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. Close-up on lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. Close-up of stem and the petioles which have papery margins. Close-up of stem and the petioles which have papery margins.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Montauk Daisy

Nipponanthemum nipponicum
White-with-yellow eye daisy flowers White-with-yellow eye daisy flowers Nipponanthemum nipponicum Nipponanthemum nipponicum Nipponanthemum nipponicum Nipponanthemum nipponicum White-with-yellow eye daisy flowers White-with-yellow eye daisy flowers White-with-yellow eye daisy flowers White-with-yellow eye daisy flowers

Montbretia

Tritonia
Tritonia crocata Tritonia crocata Grown in a pot Grown in a pot T. disticha rubrolucens flowers T. disticha rubrolucens flowers Tritonia Tritonia Tritonia crocata Tritonia crocata Tritonia crocata Tritonia crocata
1 Cultivar/Variety

Montbretia

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Branched inflorescences with orange flowers above strappy leaves Branched inflorescences with orange flowers above strappy leaves Branched inflorescences with orange flowers above strappy leaves Branched inflorescences with orange flowers above strappy leaves Branched inflorescences with orange flowers above strappy leaves Branched inflorescences with orange flowers above strappy leaves Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Montbretia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Bright reddish orange flower closeup Bright reddish orange flower closeup Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Flowers mature from the base up to the tip Flowers mature from the base up to the tip Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers.

Montbretia

Crocosmia paniculata
Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers. Branched inflorescences with orange flowers.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Montbretia

Crocosmia
Vivid orange-red, 6-parted flower. Vivid orange-red, 6-parted flower. A row of alternate distichous flower buds. A row of alternate distichous flower buds. Branched spikes of vivid, 6-petaled flowers. Branched spikes of vivid, 6-petaled flowers. 3 images of corm, stripped corm & longi-section corm 3 images of corm, stripped corm & longi-section corm Foliage, like iris leaves, with raindrops clinging to it. Foliage, like iris leaves, with raindrops clinging to it. Close-up of yellow, 6-petaled flowers. Close-up of yellow, 6-petaled flowers.
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Monterey Cypress

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Mature tree with many spreading branches & open crown. Mature tree with many spreading branches & open crown. A pair of large, wind-swept trees growing on the coast. A pair of large, wind-swept trees growing on the coast. Brown fibrous bark on a furrowed & fluted trunk. Brown fibrous bark on a furrowed & fluted trunk. Branches with scale leaves and several roundish closed cones. Branches with scale leaves and several roundish closed cones. Youn pyramidal tree with golden yellow branch tips. Youn pyramidal tree with golden yellow branch tips.
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Monterey Cypress Gold Crest

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.

Montezuma Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum var. mexicanum
Enormous, thick-trunk tree in a town plaza. Enormous, thick-trunk tree in a town plaza. Needled foliage & globose seed cones Needled foliage & globose seed cones Needled foliage & dangling pollen cones. Needled foliage & dangling pollen cones. A large, narrow conifer in a garden setting. A large, narrow conifer in a garden setting.

Mooli

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

Moolis

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

Moonbeam threadleaf coreopsis

Anacis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Flowers and buds Flowers and buds Thread-like leaves Thread-like leaves Leaves Leaves

Moon cactus

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Dozens of grafted plants in several colors for sale at Home Dep. Dozens of grafted plants in several colors for sale at Home Dep. Grafted plants of different colors in a rectangular planter. Grafted plants of different colors in a rectangular planter. Grafted plant with a single white flower from the upper part. Grafted plant with a single white flower from the upper part. Close-up of a red Gymno scion grafted onto a green stock. Close-up of a red Gymno scion grafted onto a green stock. Gymnos in various colors (not green). Gymnos in various colors (not green).
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Moon Daisy

Leucanthemum vulgare
Leucanthemum vulgare Leucanthemum vulgare Leucanthemum vulgare Leucanthemum vulgare
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Moonflower

Datura stramonium
Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura-stramonium Datura-stramonium

Moonflower

Ipomoea alba
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

Moonglow Pear

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'
Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'

Moonlight Cactus

Selenicereus undatus
Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus Selenicereus undatus

Moonlight Thyme

Thymus leucotrichus
Form in a rock garden Form in a rock garden Thymus leucotrichus Thymus leucotrichus Form Form

Moon Lily

Datura wrightii
Frontal view close-up of white trumpet-shaped flower. Frontal view close-up of white trumpet-shaped flower. Leafy shoot bearing large, white, trumpet-shaped flower Leafy shoot bearing large, white, trumpet-shaped flower Dense, leafy shrub with upright flower buds in various stages Dense, leafy shrub with upright flower buds in various stages Erect buds with twisted corolla, emerging from foliage. Erect buds with twisted corolla, emerging from foliage. Leafy shoots with erect buds and erect, trumpet-shaped flowers. Leafy shoots with erect buds and erect, trumpet-shaped flowers. Habitat shot of sprawling shrubs with large trumpet flowers Habitat shot of sprawling shrubs with large trumpet flowers

Moon Orchid

Phalaenopsis
A spray of classic white, rouded white flowers. A spray of classic white, rouded white flowers. small Phalaenopsis plant with yellow flowers. small Phalaenopsis plant with yellow flowers. Flower Stem Flower Stem Phalaenopsis sumatrana Phalaenopsis sumatrana Phalaenopsis 'Golden Gate' Phalaenopsis 'Golden Gate' Phalaenopsis Floresensis Phalaenopsis Floresensis
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Moon Orchids

Phalaenopsis
A spray of classic white, rouded white flowers. A spray of classic white, rouded white flowers. small Phalaenopsis plant with yellow flowers. small Phalaenopsis plant with yellow flowers. Flower Stem Flower Stem Phalaenopsis sumatrana Phalaenopsis sumatrana Phalaenopsis 'Golden Gate' Phalaenopsis 'Golden Gate' Phalaenopsis Floresensis Phalaenopsis Floresensis
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Moon River

Rosa Moon River™ 'KORconta'
Flowers and stems with prickles Flowers and stems with prickles

Moonvine

Ipomoea alba
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

Moonwort

Lunaria annua
Flowers Flowers Flower close up Flower close up Form Form Form Form Leaf and stem up close Leaf and stem up close Seeds Seeds
1 Cultivar/Variety

Moosewood

Acer pensylvanicum
Rounded habit of a young tree with green leaves in summer Rounded habit of a young tree with green leaves in summer Illustration of all the details of this species. Illustration of all the details of this species. Rounded habit of a young tree with yellow leaves in fall Rounded habit of a young tree with yellow leaves in fall 5-7 inch leaves long & wide 3 lobed at the apex and palmate. 5-7 inch leaves long & wide 3 lobed at the apex and palmate. Chain of green 5-sepalled pendulus female flowers Chain of green 5-sepalled pendulus female flowers Chain of pendulous green samaras at stem tip & leaf underside. Chain of pendulous green samaras at stem tip & leaf underside.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Moosewood

Viburnum lantanoides
Native habitat Native habitat Flowers Flowers Viburnum lantanoides Viburnum lantanoides Leaves and fruit Leaves and fruit Leaves Leaves Underside of leaf Underside of leaf

Mop-headed Sedge

Carex comans
Tufted plant with fine, silvery green, hair-like leaves. Tufted plant with fine, silvery green, hair-like leaves. Tufted plant with fine, silvery green, hair-like leaves. Tufted plant with fine, silvery green, hair-like leaves. Fine, silvery green, hair-like leaves looking like fur. Fine, silvery green, hair-like leaves looking like fur. Tuft of coppery red, fine, hair-like foliage. Tuft of coppery red, fine, hair-like foliage. Fine, golden brown, hair-like foliage on tufted plants. Fine, golden brown, hair-like foliage on tufted plants. A drift of clumps of fine, hair-like foliage A drift of clumps of fine, hair-like foliage
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Mop-head Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla February Leaf Buds February Leaf Buds Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea macrophylla
37 Cultivars/Varieties

Mops Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo 'Mops'
Pinus mugo 'Mops' Pinus mugo 'Mops'

Morgan Chinese Arborvitae

Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan'
Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Close-up on conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Close-up on conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-brown foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-brown foliage.

Morgan Oriental Arborvitae

Platycladus orientalis 'Morgan'
Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Close-up on conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Close-up on conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-tinged foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-brown foliage. Conical conifer shrub with orange-brown foliage.

Morinda Spruce

Picea smithiana
Form Form Form Form Form Form Brown Cone Brown Cone Form Form Form Form

Morning Glory

Ipomoea
Ipomoea indica Ipomoea indica Ipomoea spp. Ipomoea spp. Ipomoea quamoclit Ipomoea quamoclit Ipomoea 'Sweet Caroline Bewitched' Form Ipomoea 'Sweet Caroline Bewitched' Form Ipomoea Ipomoea Ipomoea Ipomoea
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Morning Glory

Convolvulus arvensis
Convolvulus arvensis Convolvulus arvensis leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers

Morning Glory

Ipomoea sagittata
Form in bloom Form in bloom Pinkish funnel-shaped flower with fused petals Pinkish funnel-shaped flower with fused petals Green arrow-shaped leaves Green arrow-shaped leaves Twining stem Twining stem

Morning Glory

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

Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor
Flower with bee Flower with bee 'Heavenly Blue" flower 'Heavenly Blue" flower Seedling Seedling Flower, leaf and bud Flower, leaf and bud Leaf and flower Leaf and flower Flowers Flowers
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Morning Light Eulalia grass

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Form Form Seedheads Seedheads

Morning Light Miscanthus

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Form Form Seedheads Seedheads

Morning Magic

Rosa Morning Magic™ 'RADmor'
Flower Flower Form Form Leaf Leaf

Morning, Noon and Night

Brunfelsia pauciflora
Plant Plant Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Plant in bloom in a container Plant in bloom in a container
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Morning Star Sedge

Carex grayi
Clump of grassy foliage Clump of grassy foliage Grassy foliage & an inflorescence of several dense spikes Grassy foliage & an inflorescence of several dense spikes Close-up of the spiky spikes. Close-up of the spiky spikes. Grassy plants with spiky inflorescences. Grassy plants with spiky inflorescences. Grassy plants with spiky inflorescences. Grassy plants with spiky inflorescences.

Moroccan Mound

Euphorbia resinifera
Euphorbia resinifera Euphorbia resinifera Form in a pot Form in a pot Euphorbia resinifera Euphorbia resinifera Euphorbia resinifera Euphorbia resinifera Euphorbia resinifera Euphorbia resinifera Close up Close up
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Morris Burton Common Persimmon

Diospyros virginiana 'Morris Burton'
Diospyros virginiana 'Morris Burton' Diospyros virginiana 'Morris Burton' fruit fruit

MORrousel

Rosa Magic Carrousel 'MOORcar'
Small flowers with whitish petals that are pink at the edges. Small flowers with whitish petals that are pink at the edges. White flower with pink edged White flower with pink edged Form in bloom Form in bloom