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Coral Drops

Bessera
Bessera elegans Bessera elegans Bessera elegans Bessera elegans Bessera elegans Bessera elegans Bessera elegans with water and blue pollen Bessera elegans with water and blue pollen Bessera elegans behind flower Bessera elegans behind flower Bessera elegans form Bessera elegans form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Coral Flower Carpet

Rosa Flower Carpet® Group
Flowers of Coral 'NOAla' Flowers of Coral 'NOAla' Flowers and leaves of Coral 'NOAla' Flowers and leaves of Coral 'NOAla' Flowers of White 'NOAschnee' Flowers of White 'NOAschnee' Red 'Noare' in the landscape Red 'Noare' in the landscape
11 Cultivars/Varieties

Coral Flower Northern Exposure™

Heuchera Northern Exposure™ Group
Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver' Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver' Airy inflorescence with tiny pink flowers. Foliage in background Airy inflorescence with tiny pink flowers. Foliage in background Silvery leaves with dark purple veins. Silvery leaves with dark purple veins. Airy inflorescence w/ tiny white flowers. Foliage in background Airy inflorescence w/ tiny white flowers. Foliage in background Mounds of purple foliage. Mounds of purple foliage. Dark, scalloped leaves. Dark, scalloped leaves.
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Coral Flower 'Southern Comfort'

Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'
Rosette of pinkish-bronze-gold lobed and serrate leaves. Rosette of pinkish-bronze-gold lobed and serrate leaves. Close-up on orange to bronze foliage. Close-up on orange to bronze foliage. Rosette of pinkish-bronze-gold lobed and serrate leaves. Rosette of pinkish-bronze-gold lobed and serrate leaves. Young inflorescence with white buds & pink, hairy leaves. Young inflorescence with white buds & pink, hairy leaves. Rosette of bronze-green leaves and old flower stalks. Rosette of bronze-green leaves and old flower stalks. Rosettes of bronzy green leaves and old flower stalks. Rosettes of bronzy green leaves and old flower stalks.

Coral Gem

Lotus berthelotii
Lotus bertheloti Lotus bertheloti

Coral Greenbrier

Smilax walteri
The only red fruited Smilax in North Carolina. Winter, Craven C The only red fruited Smilax in North Carolina. Winter, Craven C The only red fruited Smilax in North Carolina - close up. Winter The only red fruited Smilax in North Carolina - close up. Winter Simple, alternate leaves. Wet site. - Fall - Craven Co., NC Simple, alternate leaves. Wet site. - Fall - Craven Co., NC Fall leaf color - Craven Co., NC Fall leaf color - Craven Co., NC

Coral Honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens
Masses of red, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. Masses of red, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. Masses of red, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. Masses of red, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. Large moth nectaring on the red trumpet flowers. Large moth nectaring on the red trumpet flowers. Masses of red, trumpet-shaped flowers. Masses of red, trumpet-shaped flowers. Red berry borne among green, opposite leaves. Red berry borne among green, opposite leaves. Yellow, tubular flowers. Yellow, tubular flowers.
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Coral Knockout

Rosa Knock Out® Group
Coral 'Radral' Flower Coral 'Radral' Flower Coral 'Radral' Flower and bud Coral 'Radral' Flower and bud Yellow Knockou rose Yellow Knockou rose Flowers of Red Knockout Flowers of Red Knockout Form Form Double red flowers and form Double red flowers and form
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Coral Knock Out® Rose

Rosa Knock Out® Group
Coral 'Radral' Flower Coral 'Radral' Flower Coral 'Radral' Flower and bud Coral 'Radral' Flower and bud Yellow Knockou rose Yellow Knockou rose Flowers of Red Knockout Flowers of Red Knockout Form Form Double red flowers and form Double red flowers and form
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Coralliformis Hinoke Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Coralliformis'
Young plant form Young plant form

Corallita

Antigonon leptopus
Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Coral Plant

Russelia equisetiformis
Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis Russelia-equisetiformis

Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus
Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus Antigonon leptopus
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Coral Yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora
Tuft of stiff, narrow, grassy leaves. Spikes of red flowers. Tuft of stiff, narrow, grassy leaves. Spikes of red flowers. Close-up of a rosette of stiff leaves with marginal fibers. Close-up of a rosette of stiff leaves with marginal fibers. Close-up on red flowers (with yellow interiors) & a capsule. Close-up on red flowers (with yellow interiors) & a capsule. Close-up on red flowers (with yellow interiors). Stalks red. Close-up on red flowers (with yellow interiors). Stalks red. Close-up on red flowers (with yellow interiors) & a capsule. Close-up on red flowers (with yellow interiors) & a capsule. Close-up of leaves with marginal fibers. Close-up of leaves with marginal fibers.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Cord Grass Prairie

Spartina pectinata
Form in September in British Columbia, Canada Form in September in British Columbia, Canada Flowers in July in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Flowers in July in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Seeds in September in British Columbia, Canada Seeds in September in British Columbia, Canada
1 Cultivar/Variety

Corfu lily

Hosta plantaginea
Hosta plantaginea Hosta plantaginea
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum
Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Coriandrum sativum Umbels of white flowers borne above lacey foliage. Umbels of white flowers borne above lacey foliage.

Corinthian Peach Cultivars

Prunus persica Corinthian hybrids
Prunus persica Prunus persica Form of 'Corithian Pink' Form of 'Corithian Pink'
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Cork Elm

Ulmus alata
ulmus alata seeds flat and hairy near the marginss ulmus alata seeds flat and hairy near the marginss Ulmus alata Ulmus alata Ulmus alata Ulmus alata Ulmus alata Ulmus alata Flowers & Leaf Buds - March 9 - NC Flowers & Leaf Buds - March 9 - NC 'Lace Parasol' Leaf Twig 'Lace Parasol' Leaf Twig
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cork Oak

Quercus suber
Quercus suber Quercus suber Form Form Quercus suber Quercus suber Leaves Leaves Fruit Fruit Quercus suber Quercus suber

Corkscrew Rush

Juncus effusus 'Spiralis'
Green, corkscrew stems, like green florist's wire. Green, corkscrew stems, like green florist's wire. Container plant with green, corkscrew stems Container plant with green, corkscrew stems Specimen in growing in the ground with corkscrew stems. Specimen in growing in the ground with corkscrew stems. Close-up of a cluster of small, greenish flowers. Not attractive Close-up of a cluster of small, greenish flowers. Not attractive

Corkscrew Willow

Salix babylonica f. tortuosa
Tree with drooping branches. Tree with drooping branches. Curling leaves and branhes. Curling leaves and branhes. Leafless tree with contorted branches. Leafless tree with contorted branches. Leafy shoot showing corkscrew growth form. Leafy shoot showing corkscrew growth form. POV looking up into a tree with contorted branches. POV looking up into a tree with contorted branches.

Cork Tree

Quercus suber
Quercus suber Quercus suber Form Form Quercus suber Quercus suber Leaves Leaves Fruit Fruit Quercus suber Quercus suber

Corky spindle tree

Euonymus alatus
Shrub with dense pale green foliage Shrub with dense pale green foliage Rounded shrub with bright red foliage. Rounded shrub with bright red foliage. Rounded shrub with bright red-pink foliage. Rounded shrub with bright red-pink foliage. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Aging & yellowing leaves and red seeds in open capsules. Aging & yellowing leaves and red seeds in open capsules.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Corky Spindletree

Euonymus alatus
Shrub with dense pale green foliage Shrub with dense pale green foliage Rounded shrub with bright red foliage. Rounded shrub with bright red foliage. Rounded shrub with bright red-pink foliage. Rounded shrub with bright red-pink foliage. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Pale green leaves and green, 4-petaled flowers. Aging & yellowing leaves and red seeds in open capsules. Aging & yellowing leaves and red seeds in open capsules.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Corn

Zea mays
Zea mays Zea mays Zea mays convar. saccharata cob Zea mays convar. saccharata cob Zea mays seeds Zea mays seeds Zea mays silk Zea mays silk Zea mays stamens Zea mays stamens Zea mays stalk and leaves Zea mays stalk and leaves
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Corncob Cactus

Euphorbia mammillaris
Form in a pot Form in a pot Tiny pink flowers at the tips of stems in spring Tiny pink flowers at the tips of stems in spring Mature house plant Mature house plant Young plant Young plant Stem Stem Tiny flowers at the tips of stems Tiny flowers at the tips of stems
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Corncob Euphorbia

Euphorbia mammillaris
Form in a pot Form in a pot Tiny pink flowers at the tips of stems in spring Tiny pink flowers at the tips of stems in spring Mature house plant Mature house plant Young plant Young plant Stem Stem Tiny flowers at the tips of stems Tiny flowers at the tips of stems
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Corn Cob Plant

Euphorbia mammillaris
Form in a pot Form in a pot Tiny pink flowers at the tips of stems in spring Tiny pink flowers at the tips of stems in spring Mature house plant Mature house plant Young plant Young plant Stem Stem Tiny flowers at the tips of stems Tiny flowers at the tips of stems
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Corn Cockle

Agrostemma githago
form form flowers flowers purple flower purple flower Close up of flower Close up of flower pink flower pink flower purple flower purple flower
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornel

Cornus
Flower clusters subtended by four white bracts. Flower clusters subtended by four white bracts. Flower clusters subtended by four pink bracts. Flower clusters subtended by four pink bracts. Border of leafless shrubs with either red or green stems. Border of leafless shrubs with either red or green stems. A cluster of white, star-like flowers A cluster of white, star-like flowers A cluster of yellow, star-like flowers A cluster of yellow, star-like flowers Cherry-like fruits Cherry-like fruits
17 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornel Dogwood

Cornus drummondii
Shrub with clusters of white flowers. Shrub with clusters of white flowers. Cornus drummondii Cornus drummondii Shrub with clusters of white flowers. Shrub with clusters of white flowers. Cluster of small, white, 4-petaled flowers. Cluster of small, white, 4-petaled flowers. Leafy branch bearing white berry-like fruits. Leafy branch bearing white berry-like fruits.

Cornelia-Cherry

Cornus mas
Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas leaf Cornus mas leaf Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornelia-Cherry Dogwood

Cornus mas
Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas leaf Cornus mas leaf Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornelia musk rose

Rosa 'Cornelia'
pink flowers pink flowers Pink flowers Pink flowers

Cornelian cherry

Cornus
Flower clusters subtended by four white bracts. Flower clusters subtended by four white bracts. Flower clusters subtended by four pink bracts. Flower clusters subtended by four pink bracts. Border of leafless shrubs with either red or green stems. Border of leafless shrubs with either red or green stems. A cluster of white, star-like flowers A cluster of white, star-like flowers A cluster of yellow, star-like flowers A cluster of yellow, star-like flowers Cherry-like fruits Cherry-like fruits
17 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornelian Cherry

Cornus mas
Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas leaf Cornus mas leaf Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood

Cornus mas
Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas Cornus mas leaf Cornus mas leaf Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Flaky bark on the trunk of a mature tree. Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters Cornus mas 'Spring Glow' - many flower clusters
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornelia rose

Rosa 'Cornelia'
pink flowers pink flowers Pink flowers Pink flowers

Corn Feverfew

Chamaemelum nobile
Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Chamaemelum nobile Leaves Leaves

Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus
blue/purple flowers and green stems blue/purple flowers and green stems Blue daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers Purple and white daisy flowers Purple and white daisy flowers Blue daisy flowers, close up. Blue daisy flowers, close up. Blue daisy flowers, close up. showing phyllaries. Blue daisy flowers, close up. showing phyllaries.

Cornflower

Cichorium intybus
Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus Cichorium intybus
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cornflower Aster

Stokesia laevis 'Bluestone'
Stokesia laevis 'Stokesia Bluestone' in summer in Moore Co., NC Stokesia laevis 'Stokesia Bluestone' in summer in Moore Co., NC Stokesia laevis 'Stokesia Bluestone' in summer in Moore County Stokesia laevis 'Stokesia Bluestone' in summer in Moore County Stokesia laevis 'Stokesia Bluestone' in fall in Moore County Stokesia laevis 'Stokesia Bluestone' in fall in Moore County Leaves Leaves Form Form

Cornflower Aster

Stokesia laevis
Flowers and buds June 2021 Cabarrus Flowers and buds June 2021 Cabarrus Spring form Spring form Form July 2021 Cabarrus Form July 2021 Cabarrus Stokesia laevis with Aquilegia canadensis in the fall Stokesia laevis with Aquilegia canadensis in the fall Stokesia laevis Stokesia laevis Stokesia laevis Stokesia laevis
10 Cultivars/Varieties

Cornflower Aster

Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'
Close up of flower Close up of flower Plant Plant Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube' Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube' Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube' Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'

Cornish Oak

Quercus petraea
Form of a mature tree Form of a mature tree Fruit and leaves Fruit and leaves Side view of acorn Side view of acorn Underside of leaf Underside of leaf Bark and leaf Bark and leaf End buds End buds
1 Cultivar/Variety

Cornish Palm

Cordyline australis
Large sparsely branched plant with rosettes of linear leaves. Large sparsely branched plant with rosettes of linear leaves. Large sparsely branched plant with rosettes of linear leaves. Large sparsely branched plant with rosettes of linear leaves. Clusters of tiny white flowers Clusters of tiny white flowers
8 Cultivars/Varieties

Corn-lily

Clintonia borealis
Clintonia borealis Clintonia borealis Clintonia borealis Clintonia borealis Clintonia borealis Clintonia borealis leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and flowers