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Cardboard Palm

Zamia
small plant with stiff, broad leaflets. small plant with stiff, broad leaflets. Pinnate leaf with stiff, broad leaflets. Pinnate leaf with stiff, broad leaflets. Upright cone looking like a corn cob. Upright cone looking like a corn cob. Rosette plant with fern like leaves. Rosette plant with fern like leaves. Clump of pinnate leaves emerging in all directions. Clump of pinnate leaves emerging in all directions. Potted plant with cluster of fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of fern-like, pinnate leaves.
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Cardboard Plant

Zamia furfuracea
Cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Female cone Female cone Cone with tip broken off to reveal bright red, large seeds. Cone with tip broken off to reveal bright red, large seeds. Plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves.

Cardboard Sago

Zamia furfuracea
Cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Female cone Female cone Cone with tip broken off to reveal bright red, large seeds. Cone with tip broken off to reveal bright red, large seeds. Plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves.

Cardinal Climber

Ipomoea x multifida
Ipomoea x multifida Ipomoea x multifida Large lobed green leaf Large lobed green leaf Side view of a trumpet-shaped red flower with long stamens Side view of a trumpet-shaped red flower with long stamens Form of the vine with leaves and flowers Form of the vine with leaves and flowers Vine twining around a structure Vine twining around a structure

Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis
Spike of bright red flowers. Spike of bright red flowers. Spike of bright red flowers. Spike of bright red flowers. Spikes of bright red flowers. Spikes of bright red flowers. Spikes of bright red flowers. Spikes of bright red flowers. Border planted with yellow flowers & dark-leaved L. cardinalis Border planted with yellow flowers & dark-leaved L. cardinalis A pair of images of the growing shoots. New leaves reddish. A pair of images of the growing shoots. New leaves reddish.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Cardinal Flower

Lobelia
Lobelia spp. Lobelia spp. Lobelia spp. Lobelia spp. Lobelia spp. Lobelia spp. Lobelia spp. Lobelia spp. x speciosa starship rose - Aug. 12 - Wake Co., NC x speciosa starship rose - Aug. 12 - Wake Co., NC
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Cardinal Flower

Odontonema tubaeforme
leafy shoot with red tubular flowers. leafy shoot with red tubular flowers.

Cardinal's Guard

Odontonema tubaeforme
leafy shoot with red tubular flowers. leafy shoot with red tubular flowers.

Cardinal-spear

Erythrina herbacea
Cherokee-bean Cherokee-bean Coral Bean Coral Bean Erythrina herbacea Erythrina herbacea Erythrina herbacea Erythrina herbacea Erythrina herbacea Erythrina herbacea Erythrina herbacea Erythrina herbacea

Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus
Cynara cardunculus bud and inflorescence Cynara cardunculus bud and inflorescence Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cardoons

Cynara cardunculus
Cynara cardunculus bud and inflorescence Cynara cardunculus bud and inflorescence Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus Cynara cardunculus
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cardyne Hairy Vetch

Vicia villosa
Vicia Villosa Vicia Villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa Vicia villosa

Carefree Beauty

Rosa Carefree Beauty™ 'BUCbi'
Rosa 'BUCbi' Rosa 'BUCbi'

Carefree Delight

Rosa Carefree Delight 'MElpotal'
Single pink rose flower. Single pink rose flower. Single pink rose flowers. Single pink rose flowers. Shrub with single pink rose flowers. Shrub with single pink rose flowers.

Carefree Wonder

Rosa Carefree Wonder 'MEIpitac'
Clusters of small, pink, double roses. Clusters of small, pink, double roses. Clusters of small, pink, double roses. Clusters of small, pink, double roses. bush with many pink rose flowers. bush with many pink rose flowers.

Carelessweed

Amaranthus palmeri
Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri

Careless Weed

Amaranthus retroflexus
Amaranthus retroflexus Amaranthus retroflexus Amaranthus rettoflexus Amaranthus rettoflexus Amaranthus retroflexus Amaranthus retroflexus Aramanthus retroflexus Aramanthus retroflexus Aramanthus retroflexus Aramanthus retroflexus Aramanthus retroflexus Aramanthus retroflexus

Caribbean Cooper Plant

Euphorbia cotinifolia
Euphorbia cotinifolia form Euphorbia cotinifolia form Euphorbia cotinifolia flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia leaves flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia leaves flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia bark Euphorbia cotinifolia bark
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Caribbean Copper Plant

Euphorbia cotinifolia
Euphorbia cotinifolia form Euphorbia cotinifolia form Euphorbia cotinifolia flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia leaves flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia leaves flowers Euphorbia cotinifolia bark Euphorbia cotinifolia bark
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Caribbean Oregano

Plectranthus amboinicus
Green fuzzy foliage Green fuzzy foliage Purplish trumpet-shaped flowers Purplish trumpet-shaped flowers Growing in a pot Growing in a pot Closeupof the green leaves Closeupof the green leaves Green leaves with white margins Green leaves with white margins

Carissa Chinese holly

Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'
Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' Close up of leaves. Close up of leaves. Ilex Cornuta 'Carissa' Ilex Cornuta 'Carissa' Hedge Hedge Ilex cornuta Carissa Ilex cornuta Carissa Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'

Carissa Holly

Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'
Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' Close up of leaves. Close up of leaves. Ilex Cornuta 'Carissa' Ilex Cornuta 'Carissa' Hedge Hedge Ilex cornuta Carissa Ilex cornuta Carissa Ilex cornuta 'Carissa' Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'

Carlcephalum Viburnum

Viburnum x carlcephalum
Form Form Flower and Leaf Flower and Leaf Flower and Form Flower and Form Leaves Leaves Stem and buds Stem and buds Viburnum x carlcephalum Viburnum x carlcephalum
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Carnation

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

Carnation

Dianthus
Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Form Form Leaves Leaves ‘American PieTM Bumbleberry Pie’ ‘American PieTM Bumbleberry Pie’ Dianthus Dianthus
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Carnation Grass

Carex firma
Grassy foliage in a clumping plant growing among rocks. Grassy foliage in a clumping plant growing among rocks. Erect brown spikes widely disper on the inflorescence. Erect brown spikes widely disper on the inflorescence. A dense cushion formed by mound of short foliage A dense cushion formed by mound of short foliage Short foliage spreading from rhizome. Short foliage spreading from rhizome.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Carob

Ceratonia siliqua
Fruit Fruit Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua

Carob Tree Kharoub

Ceratonia siliqua
Fruit Fruit Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua Ceratonia siliqua

Carole Mackie Daphne

Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carole Mackie'
'Carole Mackie' habit 'Carole Mackie' habit 'Carole Mackie' flowers and foliage 'Carole Mackie' flowers and foliage 'Carole Mackie' close up 'Carole Mackie' close up Close up of flower Close up of flower

Carolina Allspice

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

Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus 'Venus'
Single flower with many petals. Central part is red. Single flower with many petals. Central part is red. Leafy shoot with several white, many-petaled flowers. Leafy shoot with several white, many-petaled flowers. Single flower with many petals. Central part is red. Single flower with many petals. Central part is red. Shrub with yellow autumnal foliage Shrub with yellow autumnal foliage Single flower with many petals. Central part is red. Single flower with many petals. Central part is red. Shrub with coarse foliage & large white flowers. Shrub with coarse foliage & large white flowers.

Carolina Angelpod

Matelea carolinensis
Matelea carolinensis Matelea carolinensis Matelea carolinensis Matelea carolinensis Heart-shaped leaves and flowers Heart-shaped leaves and flowers

Carolina Ash

Fraxinus caroliniana
Form Form Foliage Foliage Fruit Fruit Both sides of leaves Both sides of leaves Bark Bark

Carolina Basswood

Tilia americana
Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Tilia americana Dried brown drupes hanging from stalk with a fused bract. Dried brown drupes hanging from stalk with a fused bract.
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Carolina Belle Peach

Prunus persica 'Carolina Belle'
Small tree in a row of peach trees Small tree in a row of peach trees Narrow leaves of peach Narrow leaves of peach Two peaches: one whole & one-half fruit sitting on a clipboard. Two peaches: one whole & one-half fruit sitting on a clipboard.

Carolina Bellwort

Uvularia puberula
Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula Uvularia puberula

Carolina Birds-in-a-nest

Macbridea caroliniana
Form in July in Richland County, South Carolina Form in July in Richland County, South Carolina Flowers and buds in July in Richland County, South Carolina Flowers and buds in July in Richland County, South Carolina Flower in September in Craven County, North Carolina Flower in September in Craven County, North Carolina Seed pods in November in Beaufort County, South Carolina Seed pods in November in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Carolina Blazing-Star

Liatris virgata
Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Stem Stem flower buds flower buds

Carolina Bogmint

Macbridea caroliniana
Form in July in Richland County, South Carolina Form in July in Richland County, South Carolina Flowers and buds in July in Richland County, South Carolina Flowers and buds in July in Richland County, South Carolina Flower in September in Craven County, North Carolina Flower in September in Craven County, North Carolina Seed pods in November in Beaufort County, South Carolina Seed pods in November in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Carolina Bog Myrtle

Kalmia angustifolia var. carolina
Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina

Carolina Buckthorn

Frangula caroliniana
Form Form Rhamnus caroliniana Rhamnus caroliniana Rhamnus caroliniana Rhamnus caroliniana Fruits and leaves Fruits and leaves Bark Bark Frangula caroliniana Frangula caroliniana

Carolina Buttercup

Ranunculus septentrionalis
Close-up of a bright yellow, bowl-shaped flower with 5 petals Close-up of a bright yellow, bowl-shaped flower with 5 petals Foliage and yellow, 5-petaled flowers. Foliage and yellow, 5-petaled flowers. Foliage and yellow, 5-petaled flowers. Foliage and yellow, 5-petaled flowers.

Carolina Campion

Silene caroliniana
Silene caroliniana Silene caroliniana Silene caroliniana Silene caroliniana Silene caroliniana Silene caroliniana Fruit Fruit Leaves Leaves Stem Stem
1 Cultivar/Variety

Carolina Cardinal Holly

Ilex 'Carolina Cardinal'
Spiny-margined leaves and red fruits. Spiny-margined leaves and red fruits. Fruit Form Fruit Form Fruit and Leaves Fruit and Leaves Winter Form Winter Form Fruit in Winter Fruit in Winter Leaf Detail Leaf Detail

Carolina Cherry-Laurel

Prunus caroliniana
Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana
1 Cultivar/Variety

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Prunus caroliniana
Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Carolina Cherry Laurel Flowers Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana Prunus caroliniana
1 Cultivar/Variety

Carolina Clover

Trifolium carolinianum
Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum Trifolium carolinianum

Carolina coralbead

Cocculus carolinus
Cocculus carolina Cocculus carolina leaves leaves Cocculus carolinus Cocculus carolinus