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Cascades fir

Abies amabilis
Steep conical habit of mature trees in a forest setting Steep conical habit of mature trees in a forest setting Foliage tip showing short branches & green needles Foliage tip showing short branches & green needles Underside of foliage on tree tip Underside of foliage on tree tip Reddish hair branches and stomal bands on needles Abies amabilis Reddish hair branches and stomal bands on needles Abies amabilis Bluish gray cones on the tree tip Bluish gray cones on the tree tip Mottled grey bark on the trunk Mottled grey bark on the trunk

Cascading Bacopa

Chaenostoma cordatum
Sutera cordata Sutera cordata Sutera cordata Sutera cordata Sutera cordata Sutera cordata Sutera cordata Sutera cordata Chaenostoma cordatum Chaenostoma cordatum
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Caspia

Limonium
Limonium carolinianum Limonium carolinianum
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Cassava

Manihot esculenta
Palmated variegated leaves - yellow centers & green edges Palmated variegated leaves - yellow centers & green edges Palmated green leaves Palmated green leaves Male flowers with pink & white petals Male flowers with pink & white petals Female flower closeup with five white tipped pink petals Female flower closeup with five white tipped pink petals Manihot esculenta Manihot esculenta Grayish bark in March 7 in Houston, Texas Grayish bark in March 7 in Houston, Texas

Cassine

Ilex cassine
Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cassine Holly

Ilex cassine
Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine Ilex cassine
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra elatior
Form Form Close up of leaves Close up of leaves new leaves, Wake County, NC new leaves, Wake County, NC Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior Aspidistra elatior
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Cast Iron Plants

Aspidistra
Spotted leaves of A. sichuanensis Spotted leaves of A. sichuanensis Form of A. elatior Form of A. elatior Flower of A. elatior Flower of A. elatior Form of A. lurida Form of A. lurida Flowers of A. lurida Flowers of A. lurida Form of A. longifolia Form of A. longifolia

Castor aralia

Kalopanax pictus
Kalopanax pictus Kalopanax pictus Kalopanax pictus Kalopanax pictus

Castor Aralia

Kalopanax septemlobus
Kalopanax septemlobus Kalopanax septemlobus Clusters of creamy flowers Clusters of creamy flowers Large 5 lobed leaves Large 5 lobed leaves form of the tree form of the tree Long spines on a young branch Long spines on a young branch Underside of leaf Underside of leaf

Castor Bean

Ricinus communis
Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Castor Bean Plant

Ricinus communis
Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Castor-oil Plant

Ricinus communis
Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Castor Oil Plant

Ricinus communis
Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis Ricinus communis
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Castorwood

Magnolia virginiana
Magnolia virginiana Magnolia virginiana Magnolia virginiana Magnolia virginiana Magnolia virginiana Magnolia virginiana bloom May 2021 bloom May 2021 Magnolia virginiana Magnolia virginiana Under Leaf Under Leaf
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Catalina

Euphorbia cyathophora
Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'
Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall Color Form Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall Color Form Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall color Leaf Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall color Leaf Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

Catawba Crepe Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'
Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall Color Form Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall Color Form Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall color Leaf Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Fall color Leaf Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba' Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron catawbiense
Large showy flower clusters April on Evergreen shrub Large showy flower clusters April on Evergreen shrub Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' Flower Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' Flower Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Catbriar

Smilax bona-nox
Smilax bona-nox Smilax bona-nox Leaves Leaves Potted plant sitting on a table indoors. Potted plant sitting on a table indoors.

Catbrier

Smilax rotundifolia
Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia Smilax rotundifolia

Cat Brier

Smilax glabra
Smilax glabra Smilax glabra

Catchfly

Silene acaulis
Form and flowers in June in Beringoviskiy Rayon, Russia Form and flowers in June in Beringoviskiy Rayon, Russia Flower closeup in August in Graubunden, Switzerland Flower closeup in August in Graubunden, Switzerland Flower closeup in August in Graubunden, Switzerland Flower closeup in August in Graubunden, Switzerland Leaves and seedheads in August in Bruck an der Mur, Austria Leaves and seedheads in August in Bruck an der Mur, Austria

Catch Fly

Silene coronaria
Flower Flower Plant Plant Form Form Hairy stems Hairy stems Leaves Leaves Fruits Fruits
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Catchweed Bedstraw

Galium aparine
Form Form Whorled leaves Whorled leaves Form Form Flowers Flowers Stem and fruits Stem and fruits Fruits Fruits

Cat Ear

Calochortus
Calochotus clavatus Calochotus clavatus Calochotus venustus Calochotus venustus Calochotus plummerae Calochotus plummerae Calochortus ambiguus Calochortus ambiguus Calochortus argillosus Calochortus argillosus Calochortus catalinae Calochortus catalinae

Catesby's Gentian

Gentiana catesbaei
Form Form Flowers in the fall, NC Sandhills Game Land Flowers in the fall, NC Sandhills Game Land Flower and leaves in November, NC Sandhills Game Land Flower and leaves in November, NC Sandhills Game Land Opposite leaves in November, NC Sandhills Game Land Opposite leaves in November, NC Sandhills Game Land

Catesby's Lily

Lilium catesbaei
Flowers Flowers Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Fruit Fruit Upward-facing orange lily flower Upward-facing orange lily flower

Catesby's Trillium

Trillium catesbaei
T. catesbaei T. catesbaei T. catesbaei T. catesbaei Trillium catesbaei Trillium catesbaei stem and bracts stem and bracts Trillium catesbaei Trillium catesbaei Trillium catesbaei Trillium catesbaei

Cat Grass

Dactylis glomerata
Whole plant in bloom Whole plant in bloom Form Form Flowers Flowers Seedheads Seedheads Flat stems Flat stems Herbarium Sheet Herbarium Sheet
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cat Greenbriar

Smilax glauca
Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca Smilax glauca

Catgut

Tephrosia virginiana
Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana Form Form Tephrosia virginiana Tephrosia virginiana

Cathedral Bells

Cobaea scandens
leaves and flower leaves and flower leaves and flower leaves and flower leaves and flowers leaves and flowers Flower and leaves Flower and leaves flower flower leaves and flowers leaves and flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Cathedral Cactus

Euphorbia trigona
erect, multi-stemmed, columnar, sharp spines, small green leaves erect, multi-stemmed, columnar, sharp spines, small green leaves Succulent 3-angled, erect, succulent, green stems. Succulent 3-angled, erect, succulent, green stems. Succulent 3-angled, succulent, green stems. Succulent 3-angled, succulent, green stems. Succulent 3-angled stems with 3 rows of obovate leaves. Succulent 3-angled stems with 3 rows of obovate leaves. Succulent 3-angled, erect stems with 3 rows of obovate leaves. Succulent 3-angled, erect stems with 3 rows of obovate leaves. Succulent 3-angled, erect stems with 3 rows of red leaves. Succulent 3-angled, erect stems with 3 rows of red leaves.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cathedral Elm

Ulmus 'Cathedral'
Upright form of a young tree Upright form of a young tree Upright form of a more mature tree Upright form of a more mature tree Leaf closeup Leaf closeup

Cathedral Windows

Maranta leuconeura
Maranta leuconeura Maranta leuconeura Maranta leuconeura Maranta leuconeura Maranta leuconeura Maranta leuconeura Maranta leuconeura Maranta leuconeura Flower Flower Close-up of small, paired, white flowers. Close-up of small, paired, white flowers.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Cathedral Windows

Goeppertia makoyana
Form of plant with many variegated leaves Form of plant with many variegated leaves Leaf detail with light grreen and dark green markings Leaf detail with light grreen and dark green markings Form growing at Longwood Gardens Form growing at Longwood Gardens Plant with variegated leaves growing in a greenhouse Plant with variegated leaves growing in a greenhouse

Catmint

Nepeta
Nepeta 'Walker's Low' Nepeta 'Walker's Low' Leaves with scalloped edges and fuzzy texture Leaves with scalloped edges and fuzzy texture Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Form Form
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Catmint

Nepeta cataria
Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria

Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'
habit, spring, Durham County, NC habit, spring, Durham County, NC Nepeta Walker's Low Nepeta Walker's Low Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'

Catnip

Nepeta
Nepeta 'Walker's Low' Nepeta 'Walker's Low' Leaves with scalloped edges and fuzzy texture Leaves with scalloped edges and fuzzy texture Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Nepeta Form Form
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Catnip

Nepeta cataria
Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria Nepta cataria

Cat-O'-Nine-Tails

Typha latifolia
Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Typha Latifolia Typha Latifolia Typha latifolia Typha latifolia Typha latifolia Typha latifolia
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cat Orchid

Cattleya
Pair of classic purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lip Pair of classic purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lip Purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lips Purple corsage orchids with frilly dark lips Cattleya schilleriana Cattleya schilleriana Cattleya luetzelburgii Cattleya luetzelburgii Cattleya luteola Cattleya luteola Form Form
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Cat's bell

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

Cat's Claw

Gloriosa superba
Form Form Flowers Flowers Flower and leaves Flower and leaves
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Cat's Claw Fern

Onychium japonicum
Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum Onychium japonicum
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Catsear

Hypochaeris radicata
Form Form Seed head Seed head Stages of a flower Stages of a flower Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Flower Flower Growth Growth