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Bog Arum

Calla palustris
Calla Palustris Calla Palustris Calla Palustris Calla Palustris Calla Palustris Calla Palustris Calla palustris Calla palustris Calla Palustris Calla Palustris Calla palustris Calla palustris

Bog Blazing Star

Liatris spicata var. resinosa
Liatris spicata var. resinosa Liatris spicata var. resinosa Liatris spicata var. resinosa Liatris spicata var. resinosa Liatris spicata var. resinosa Liatris spicata var. resinosa

Bog Cheetos

Senega lutea
low-growing plants with vivid orange cone-like inflorescences. low-growing plants with vivid orange cone-like inflorescences. Inflorescence of bright orange flowers. Inflorescence of bright orange flowers. Inflorescence of bright orange flowers. Inflorescence of bright orange flowers. Polygala lutea Polygala lutea

Bog Goldenrod

Solidago uliginosa
Solidago uliginosa Solidago uliginosa Solidago uliginosa Solidago uliginosa Solidago uliginosa Solidago uliginosa

Bog Hemp

Boehmeria cylindrica
Form in September in Gonzales County, Texas Form in September in Gonzales County, Texas Leaves & Flowers in September in Gonzales County, Texas Leaves & Flowers in September in Gonzales County, Texas Leaves Underside in September in Gonzales County, Texas Leaves Underside in September in Gonzales County, Texas

Bog Kalmia

Kalmia polifolia
Form in October in Chippewa County in Wisconsin Form in October in Chippewa County in Wisconsin Flowers in June in Terrace Bay in Ontario Flowers in June in Terrace Bay in Ontario Flower closeup in May in Lewis County, New York Flower closeup in May in Lewis County, New York Leaves in October in Keweenaw County, Michigan Leaves in October in Keweenaw County, Michigan Seed pods in October in Quebec, Canada Seed pods in October in Quebec, Canada

Bog Laurel

Kalmia polifolia
Form in October in Chippewa County in Wisconsin Form in October in Chippewa County in Wisconsin Flowers in June in Terrace Bay in Ontario Flowers in June in Terrace Bay in Ontario Flower closeup in May in Lewis County, New York Flower closeup in May in Lewis County, New York Leaves in October in Keweenaw County, Michigan Leaves in October in Keweenaw County, Michigan Seed pods in October in Quebec, Canada Seed pods in October in Quebec, Canada

Bog onion

Arisaema triphyllum
form, spring, Wake County, NC form, spring, Wake County, NC Flower - May 10 - Wake Co., NC Flower - May 10 - Wake Co., NC 'Starburst' Flower & Leaves - May 11 - Wake Co., NC 'Starburst' Flower & Leaves - May 11 - Wake Co., NC Arisaema triphyllum Arisaema triphyllum Green Berries - June - Wake Co., NC Green Berries - June - Wake Co., NC Form - May 10 - Wake Co., NC Form - May 10 - Wake Co., NC
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Bog Pink

Arethusa bulbosa
Flower Flower Arethusa bulbosa Arethusa bulbosa Arethusa bulbosa Arethusa bulbosa Flower Flower

Bog Rose

Arethusa bulbosa
Flower Flower Arethusa bulbosa Arethusa bulbosa Arethusa bulbosa Arethusa bulbosa Flower Flower

Bog Rosemary

Andromeda polifolia
Andromeda polifolia Andromeda polifolia Andromeda polifolia close up Andromeda polifolia close up Andromeda polifolia flowers and leaves Andromeda polifolia flowers and leaves Andromeda polifolia Andromeda polifolia
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Bog Sage

Salvia uliginosa
Flower spike with several pale blue flowers. One has a tiny bee. Flower spike with several pale blue flowers. One has a tiny bee. Spike of blue flowers with large bee. Spike of blue flowers with large bee. Shrubby plant with spikes of light blue flowers Shrubby plant with spikes of light blue flowers light blue flowers on upright inflorescences. light blue flowers on upright inflorescences. Erect flower stalks bearing light blue flowers. Erect flower stalks bearing light blue flowers. Foliage. Leaves are narrow and opposite. Foliage. Leaves are narrow and opposite.

Bog Spurge

Euphorbia palustris
close-up of flowers, spring, Davidson County, NC close-up of flowers, spring, Davidson County, NC Euphorbia palustris Form Close-up (Davidson CountyNC)-April Euphorbia palustris Form Close-up (Davidson CountyNC)-April
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bog Sundew

Drosera capillaris
Rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in red glandular hairs. Rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in red glandular hairs. Close-up of red, gland-tipped hairs with a trapped springtail Close-up of red, gland-tipped hairs with a trapped springtail Rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in red glandular hairs. Rosette of spoon-shaped leaves covered in red glandular hairs. Close-up on a dark pink, 5-petaled flower, with a superior ovary Close-up on a dark pink, 5-petaled flower, with a superior ovary Two, pale pink, 5-petaled flowers. Two, pale pink, 5-petaled flowers. A pale pink, 5-petaled flower and young buds. A pale pink, 5-petaled flower and young buds.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bog Torches

Orontium aquaticum
Form in bloom (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Form in bloom (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Yellow spadix (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Yellow spadix (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Yellow spadix (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Yellow spadix (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Leaves (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Leaves (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Stem and spadix (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Stem and spadix (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Berry-like green fruit (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring Berry-like green fruit (Darlington County, SC)-Mid Spring

Bog Violet

Viola cucullata
Heart-shaped leaves & purple flowers. Heart-shaped leaves & purple flowers. Heart-shaped leaves & purple flower on long scape. Heart-shaped leaves & purple flower on long scape. V. cucullata V. cucullata Viola cucullata Flower Viola cucullata Flower Viola cucullata Flower Viola cucullata Flower Viola cuculata 'Striata Alba' Viola cuculata 'Striata Alba'
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Bog White Viola

Viola lanceolata
Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata (backlit) Viola lanceolata (backlit) Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata Viola lanceolata

Bok Choy

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)

Bold Sword Fern

Nephrolepis biserrata
Nephrolepis biserrata Nephrolepis biserrata Nephrolepis biserrata "Giant Sword Fern" Nephrolepis biserrata "Giant Sword Fern" Nephrolepis biserrata Nephrolepis biserrata Nephrolepis biserrata Nephrolepis biserrata Leaf Blade Leaf Blade Leaves Leaves
1 Cultivar/Variety

Boltonia

Boltonia asteroides
Boltonia asteroides Boltonia asteroides Boltonia asteroides Boltonia asteroides Boltonia asteroides Boltonia asteroides
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bombay Hemp

Crotalaria juncea
Close-up of yellow flowers against a blue sky. Close-up of yellow flowers against a blue sky. Herbaceous plant; erect stems; unifoliate leaves Herbaceous plant; erect stems; unifoliate leaves Herbaceous plant; erect stems; unifoliate leaves Herbaceous plant; erect stems; unifoliate leaves Dried legume pod on a plant with unifoliate leaves. Dried legume pod on a plant with unifoliate leaves. Hand cradling open legume and a cluster of dark seeds. Hand cradling open legume and a cluster of dark seeds. Herbaceous plant; erect stems; unifoliate leaves Herbaceous plant; erect stems; unifoliate leaves
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bomb Weed

Epilobium angustifolium
Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Showy hot pink flowers Showy hot pink flowers Epilobium angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium

Bonaparte's Crown

Euphorbia cyparissias
Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves

Bone Flower

Bellis perennis
Bellis perennis pink and red flowers and leaves Bellis perennis pink and red flowers and leaves Bellis perennis (red and white) Bellis perennis (red and white) Bellis perennis pink flower Bellis perennis pink flower pink flower close up pink flower close up white flower close up white flower close up Mass planting of Bellis perennis Mass planting of Bellis perennis

Bone-knitted Lotus

Sarcandra glabra
Sarcandra glabra Sarcandra glabra Sarcandra glabra Sarcandra glabra

Boneset

Symphytum officinale
Plant Plant Flowers Flowers Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale Symphytum officinale

Boneset

Eupatorium perfoliatum
Form Form Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Eupatorium perfoliatum Eupatorium perfoliatum Stems and leaves Stems and leaves Leaves Leaves

Bonewort

Bellis perennis
Bellis perennis pink and red flowers and leaves Bellis perennis pink and red flowers and leaves Bellis perennis (red and white) Bellis perennis (red and white) Bellis perennis pink flower Bellis perennis pink flower pink flower close up pink flower close up white flower close up white flower close up Mass planting of Bellis perennis Mass planting of Bellis perennis

Bonica 82

Rosa Bonica® 'MELdomonac'
Form Form Flower Flower Flower and bud Flower and bud

Bonset

Eupatorium perfoliatum
Form Form Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Eupatorium perfoliatum Eupatorium perfoliatum Stems and leaves Stems and leaves Leaves Leaves

Borage

Borago officinalis
Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis Borago officinalis

Border Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus
Dianthus caryophyllus plants Dianthus caryophyllus plants Dianthus caryophyllus flower Dianthus caryophyllus flower

Border Forsythia

Forsythia x intermedia
Forsythia x intermedia Forsythia x intermedia Forsythia x intermedia Forsythia x intermedia Forsythia x intermedia 'Primulina' Forsythia x intermedia 'Primulina' Form Form Leaves Leaves Fall Form Fall Form
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Boreal Jacob's ladder 'Heavenly Habit'

Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'
Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'

Bosnian Pine

Pinus heldreichii
Form in August in Epirus, Greece Form in August in Epirus, Greece Needles/Cone - August - Neretva - Bosnia Herzegovina Needles/Cone - August - Neretva - Bosnia Herzegovina
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bostonfern

Nephrolepis exaltata
Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata leaf Nephrolepis exaltata leaf Spores Spores Spores Spores Form 'Ruffles' Form 'Ruffles'
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata
Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata leaf Nephrolepis exaltata leaf Spores Spores Spores Spores Form 'Ruffles' Form 'Ruffles'
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Parthenocissus tricuspidata Parthenocissus tricuspidata Climber growing on a wall. Climber growing on a wall. Fall Color Leaf Fall Color Leaf Parthenocissus tricuspidata Parthenocissus tricuspidata Parthenocissus tricuspidata Parthenocissus tricuspidata Parthenocissus tricuspidata Parthenocissus tricuspidata
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Boton de Oro

Melampodium divaricatum
Melampodium paludosum Melampodium paludosum Melampodium paludosum Melampodium paludosum Leaves & Flowers - Craven Co., NC Leaves & Flowers - Craven Co., NC
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Aesculus parviflora
Aesculus parvaflora Aesculus parvaflora Form (upper right) with hostas, Buncombe Co. NC, early fall Form (upper right) with hostas, Buncombe Co. NC, early fall Aesculus parviflora Aesculus parviflora Aesculus parvaflora Aesculus parvaflora Aesculus parviflora Aesculus parviflora Aesculus parviflora Aesculus parviflora
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bottlebrush Grass

Elymus hystrix
Elymus hystrix 2 Elymus hystrix 2 Elymus hystrix Elymus hystrix Elymus hystrix leaves Elymus hystrix leaves Elymus hystrix seed heads Elymus hystrix seed heads Wild Form Wild Form
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Bottle Brush Grass

Elymus hystrix
Elymus hystrix 2 Elymus hystrix 2 Elymus hystrix Elymus hystrix Elymus hystrix leaves Elymus hystrix leaves Elymus hystrix seed heads Elymus hystrix seed heads Wild Form Wild Form
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Bottle Euphorbia

Jatropha podagrica
Large plant in summer Large plant in summer Flowers Flowers Large plant in a greenhouse in March Large plant in a greenhouse in March Stem of plant Stem of plant Seedling Seedling Native habitat Native habitat

Bottle Gourd

Lagenaria siceraria
Late July - Vine - Durham Co., NC Late July - Vine - Durham Co., NC Early Aug. - Mature Fruit - Durham Co., NC Early Aug. - Mature Fruit - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. -Female Flower Bud - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. -Female Flower Bud - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Front View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Front View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Side View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Side View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept - Fruit & Leaves - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept - Fruit & Leaves - Durham Co., NC

Bottle Grass

Setaria viridis
Form Form Setaria - Giant Foxtail Setaria - Giant Foxtail Leaf and stem Leaf and stem Setaria - Giant Foxtail Setaria - Giant Foxtail Flower - Fall - Warren Co., NC Flower - Fall - Warren Co., NC Flower - Fall - Warren Co., NC Flower - Fall - Warren Co., NC

Bottle Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata
Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata

Bottlestopper

Eschscholzia californica
Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica Eschscholzia californica
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bottle Stopper

Eriogonum inflatum
Form Form Inflated stem node Inflated stem node Flower detail Flower detail Small yellow flowers Small yellow flowers Basal leaves Basal leaves Underside if leaf and stem Underside if leaf and stem