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Short's Goldenrod

Solidago shortii
Form Form Flowers Flowers 'Solar cascade' form 'Solar cascade' form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Short's hedgehyssop

Gratiola viscidula
Form in August in Macon County, North Carolina Form in August in Macon County, North Carolina Leaves and stem in August in Macon County, North Carolina Leaves and stem in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower side view in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower side view in August in Macon County, North Carolina

Shortspur Creeping Bladderwort

Utricularia gibba
Pond surface with masses of green threads & yellow flowers Pond surface with masses of green threads & yellow flowers Tangle mass of thread-like leaves. Small bladders visible. Tangle mass of thread-like leaves. Small bladders visible. Yellow, 2-lipped flowers. Yellow, 2-lipped flowers. Close up of yellow, 2-lipped flower. Close up of yellow, 2-lipped flower. Hand cradling stolons with inflated bladders. Hand cradling stolons with inflated bladders. Handle holding yellow flower & mass of root-like stolons. Handle holding yellow flower & mass of root-like stolons.

Short-spurred Corydalis.

Corydalis flavula
Closeup of yellow tubular flowers Closeup of yellow tubular flowers Green leaves in a rosette Green leaves in a rosette Cluster of yellow tubular flowers Cluster of yellow tubular flowers Green compound leaves and yellow flowers Green compound leaves and yellow flowers Green tubula capsules Green tubula capsules Yellow flowers on a spike over finely dissected compound leaves Yellow flowers on a spike over finely dissected compound leaves

Short Stalk Copperleaf

Acalypha
Bunching habit on green stem with pendulous red inflorescence Bunching habit on green stem with pendulous red inflorescence Form Form Leaves Leaves Shiny, oval to elliptic, bronze green leaves. Shiny, oval to elliptic, bronze green leaves. Shiny, oval to elliptic, leaves with red and purple mottling Shiny, oval to elliptic, leaves with red and purple mottling
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Short-stalked False Bindweed

Calystegia silvatica
Climbing habit Climbing habit Flower detail Flower detail Side view of flower shows overlapping bracts Side view of flower shows overlapping bracts Flower buds Flower buds Growing wild Growing wild Leaf detail Leaf detail
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Short-Stalked False Bindweed

Calystegia silvatica subsp. fraterniflora
Flowers Flowers Climbing form Climbing form Flower detail Flower detail Leaf detail Leaf detail Side view of flower shows overlapping bracts Side view of flower shows overlapping bracts

Short-stemmed Iris

Iris brevicaulis
Form with fruit in August in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Form with fruit in August in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Flower in August in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Flower in August in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Rhizomes and shoot in July in Essex County, Ontario Rhizomes and shoot in July in Essex County, Ontario

Short-toothed Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum muticum
Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnantheumum muticum Pycnantheumum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum Pycnanthemum muticum

Shorty Leyland Cypress

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco'
x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco'

Shot Weed

Cardamine hirsuta
Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Cardamine hirsuta Plant Plant

Showy Baby's Breath (annual)

Gypsophila elegans
Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans

Showy Bleeding Heart

Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Dicentra spectabilis Dicentra spectabilis Dicentra spectabilis Dicentra spectabilis Dicentra spectabilis Dicentra spectabilis Flower and leaves Flower and leaves 'Alba' Flower 'Alba' Flower Dicentra spectabilis Dicentra spectabilis
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Showy Crotalaria

Crotalaria spectabilis
Form in bloom (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Form in bloom (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Stem (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Stem (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Legumes (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Legumes (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Back of flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Back of flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Yellow flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Yellow flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Flower close up Flower close up

Showy Daisy

Erigeron speciosus
Flower buds in June in Harney County in Oregon Flower buds in June in Harney County in Oregon Form in July in Teton County, Wyoming Form in July in Teton County, Wyoming Form in September in Ward County, Colorado Form in September in Ward County, Colorado Flower closeup in September in Flagstaff, Arizona Flower closeup in September in Flagstaff, Arizona Seedpods in September in Rochester, Washington Seedpods in September in Rochester, Washington

Showy Deutzia

Deutzia x magnifica
Shrub with clusters of white flowers. Shrub with clusters of white flowers. Leafy branches with masses of white flowers in panicles. Leafy branches with masses of white flowers in panicles. Cluster of white, double flowers Cluster of white, double flowers
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Showy Evening Primrose

Oenothera speciosa
Close up of flower Close up of flower Form Form Leaves Leaves Spreading in a field Spreading in a field lance shaped leaves. edges toothed. Petals have veining lance shaped leaves. edges toothed. Petals have veining Oenothera speciosa Oenothera speciosa
1 Cultivar/Variety

Showy Fleabane

Erigeron speciosus
Flower buds in June in Harney County in Oregon Flower buds in June in Harney County in Oregon Form in July in Teton County, Wyoming Form in July in Teton County, Wyoming Form in September in Ward County, Colorado Form in September in Ward County, Colorado Flower closeup in September in Flagstaff, Arizona Flower closeup in September in Flagstaff, Arizona Seedpods in September in Rochester, Washington Seedpods in September in Rochester, Washington

Showy Goldenrod

Solidago speciosa
Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Solidago speciosa Flowers - Fall - Buncombe Co., NC Flowers - Fall - Buncombe Co., NC

Showy Jasmine

Chrysojasminum floridum
Flower and Leaves Flower and Leaves Form Form Jasminum floridum Jasminum floridum Jasminum floridum Jasminum floridum Jasminum floridum Jasminum floridum

Showy Orchid

Galearis spectabilis
Form Form Leaves Leaves Flower detail Flower detail Flower buds Flower buds

Showy Orchis

Galearis spectabilis
Form Form Leaves Leaves Flower detail Flower detail Flower buds Flower buds

Showy Rattlebox

Crotalaria spectabilis
Form in bloom (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Form in bloom (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Stem (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Stem (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Legumes (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Legumes (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Back of flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Back of flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Yellow flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Yellow flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Flower close up Flower close up

Showy Rattlepod

Crotalaria spectabilis
Form in bloom (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Form in bloom (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Stem (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Stem (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Legumes (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Legumes (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Back of flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Back of flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Yellow flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Yellow flower (Monroe County, NY)-Early Fall Flower close up Flower close up

Showy Skullcap

Scutellaria serrata
Scutellaria serrata Scutellaria serrata Scutellaria serrata Scutellaria serrata Scutellaria serrata Scutellaria serrata Scutellaria serrata Scutellaria serrata

Showy Stonecrop

Hylotelephium spectabile
Sedum spectabile Sedum spectabile Sedum spectabile Sedum spectabile Close up of flower Close up of flower Form Form Flower buds Flower buds Sedum spectabile Sedum spectabile
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Showy Stonecrop

Hylotelephium sieboldii
Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii Hylotelephium sieboldii
1 Cultivar/Variety

Shredded Umbrella Plant

Syneilesis aconitifolia
Form in mass in April in Nanjing, China Form in mass in April in Nanjing, China Leaf in August in Primoreye, Russia Leaf in August in Primoreye, Russia Post bloom in August in Primoreye, Russia Post bloom in August in Primoreye, Russia Flowers in June in Zhejiang, China Flowers in June in Zhejiang, China Seedpods in June in Beijing, China Seedpods in June in Beijing, China

Shrimp Plant

Phlogacanthus guttatus
Justicia guttata Justicia guttata Justicia guttata Justicia guttata Justicia guttata Justicia guttata Justicia guttata Justicia guttata Form Form Colorful orange bracts, white tubular flowers Colorful orange bracts, white tubular flowers

Shrimp Willow

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'
Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Trimmed Form Trimmed Form

Shrub Althea

Hibiscus syriacus
Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus syriacus
18 Cultivars/Varieties

Shrub Bushclover

Lespedeza bicolor
Lespedeza bicolor Lespedeza bicolor Purple pea-like flowers Purple pea-like flowers Form Form Form Form Trifolate leaves with small point at the tip are lighter on the Trifolate leaves with small point at the tip are lighter on the Dried indehiscent legume fruits with one seed inside. Dried indehiscent legume fruits with one seed inside.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Shrubby Beebalm

Monarda fruticulosa
Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts White, 2-lipped flowers subtended by pale pink bracts. White, 2-lipped flowers subtended by pale pink bracts.

Shrubby Bittersweet

Celastrus scandens
Immature fruit in terminal pendulous clusters. Immature fruit in terminal pendulous clusters. Male flowers and leaves Male flowers and leaves Fruits Fruits Fruits are very showy in the winter. Fruits are very showy in the winter.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Shrubby Cinquefoil

Dasiphora fruticosa
Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa
19 Cultivars/Varieties

Shrubby Five-fingers

Sibbaldia tridentata
Closeup of a white five-petaled flower Closeup of a white five-petaled flower Flowers and leaves, growing as a ground cover Flowers and leaves, growing as a ground cover Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Form of the plant in bloom Form of the plant in bloom Potentilla tridentata Potentilla tridentata Potentilla tridentata Potentilla tridentata
1 Cultivar/Variety

Shrubby Horsemint

Monarda fruticulosa
Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts White, 2-lipped flowers subtended by pale pink bracts. White, 2-lipped flowers subtended by pale pink bracts.

Shrubby Lespedeza

Lespedeza bicolor
Lespedeza bicolor Lespedeza bicolor Purple pea-like flowers Purple pea-like flowers Form Form Form Form Trifolate leaves with small point at the tip are lighter on the Trifolate leaves with small point at the tip are lighter on the Dried indehiscent legume fruits with one seed inside. Dried indehiscent legume fruits with one seed inside.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Shrubby Podocarpus

Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki
Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus

Shrubby Potentilla

Dasiphora fruticosa
Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa Potentilla fruiticosa
19 Cultivars/Varieties

Shrubby St. John's Wort

Hypericum prolificum
Hypericum prolificum Hypericum prolificum Hypericum prolificum Hypericum prolificum Hypericum prolificum Hypericum prolificum branch, Warren County, NC branch, Warren County, NC form, Warren County, NC form, Warren County, NC leaves, Warren County, NC leaves, Warren County, NC

Shrubby Yew Podocarpus

Podocarpus macrophyllus
Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus Podocarpus macrophyllus
1 Cultivar/Variety

Shrubby Zinnia

Zinnia acerosa
Zinnia acerosa Zinnia acerosa Zinnia acerosa Zinnia acerosa Zinnia acerosa Zinnia acerosa Zinnia acerosa Zinnia acerosa Flower Flower

Shrub Rose

Rosa rugosa
Rosa rugosa Rosa rugosa Rosa rugosa Rosa rugosa Rosa rugosa Rosa rugosa Flowers and leaves of F. J. Grootendorst' Flowers and leaves of F. J. Grootendorst' Growing in the wild in Canada Growing in the wild in Canada Leaf detail Leaf detail
10 Cultivars/Varieties

Shrub Verbena

Lantana camara
Flower clusters; flowers yellow turning orange-pink. Flower clusters; flowers yellow turning orange-pink. Ground cover in mix of red and fuchsia cultivars. Ground cover in mix of red and fuchsia cultivars. Compact shrub with yellow, orange and fuchsia flowers. Compact shrub with yellow, orange and fuchsia flowers. Compact shrub with yellow flowers. Compact shrub with yellow flowers. Compact shrub with yellow flowers. Compact shrub with yellow flowers. Compact shrub with yellow flowers. Compact shrub with yellow flowers.
11 Cultivars/Varieties

Shrub Verbena

Lantana trifolia
Flowers Flowers Leaves and fruit Leaves and fruit Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Lantana trifolia Lantana trifolia
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Shrub Yellowroot

Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Flowers Flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii
Form Form Fruit and Leaf Fruit and Leaf Fall Color Form Fall Color Form Quercus shumardii Quercus shumardii Leaves Leaves Acorns Acorns