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Plain Ragwort

Packera anonyma
Form Form Flowers Flowers Back of flower Back of flower Lobed leaf and stem Lobed leaf and stem Basal leaves Basal leaves Native habitat Native habitat

Plains Blackfoot

Melampodium leucanthum
Melampodium leucanthum Melampodium leucanthum Melampodium leucanthum Melampodium leucanthum Form Form Full form in bloom Full form in bloom

Plains Coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria
Flowers Flowers Mass planted Mass planted Back of flower Back of flower Native habitat Native habitat 'Mahogany Midget' flowers 'Mahogany Midget' flowers Leaves and stem Leaves and stem
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Plains Cottonwood

Populus deltoides
Populus deltoides Populus deltoides Populus deltoides Populus deltoides Form Form Populus deltoides Populus deltoides Populus deltoides Populus deltoides Populus deltoides Populus deltoides
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Plains Prickly Pear

Opuntia macrorhiza
Potted opuntia with a single yellow flower with orange center. Potted opuntia with a single yellow flower with orange center. Opuntia with reddish fruits like prickly pears. Opuntia with reddish fruits like prickly pears. Seeds in October in Reynolds County, Missouri Seeds in October in Reynolds County, Missouri Needles in June in Jackson County, Missouri Needles in June in Jackson County, Missouri

Plains Yucca

Yucca glauca
Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Close-up of the white, waxy flowers that face downward. Close-up of the white, waxy flowers that face downward. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Close-up of white, waxy flowers facing downward. Close-up of white, waxy flowers facing downward.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Plains Zinnia

Zinnia grandiflora
Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora Zinnia grandiflora

Plaintain

Musa balbisiana
Form - Wake Co., NC Form - Wake Co., NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Planetree Maple

Acer pseudoplatanus
Mature tree with medium dense rounded habit Mature tree with medium dense rounded habit Mature tree with rounded habit - green & orange foliage Mature tree with rounded habit - green & orange foliage Green leathery ovate leaves with 5 lobes & white margins Green leathery ovate leaves with 5 lobes & white margins Long cluster of pendulous chartreuse samaras Long cluster of pendulous chartreuse samaras Bud on a stem with emerging pink flowers Bud on a stem with emerging pink flowers Hanging stalk with chain of samaras with pinkish wings Hanging stalk with chain of samaras with pinkish wings
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Plantain

Musa x paradisiaca
Plantain grove in September in TA Mkhumba, Malawi Plantain grove in September in TA Mkhumba, Malawi Fruit, flowers and leaves in October in Nayarit, Mexico Fruit, flowers and leaves in October in Nayarit, Mexico Flower closeup in October in Montijo District, Panama Flower closeup in October in Montijo District, Panama

Plantain

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

Plantain

Plantago major
Plantago major Plantago major Plantago major Plantago major Plantago major Plantago major Plantago major Plantago major Garden planting of rosettes with broad, reddish leaves Garden planting of rosettes with broad, reddish leaves
1 Cultivar/Variety

Plantain Banana

Musa balbisiana
Form - Wake Co., NC Form - Wake Co., NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Plantain-leafed Sedge

Carex plantaginea
Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Linear lanceolate leaf with puckered and textured blade. Linear lanceolate leaf with puckered and textured blade. Erect dark inflorescences with clusters of exserted stamens Erect dark inflorescences with clusters of exserted stamens Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves

Plantainleaf Sedge

Carex plantaginea
Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Linear lanceolate leaf with puckered and textured blade. Linear lanceolate leaf with puckered and textured blade. Erect dark inflorescences with clusters of exserted stamens Erect dark inflorescences with clusters of exserted stamens Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves Clump of broad, puckered, lanceolate leaves

Plantainleaf Sedge

Carex pensylvanica
Grassy, fine-textured, clumping plant. Grassy, fine-textured, clumping plant. Small grassy plant with erect inflorescences & exserted stamens Small grassy plant with erect inflorescences & exserted stamens Grassy foliage & an inflorescence with green achenes Grassy foliage & an inflorescence with green achenes Carex pensylvanica Carex pensylvanica Grassy, fine-textured, clumping plant with erect inflorescences Grassy, fine-textured, clumping plant with erect inflorescences Grassy, fine-textured, clumping plant with erect inflorescences Grassy, fine-textured, clumping plant with erect inflorescences
1 Cultivar/Variety

Plantain-leaf viper's bugloss

Echium plantagineum
Form Form Flowers Flowers Rosette of leaves Rosette of leaves Back of flower Back of flower Close up of flower Close up of flower Hairy stem Hairy stem

Plantain-Leaved Everlasting

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

Plantain-Leaved Pussytoes

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

Plantain lily

Hosta plantaginea
Hosta plantaginea Hosta plantaginea
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Plantain Lily

Hosta
Hosta spp. Hosta spp. Hosta spp. Hosta spp. form form Hosta Hosta Hosta Hosta flower bud, late spring, Warren County, NC flower bud, late spring, Warren County, NC
31 Cultivars/Varieties

Plantain Lily 'Blue Mouse Ears'

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Container in Lauderdale Container in Lauderdale Form Form

Plantain Lily 'Halcyon'

Hosta 'Halcyon'
Form Form Hosta 'Halcyon' Hosta 'Halcyon'

Plantain Pussytoes

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

Plantinum Peperomia

Peperomia griseoargentea
Form Form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Plate Aralia

Polyscias balfouriana
Polyscias balfouriana Polyscias balfouriana Polyscias balfouriana Polyscias balfouriana Polyscias balfouriana Polyscias balfouriana Polyscias balfouriana habit Polyscias balfouriana habit
1 Cultivar/Variety

Plateau Oak

Quercus virginiana
Form of mature tree (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Form of mature tree (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Large mature tree (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Large mature tree (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Mature trunk (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Mature trunk (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Mature trunk (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Mature trunk (Seminole County, GA)-Late Spring Quercus virginiana Quercus virginiana Quercus virginiana Quercus virginiana

Platinum Pepper

Peperomia griseoargentea
Form Form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Pleurisy Root

Asclepias tuberosa
Clusters of orange flowers. Clusters of orange flowers. Mix of milkweed plants (orange flowers) & white daisy flowers. Mix of milkweed plants (orange flowers) & white daisy flowers. Clusters of orange flower buds. Clusters of orange flower buds. Green flower buds and leaves. Green flower buds and leaves. Clusters of yellow milkweed flowers. Clusters of yellow milkweed flowers. close up on a cluster of pale orange flowers. close up on a cluster of pale orange flowers.

Plátano

Musa x paradisiaca
Plantain grove in September in TA Mkhumba, Malawi Plantain grove in September in TA Mkhumba, Malawi Fruit, flowers and leaves in October in Nayarit, Mexico Fruit, flowers and leaves in October in Nayarit, Mexico Flower closeup in October in Montijo District, Panama Flower closeup in October in Montijo District, Panama

Plum

Prunus domestica
Flower detail and leaves Flower detail and leaves Tree form Tree form Unripe fruit and stem Unripe fruit and stem Ripening fruits in Sept. Ripening fruits in Sept.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Plum

Prunus
Wild Cherry form with white flowers Wild Cherry form with white flowers Pink flowers of a wild almond tree Pink flowers of a wild almond tree Closeup of a white flower with 5 petals and promenent stamens Closeup of a white flower with 5 petals and promenent stamens Brown fruit of a wild almond tree Brown fruit of a wild almond tree Red round fruit of a hollyleaf cherry Red round fruit of a hollyleaf cherry Brown bark of a wild cherry tree Brown bark of a wild cherry tree
27 Cultivars/Varieties

Plumbago

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Form and flowers Form and flowers Flowers Flowers Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves. Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves. Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves. Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves.

Plumbago

Plumbago
Blue, phlox-like flowers in a cluster. Blue, phlox-like flowers in a cluster. White, phlox-like flowers. Large glandular hairs on calices. White, phlox-like flowers. Large glandular hairs on calices. Blue, phlox-like flowers in a cluster. Blue, phlox-like flowers in a cluster. Red, phlox-like flowers in a spike Red, phlox-like flowers in a spike
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Plumed cockscomb

Celosia argentea
Form Form inflorescences of Celosia argentea spike like in Winter inflorescences of Celosia argentea spike like in Winter Flower Closeup - Wake Co., NC Flower Closeup - Wake Co., NC Various colors Various colors Flowers Flowers Crested varieties Crested varieties
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Plumeflower

Celosia argentea
Form Form inflorescences of Celosia argentea spike like in Winter inflorescences of Celosia argentea spike like in Winter Flower Closeup - Wake Co., NC Flower Closeup - Wake Co., NC Various colors Various colors Flowers Flowers Crested varieties Crested varieties
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Plume Goldenrod

Solidago juncea
Solidago juncea Solidago juncea Solidago juncea Solidago juncea Solidago juncea Solidago juncea Solidago juncea Solidago juncea

Plume Grass

Cenchrus setaceus
Pennisetum setaceum Pennisetum setaceum Pennisetum setaceum Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' Form 'Fireworks' Form 'Vertigo' Form 'Vertigo' Form 'Fireworks' Full Form 'Fireworks' Full Form Pennisetum setaceum Pennisetum setaceum
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Plume Thistle

Cirsium
Cirsium canovirens Cirsium canovirens Cirsium brevistylum Cirsium brevistylum Cirsium arvense Cirsium arvense Cirsium Cirsium Cirsium undulatum Cirsium undulatum Cirsium occidentale candidissimum Cirsium occidentale candidissimum

Plumleaf Azalea

Rhododendron prunifolium
Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Plum Leaf Azalea

Rhododendron prunifolium
Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium Rhododendron prunifolium
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Plum Leaf Viburnum

Viburnum prunifolium
Viburnum prunifolium Viburnum prunifolium Bud detail Bud detail Bark Bark Unripe fruits Unripe fruits Emerging flower bud Emerging flower bud Viburnum prunifolium Viburnum prunifolium
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Plumosa Aurea Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea'
Upright form of the tree Upright form of the tree Needles foliage Needles foliage Closeup of needled foliage Closeup of needled foliage

Plumosa Aurea Sawara False-cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea'
Upright form of the tree Upright form of the tree Needles foliage Needles foliage Closeup of needled foliage Closeup of needled foliage

Plumosa False-cypress

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Plumosa Aurea'
Upright form of the tree Upright form of the tree Needles foliage Needles foliage Closeup of needled foliage Closeup of needled foliage

Plumosa Fern

Asparagus setaceus
soft, fine, feathery, lime green needle-like fronds soft, fine, feathery, lime green needle-like fronds Asparagus setaceus in a container Asparagus setaceus in a container Asparagus setaceus habit Asparagus setaceus habit Asparagus setaceus stem Asparagus setaceus stem Asparagus setaceus frond Asparagus setaceus frond

Plumosa Fern

Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri Group
Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus densiflorus Form Form Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus densiflorus
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Plum Passion

Nandina domestica Plum Passion® 'Monum'