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Speedwell

Veronica peduncularis
Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis Veronica peduncularis
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Speedwell

Veronica
Veronica spp. Veronica spp. Veronica Veronica Veronica Veronica form, Great Smokey Mts National Park form, Great Smokey Mts National Park Veronica Veronica
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spiceberry

Ardisia crenata
Plant in bloom Plant in bloom Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spicebush

Lindera benzoin
Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Photo of Lindera benzoin fruit Photo of Lindera benzoin fruit Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Red, ovoid fruits among simple, green leaves. Red, ovoid fruits among simple, green leaves. Leaves showing yellow fall color. Leaves showing yellow fall color.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spicebush

Calycanthus floridus
Foliage and dark red, many-petaled flowers. Foliage and dark red, many-petaled flowers. Foliage and a single, dark red, many-petaled flower. Foliage and a single, dark red, many-petaled flower. Pendulous dark brown, urn-like capsule. Pendulous dark brown, urn-like capsule. A pair of erect, red flowers in tight bud. Leaves just emerging. A pair of erect, red flowers in tight bud. Leaves just emerging. Foliage and dark red, many-petaled flowers in bud. Foliage and dark red, many-petaled flowers in bud. A shrub with yellow autumn foliage. A shrub with yellow autumn foliage.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Spice Bush

Lindera benzoin
Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Photo of Lindera benzoin fruit Photo of Lindera benzoin fruit Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin Red, ovoid fruits among simple, green leaves. Red, ovoid fruits among simple, green leaves. Leaves showing yellow fall color. Leaves showing yellow fall color.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spice Orchid

Psychilis atropurpurea
Epiphytic orchid plant. Growing between two tree branches. Epiphytic orchid plant. Growing between two tree branches. close-up of epiphytic orchid close-up of epiphytic orchid cluster of orchid flowers with large pink lips cluster of orchid flowers with large pink lips

Spice Orchid

Epidendrum ibaguense
Form in bloom Form in bloom Pink flowers Pink flowers Purple flowers Purple flowers Clusters of orange flowers. Clusters of orange flowers. 2 clusters of pink flowers; 2 green capsules dangle from stem. 2 clusters of pink flowers; 2 green capsules dangle from stem. Clusters of orange-red flowers. Clusters of orange-red flowers.

Spice-tree

Umbellularia californica
Form Form Flower cluster Flower cluster Fruits in May Fruits in May Leaves Leaves Trunk and bark Trunk and bark
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Flower

Cleome houtteana
Cleome Cleome Cleome Cleome Closeup of pink flower with long stamens Closeup of pink flower with long stamens Cleome Cleome Flower - Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower - Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower & Seedpod- Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower & Seedpod- Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Spider Flower

Cleome Señorita Rosalita® 'Inncleosr'
Cleome Senorita Rosalita Form Cleome Senorita Rosalita Form Cleome Senorita Rosalita Cleome Senorita Rosalita Cleome x Senorita Rosalita Cleome x Senorita Rosalita Cleome 'Inncleosr' SENORITA ROSALITA Cleome 'Inncleosr' SENORITA ROSALITA

Spider Flower

Cleome Señorita Blanca® 'Inclesbimp'
Cleome 'INCLESPIMP' Senorita Blanca Improved flowers Cleome 'INCLESPIMP' Senorita Blanca Improved flowers Cleome 'INCLESPIMP' Senorita Blanca Improved Cleome 'INCLESPIMP' Senorita Blanca Improved Cleome 'INCLESPIMP' Senorita Blanca Improved leaves Cleome 'INCLESPIMP' Senorita Blanca Improved leaves

Spider Flower

Cleome
Form Form White flower of C. cordobensis White flower of C. cordobensis White flowers White flowers Yellow flowers of C. suffruticosa Yellow flowers of C. suffruticosa Flower Cluster - Warren Co., NC Flower Cluster - Warren Co., NC Pink flower Pink flower

Spider Flowers

Grevillea
Form of cultivar in New Zealand Form of cultivar in New Zealand G. 'Poorinda Leane' form G. 'Poorinda Leane' form Flowers of G. rosmarinifolia Flowers of G. rosmarinifolia Flowers and leaves of G. thelemanniana Flowers and leaves of G. thelemanniana Stem and leaves of G. rosmarinifolia Stem and leaves of G. rosmarinifolia Fern-like leaves Fern-like leaves

Spider Grass

Liriope
Liriope spp. Liriope spp. Liriope spp. Liriope spp. Large planting used on a slope in the late Spring. Southern Wake Large planting used on a slope in the late Spring. Southern Wake Close up of leaves . Southern Wake County, N.C. Close up of leaves . Southern Wake County, N.C. Anthracnose of liriope Anthracnose of liriope
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Ivy

Chlorophytum comosum
Form Form variegated green and white striped strappy leaves with plantlets variegated green and white striped strappy leaves with plantlets Grassy leaves with a central white longitudinal stripe. Grassy leaves with a central white longitudinal stripe. leaves and form leaves and form Flower, buds, & small plantlet on the tip of the inflorescence. Flower, buds, & small plantlet on the tip of the inflorescence. Flower Flower
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Spiderleaf Maple

Acer palmatum subsp. matsumurae
Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. Dissectum Acer palmatum var. Dissectum Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. dissectum Acer palmatum var. Dissectum Acer palmatum var. Dissectum
11 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Lilies

Lycoris
Form of L. radiata growing wild in the woods Form of L. radiata growing wild in the woods Species with long stamens Species with long stamens Species with short stamens Species with short stamens Flowers of L. aurea Flowers of L. aurea White flowers White flowers Photo of cluster of pale yellow flowers. Photo of cluster of pale yellow flowers.
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Lily

Hymenocallis
Hymenocallis caribaea Hymenocallis caribaea Hymenocallis 'Advance' Hymenocallis 'Advance' Stap like leaves and white spidery flowers Stap like leaves and white spidery flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Lily

Crinum americanum
Form Form Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Crinum americanum Crinum americanum Crinum americanum Crinum americanum Leaves Leaves
1 Cultivar/Variety

Spider Lily

Crinum
Crinum Hybrid flower Crinum Hybrid flower Crinum Crinum Crinum Crinum Crinum Lily form in December NH County Crinum Lily form in December NH County crinum lily nh county leaf skdavidson crinum lily nh county leaf skdavidson Flower Flower
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Lily

Hymenocallis crassifolia
Flowers Flowers Leaves and buds Leaves and buds Native habitat Native habitat Side view of flower Side view of flower Form Form Fruit Fruit

Spider Lily

Tradescantia virginiana
Dark blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Dark blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers; grassy foliage. Lavender blue, 3-petaled flowers; grassy foliage. Flower buds showing some blue color. Flower buds showing some blue color.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Spider Lily

Lycoris radiata
Whole plant Whole plant flower, Charlotte NC flower, Charlotte NC Lycoris radiata Lycoris radiata Lycoris radiata Lycoris radiata Lycoris radiata Lycoris radiata Lycoris radiata Lycoris radiata
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Lily

Hymenocallis occidentalis
Hymenocallis occidentalis Hymenocallis occidentalis Hymenocallis occidentalis Hymenocallis occidentalis

Spider Milkweed

Asclepias viridis
Form Form Form in bloom Form in bloom Flowers Flowers Flower detail Flower detail Leaves Leaves Underside of leaf Underside of leaf

Spiderplant

Chlorophytum comosum
Form Form variegated green and white striped strappy leaves with plantlets variegated green and white striped strappy leaves with plantlets Grassy leaves with a central white longitudinal stripe. Grassy leaves with a central white longitudinal stripe. leaves and form leaves and form Flower, buds, & small plantlet on the tip of the inflorescence. Flower, buds, & small plantlet on the tip of the inflorescence. Flower Flower
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Plant

Cleome houtteana
Cleome Cleome Cleome Cleome Closeup of pink flower with long stamens Closeup of pink flower with long stamens Cleome Cleome Flower - Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower - Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower & Seedpod- Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower & Seedpod- Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum
Form Form variegated green and white striped strappy leaves with plantlets variegated green and white striped strappy leaves with plantlets Grassy leaves with a central white longitudinal stripe. Grassy leaves with a central white longitudinal stripe. leaves and form leaves and form Flower, buds, & small plantlet on the tip of the inflorescence. Flower, buds, & small plantlet on the tip of the inflorescence. Flower Flower
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Spider Plant

Cleome
Form Form White flower of C. cordobensis White flower of C. cordobensis White flowers White flowers Yellow flowers of C. suffruticosa Yellow flowers of C. suffruticosa Flower Cluster - Warren Co., NC Flower Cluster - Warren Co., NC Pink flower Pink flower

Spider's Legs

Cleome houtteana
Cleome Cleome Cleome Cleome Closeup of pink flower with long stamens Closeup of pink flower with long stamens Cleome Cleome Flower - Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower - Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower & Seedpod- Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC Flower & Seedpod- Aug. 16, Warren Co., NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Spider Weed

Cleome
Form Form White flower of C. cordobensis White flower of C. cordobensis White flowers White flowers Yellow flowers of C. suffruticosa Yellow flowers of C. suffruticosa Flower Cluster - Warren Co., NC Flower Cluster - Warren Co., NC Pink flower Pink flower

Spiderwort

Tradescantia
T. pallidia leaves T. pallidia leaves Tradescantia zebrina houseplant Tradescantia zebrina houseplant 'vittata' leaves 'vittata' leaves Leaves Leaves Flower of T. hirsutiflora Flower of T. hirsutiflora T. sillamontana flower and leaves T. sillamontana flower and leaves
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Spiderwort

Tradescantia x andersoniana
Tradescantia andersoniana 'Osprey' Tradescantia andersoniana 'Osprey' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Snow Cap' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Snow Cap' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Bilberry Ice' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Bilberry Ice' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Purple Rebel'' Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Purple Rebel''
30 Cultivars/Varieties

Spiderwort

Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Purple Profusion'
Tradescantia 'Purple Profusion' Tradescantia 'Purple Profusion' Tradescantis 'Purple Profusion' Tradescantis 'Purple Profusion' Tradescantia 'Purple Profusion' Tradescantia 'Purple Profusion'

Spiked Lobelia

Lobelia spicata
Form in June in Warren County, New Jersey Form in June in Warren County, New Jersey Flowers in June in Warren County, New Jersey Flowers in June in Warren County, New Jersey Leaves and stem in September in Crawford County, Michigan Leaves and stem in September in Crawford County, Michigan Seed heads in September in Crawford County, Michigan Seed heads in September in Crawford County, Michigan

Spiked Speedwell

Veronica spicata
Form Form Flowers Flowers Pollinator on flower Pollinator on flower Form Form Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves 'Alba' flower 'Alba' flower
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Spiked White Wild Indigo

Baptisia albescens
Form Form Form Form Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Fruit Fruit Leaves Leaves

Spike Gayfeather

Liatris spicata
Form Form Flowers in a spike Flowers in a spike Bloom sequence from top to bottom. Bloom sequence from top to bottom. Liatris spicata 'Alba' Liatris spicata 'Alba' Whorled leaves along the stem. Whorled leaves along the stem. Bumble bee sipping nectar from the flowers Bumble bee sipping nectar from the flowers
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Spikemoss

Selaginella kraussiana
Selaginella kraussiana Selaginella kraussiana Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea' Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea' Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tip' Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tip' Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea' Selaginella kraussiana 'Aurea'
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Spikenard ampelopsis

Nekemias megalophylla
Ampelopsis megalophylla Ampelopsis megalophylla

Spike Rush

Eleocharis montevidensis
Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Native habitat Native habitat

Spike Watermilfoil

Myriophyllum spicatum
Form in water Form in water Infestation Infestation Leaves Leaves Flowers Flowers Leaves and stem Leaves and stem

Spike Winterhazel

Corylopsis spicata
Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata bark Corylopsis spicata bark Corylopsis spicata bud Corylopsis spicata bud
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spike Winter Hazel

Corylopsis spicata
Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata bark Corylopsis spicata bark Corylopsis spicata bud Corylopsis spicata bud
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spike Witch Hazel

Corylopsis spicata
Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata Corylopsis spicata bark Corylopsis spicata bark Corylopsis spicata bud Corylopsis spicata bud
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea
Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea Spinacia oleracea

Spinach-Dock

Rumex scutatus
Form in November in North Ossetia, Russia Form in November in North Ossetia, Russia Leaves in November in Aragon, Spain Leaves in November in Aragon, Spain Flower buds in June in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Flower buds in June in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Seeds in June in Barcelona, Spain Seeds in June in Barcelona, Spain