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'Mount Fuji' Japanese Flowering Cherry

Prunus serrulata 'Mount Fuji'
White flowers light pink tinted edges in April - Potomac, Maryla White flowers light pink tinted edges in April - Potomac, Maryla Branch with white flowers in April in Potomac, Maryland Branch with white flowers in April in Potomac, Maryland

Mount Olympus St. John's Wort

Hypericum olympicum
Form of a low-growing shrub Form of a low-growing shrub Flower with yellow petals and prominent center stamens Flower with yellow petals and prominent center stamens Form of the shrub with yellow flowers Form of the shrub with yellow flowers Flowers and Leaves Flowers and Leaves Flowers and Buds Flowers and Buds
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Mourning Shield Fern

Polystichum luctuosum
Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum

Mouse Ear

Antennaria plantaginifolia
Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Antennaria plantaginifolia Form in the spring in Moore County Form in the spring in Moore County

Mouseear Chickweed

Cerastium holosteoides
White single flowers and hairy stems White single flowers and hairy stems Side view showing hairs on stem and leaves and whte flowers Side view showing hairs on stem and leaves and whte flowers Form growing in a mt of green leves Form growing in a mt of green leves Green stem with short hairs Green stem with short hairs Green leaf closeup showing short hairs Green leaf closeup showing short hairs Hairy stem with two green hair opposite leaves Hairy stem with two green hair opposite leaves

Mouse-eared Coreopsis

Coreopsis auriculata
Flower and leaves Flower and leaves Coreopsis auriculate 'Nana' Coreopsis auriculate 'Nana' leaves and flowers leaves and flowers Coreopsis auriculate Coreopsis auriculate leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

Pilosella officinarum
Form Form Form Form Flower Flower Stem Stem Flower Flower Flower Flower

Mr. Smooth

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Mr. Smooth® Seedless 'NCEX1'
Form iof shrub Form iof shrub Form of shrub Form of shrub

Mrs. Moss' Cattleya

Cattleya mossiae
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

Mrs. Robb's Bonnet

Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae
Flowers Flowers Euphorbia robbiae Euphorbia robbiae Erect form, spring, Davidson County, NC. Erect form, spring, Davidson County, NC. Flowers with colorful bracts, spring, Davidson County, NC. Flowers with colorful bracts, spring, Davidson County, NC. Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae
1 Cultivar/Variety

Mrs. Robb’s Hatbox

Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae
Flowers Flowers Euphorbia robbiae Euphorbia robbiae Erect form, spring, Davidson County, NC. Erect form, spring, Davidson County, NC. Flowers with colorful bracts, spring, Davidson County, NC. Flowers with colorful bracts, spring, Davidson County, NC. Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae
1 Cultivar/Variety

Mt. Airy Fothergilla

Fothergilla 'Mount Airy'
Close up of flower cluster showing showy white filaments. Close up of flower cluster showing showy white filaments. Shrub with many clusters of white stamen flowers, like brushes. Shrub with many clusters of white stamen flowers, like brushes. Shrub with dense foliage. Leaves broadly ovate. Shrub with dense foliage. Leaves broadly ovate. Shrub with many clusters of white stamen flowers, like brushes. Shrub with many clusters of white stamen flowers, like brushes. Close-up of flower cluster showing showy white filaments. Close-up of flower cluster showing showy white filaments. Close-up of flower clusters showing showy white filaments. Close-up of flower clusters showing showy white filaments.

'Mt. Fuji' Flowering Cherry

Prunus serrulata 'Mount Fuji'
White flowers light pink tinted edges in April - Potomac, Maryla White flowers light pink tinted edges in April - Potomac, Maryla Branch with white flowers in April in Potomac, Maryland Branch with white flowers in April in Potomac, Maryland

Mt. Lemmon Cotton

Gossypium thurberi
Flower and Leaves Flower and Leaves Flower detail Flower detail Fall leaf color Fall leaf color Fruits in Dec. Fruits in Dec. Fruits in Nov. Fruits in Nov. Three lobed leaf Three lobed leaf

Muck Sunflower

Helianthus simulans
Flowers Flowers Form in native habitat Form in native habitat Back of flower Back of flower Flower detail Flower detail Leaves Leaves Leaf detail Leaf detail
1 Cultivar/Variety

Mugho Pine

Pinus mugo
Form in native habitat Form in native habitat Form Form Leaves and female cones Leaves and female cones Photo of densely needled shoots Photo of densely needled shoots Cone and needles Cone and needles Form Form
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo
Form in native habitat Form in native habitat Form Form Leaves and female cones Leaves and female cones Photo of densely needled shoots Photo of densely needled shoots Cone and needles Cone and needles Form Form
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Mugwort

Artemisia
A,‘Makana Silver' A,‘Makana Silver' A. schmidtiana 'Nana', emerging plant, spring, Durham County, NC A. schmidtiana 'Nana', emerging plant, spring, Durham County, NC Form of A. absinthium Form of A. absinthium Form of A. australis Form of A. australis Form of A. santolinifolia Form of A. santolinifolia
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Mugwort

Artemisia vulgaris
Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Form Form Leaves Leaves Stem, flower Stem, flower underside of leaf underside of leaf

Muhlygrass

Muhlenbergia capillaris
Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum growth habit growth habit
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Muhly Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris
Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum growth habit growth habit
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Mulaith

Glycyrrhiza glabra
Form in August in Bagaevskiy rayon in Russia Form in August in Bagaevskiy rayon in Russia Farm in June in Ilovlinskiy rayon in Russia Farm in June in Ilovlinskiy rayon in Russia Stem, leaves and flowers in July in Crete, Greece Stem, leaves and flowers in July in Crete, Greece Seedpods and leaves in August in Bagaevskiy rayon, Russia Seedpods and leaves in August in Bagaevskiy rayon, Russia

Mulberry

Morus rubra
Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Leaves - June - Halifax Co., NC Leaves - June - Halifax Co., NC
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Mulberryweed

Fatoua villosa
Fatoua villosa form with leaves Fatoua villosa form with leaves Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa flowerhead Fatoua villosa flowerhead

Mulberry Weed

Fatoua villosa
Fatoua villosa form with leaves Fatoua villosa form with leaves Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa Fatoua villosa flowerhead Fatoua villosa flowerhead

Mule Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris
Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum growth habit growth habit
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Mullein

Verbascum
Verbascum Verbascum Verbascum Verbascum Verbascum Verbascum Verbascum Verbascum V. blattaria V. blattaria Close up of flower V. blattaria Close up of flower V. blattaria
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Mullein Pink

Silene coronaria
Flower Flower Plant Plant Form Form Hairy stems Hairy stems Leaves Leaves Fruits Fruits
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Multiflora Bean

Phaseolus coccineus
Mature plant in bloom Mature plant in bloom Flower Flower Fruit Fruit Beans Beans Botanical Illustration Botanical Illustration Flower and Leaves Flower and Leaves
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Multiflora Rose

Rosa multiflora
Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora Rosa multiflora
1 Cultivar/Variety

Multi-flowered Snapdragon

Sairocarpus multiflorus
Form of the plant in bloom Form of the plant in bloom Close up of the flower cluster Close up of the flower cluster Flower buds Flower buds spike of pink flowers. spike of pink flowers. Closes up of hairs on leaves and stem Closes up of hairs on leaves and stem Brown capsules in January Brown capsules in January

Multi-stem St. Andrew's-cross

Hypericum hypericoides subsp. multicaule
Form in bloom Form in bloom Flower detail Flower detail Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Stem and leaves Stem and leaves Capsules forming Capsules forming

Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Chrysanthemum x morifolium bright yellow daisy like flower Chrysanthemum x morifolium bright yellow daisy like flower Chrysanthemum X morifolium (Dendranthema X grandiflorum) Chrysanthemum X morifolium (Dendranthema X grandiflorum) Chrysanthemum x morifolium Chrysanthemum x morifolium Chrysanthemum x morifolium Chrysanthemum x morifolium Chrysanthemum X morifolium (Dendranthema X grandiflorum) Chrysanthemum X morifolium (Dendranthema X grandiflorum) Flowers - Fall - Wake Co., NC Flowers - Fall - Wake Co., NC
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Mum

Chrysanthemum
Different colors Different colors 'Lavender Lady' Flowers - Nov. 8 - Wake Co., NC 'Lavender Lady' Flowers - Nov. 8 - Wake Co., NC Cultivars Cultivars Lavendar daisy like chrysanthemum Lavendar daisy like chrysanthemum small white flowers persistant dried flower heads January small white flowers persistant dried flower heads January 'Cathy's Rust' Flowers - November 'Cathy's Rust' Flowers - November
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Mume

Prunus mume
Prunus mume Prunus mume Stamens or thin white filaments tipped with yellow anthers Stamens or thin white filaments tipped with yellow anthers Prunus mume Prunus mume Prunus mume Prunus mume Prunus mume Prunus mume Fruit Fruit
18 Cultivars/Varieties

Mums

Chrysanthemum Rubellum Group
Red flowers Red flowers Pink flowers Pink flowers Orange flowers Orange flowers Plants in the garden Plants in the garden Form Form Leaves Leaves
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Mundi

Rosa gallica 'Mundi'
Close up of flower Close up of flower Flower. buds and leaves Flower. buds and leaves

Musa Paradisiaca

Musa acuminata
Large banana plant. Large banana plant. Hand holding several flowers with prominent stigmas Hand holding several flowers with prominent stigmas Large banana plant with red petioles Large banana plant with red petioles "hands" of green bananas on a central stalk. "hands" of green bananas on a central stalk. Overlapping red bracts gaping to reveal slender flowers Overlapping red bracts gaping to reveal slender flowers
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Muscadine Grape

Vitis rotundifolia
Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine Muscadine
14 Cultivars/Varieties

Musclewood

Carpinus caroliniana
Medium tree with open crown and gray bark Medium tree with open crown and gray bark Smooth bark on "muscled," fluted, sinewy branches. Smooth bark on "muscled," fluted, sinewy branches. Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Catkins and leaves in March Catkins and leaves in March Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Underside of leaf with pinnate venation & axillary domatia Underside of leaf with pinnate venation & axillary domatia
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Muscle Wood

Carpinus caroliniana
Medium tree with open crown and gray bark Medium tree with open crown and gray bark Smooth bark on "muscled," fluted, sinewy branches. Smooth bark on "muscled," fluted, sinewy branches. Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Catkins and leaves in March Catkins and leaves in March Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Shoots with ovate, alternate leaves & strong pinnate venation. Underside of leaf with pinnate venation & axillary domatia Underside of leaf with pinnate venation & axillary domatia
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Musk Fern

Phymatosorus scolopendria
Form Form Leaves Leaves Leaf Blade Leaf Blade Leaves Leaves Form Form Leaf Blade Leaf Blade

Muskmallow

Abelmoschus manihot
5 large yellow petals with burgundy center & yellow pistil 5 large yellow petals with burgundy center & yellow pistil Whole plant with yellow blooms and erect habit Whole plant with yellow blooms and erect habit Side view of yellow flowers and cone shaped buds Side view of yellow flowers and cone shaped buds Palmately compound green leaves Palmately compound green leaves Round green buds covered with white fuzzy hairs in August Round green buds covered with white fuzzy hairs in August

Musk Mallow

Malva moschata
Leaf - Summer - Ashe Co., NC Leaf - Summer - Ashe Co., NC Flower - Summer - Ashe Co., NC Flower - Summer - Ashe Co., NC Flowers & Buds - Summer - Ashe Co., NC Flowers & Buds - Summer - Ashe Co., NC

Muskmelon

Cucumis melo
Fruit Fruit Leaves Leaves Flower Flower 3 ribbed & curved cucumbers; one sliced to show interior. 3 ribbed & curved cucumbers; one sliced to show interior. Vine with yellow, funnel-shaped flower. Vine with yellow, funnel-shaped flower. Canteloupe mellon with netted surface. Canteloupe mellon with netted surface.

Musk Melon

Cucumis melo
Fruit Fruit Leaves Leaves Flower Flower 3 ribbed & curved cucumbers; one sliced to show interior. 3 ribbed & curved cucumbers; one sliced to show interior. Vine with yellow, funnel-shaped flower. Vine with yellow, funnel-shaped flower. Canteloupe mellon with netted surface. Canteloupe mellon with netted surface.

Mustard Cabbage

Brassica rapa Chinensis Group
Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Pak choy plant in Jan in Brunswick County NC Pak choy plant in Jan in Brunswick County NC Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group) Brasscia rapa (Chinensis Group)

Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea
in the landscape in the landscape Brassica juncea Brassica juncea Brassica juncea Brassica juncea Brassica juncea Brassica juncea fields fields leaves leaves