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Dallas 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

Dallisgrass

Paspalum dilatatum
Young Plant Young Plant Seedhead Seedhead Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum dilatatum Form Form Form Form Form Form

Dallis Grass

Paspalum dilatatum
Young Plant Young Plant Seedhead Seedhead Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum dilatatum Form Form Form Form Form Form

Dalmatian Iris

Iris pallida 'Variegata'
Purple iris flower with yellow striped leaves in the background. Purple iris flower with yellow striped leaves in the background.

Damask rose

Rosa x damascena 'Kazanlik'
Double, pink rose. Double, pink rose.

Damask Violet

Hesperis matronalis
Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Close up of the stem and alternate ovate leaves. Close up of the stem and alternate ovate leaves.

Dame's Rocket

Hesperis matronalis
Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Close up of the stem and alternate ovate leaves. Close up of the stem and alternate ovate leaves.

Dame's Violet

Hesperis matronalis
Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Clusters of pink, 4-petaled flowers. Close up of the stem and alternate ovate leaves. Close up of the stem and alternate ovate leaves.

Damson

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune'
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune'

Dan Bae

Pyrus pyrifolia 'Olympic'

Dancing Crane Cobra Lily

Arisaema heterophyllum
2 erect spathes with purple bases; long green spadices exserted 2 erect spathes with purple bases; long green spadices exserted A pair of large, compound leaves. A pair of large, compound leaves. Leaves & inflorescences, side view Leaves & inflorescences, side view Large plant & old inflorescences emerging from garden bed. Large plant & old inflorescences emerging from garden bed. Single compound leaf; leaflets have pale midveins. Single compound leaf; leaflets have pale midveins. Garden plant with compound leaves & narrow leaflets. Garden plant with compound leaves & narrow leaflets.

Dancing Doll Orchid

Gomesa flexuosa
Flowers Flowers Form growing on a tree Form growing on a tree Flower Flower Leaves Leaves Climbing roots from stem Climbing roots from stem Gomesa flexuosa Gomesa flexuosa

Dancing Ladies Orchid

Gomesa flexuosa
Flowers Flowers Form growing on a tree Form growing on a tree Flower Flower Leaves Leaves Climbing roots from stem Climbing roots from stem Gomesa flexuosa Gomesa flexuosa

Dancing Lady Orchid

Oncidium
Form on a tree trunk in October. Oaxaca, Mexico Form on a tree trunk in October. Oaxaca, Mexico Stem with long leaves & yellow flowers. October. Loja, Ecuador Stem with long leaves & yellow flowers. October. Loja, Ecuador Yellow/Brown flowers in October. Antioquia, Colombia Yellow/Brown flowers in October. Antioquia, Colombia
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Dancing Lady Orchid

Tolumnia
Flowers Flowers Fan-shaped plant with many aerial roots barely clinging to twig. Fan-shaped plant with many aerial roots barely clinging to twig. Close-up on a pure yellow flower with some brown & gold markings Close-up on a pure yellow flower with some brown & gold markings cluster of red and white flowers cluster of red and white flowers cluster of pink, red and white flowers cluster of pink, red and white flowers cluster of pink, red and white flowers cluster of pink, red and white flowers

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale
Flower Flower Seed Head Closeup - April - Warren Co., NC Seed Head Closeup - April - Warren Co., NC Rosette of leaves and a single flower. Rosette of leaves and a single flower. Growing in a field Growing in a field Bud in March - Warren County, NC Bud in March - Warren County, NC Close up of flower. Close up of flower.

Dandy Man Color Wheel®

Rhododendron x Dandy Man Color Wheel® 'NCRX1'
Shrub form with pink flowers Shrub form with pink flowers Close up of pink flower clusters Close up of pink flower clusters Pink flowers and green leaves Pink flowers and green leaves Flowers and red flower buds Flowers and red flower buds

Danesblood

Campanula glomerata
Campanula glomerata Campanula glomerata Campanula glomerata Campanula glomerata
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Dane's Blood

Campanula glomerata
Campanula glomerata Campanula glomerata Campanula glomerata Campanula glomerata
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Dangleberry

Gaylussacia frondosa
Form Form Fruit Fruit Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Flower detail Flower detail Fruit and leaves Fruit and leaves Leaves Leaves

Daniel Weeks ginger

Hedychium 'Daniel Weeks'
A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes.

Daniel Weeks Ginger-lily

Hedychium 'Daniel Weeks'
A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes.

Daniel Weeks Hardy Ginger Lily

Hedychium 'Daniel Weeks'
A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes. A cluster of pale-yellow flowers with darker eyes.

Daphne

Daphne mezereum
Daphne mezereum Daphne mezereum Daphne mezereum-cultivated Daphne mezereum-cultivated Daphne mezereum flowers Daphne mezereum flowers Daphne mezereum fruit Daphne mezereum fruit

Daphniphyllum

Daphniphyllum macropodum
Form - April - Wake Co., NC Form - April - Wake Co., NC Form Form Bright green leaves in Spring with red or pink tones on stems Bright green leaves in Spring with red or pink tones on stems Leaf Leaf Flower - April - Wake Co., NC Flower - April - Wake Co., NC Daphniphyllum macropodum Daphniphyllum macropodum

Dappled Willow

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'
Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' Trimmed Form Trimmed Form

Darae

Actinidia arguta
Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta Actinidia arguta
15 Cultivars/Varieties

Dark-eye Sunflower

Helianthus atrorubens
Form Form Native habitat Native habitat Close up of flower Close up of flower Back of flower Back of flower Flower bud Flower bud Leaves Leaves

Dark Purple Psychilis

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

Dark Red Sunflower

Helianthus atrorubens
Form Form Native habitat Native habitat Close up of flower Close up of flower Back of flower Back of flower Flower bud Flower bud Leaves Leaves

Dark-spined pricklypear

Opuntia phaeacantha
Flower Flower Form Form Flowers Flowers Form in May Form in May
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Darlington oak

Quercus hemisphaerica
Form of the tree (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Form of the tree (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Side view of acorn (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Side view of acorn (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Bottom view of acorn (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Bottom view of acorn (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Cluster of terminal buds (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Cluster of terminal buds (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Front and back of leaf (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Front and back of leaf (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Entire margins of the leaf (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Entire margins of the leaf (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall

Darrow's Blueberry

Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue'
Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue'

Darrow's Dwarf Blueberry

Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue'
Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue' Vaccinium darrowii 'John Blue'

Darwin Barberry

Berberis darwinii
flower and leaves flower and leaves Flowers Flowers Leafy branch with clusters of yellow flowers. Leafy branch with clusters of yellow flowers.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Darwin's barberry

Berberis darwinii
flower and leaves flower and leaves Flowers Flowers Leafy branch with clusters of yellow flowers. Leafy branch with clusters of yellow flowers.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Dasheen

Colocasia
Large green leaf Large green leaf Form of plant with several very large green leaves Form of plant with several very large green leaves Colocasia spp. Colocasia spp. Full large mature plant Full large mature plant Large green leaves Large green leaves Colocasia Colocasia
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Dasheen

Colocasia esculenta
Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral' - full plant Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral' - full plant Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay' - full plant Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay' - full plant
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Date Plum

Diospyros virginiana
Tree with semi-open crown and green leaves. Tree with semi-open crown and green leaves. Single fruit, orange with prominent calyx & persistent style. Single fruit, orange with prominent calyx & persistent style. Leaves turning a rich orange. Leaves turning a rich orange. Bell-shaped white flowers with a cone of stamens within. Bell-shaped white flowers with a cone of stamens within. Branches bearing leaves turning orange & reddish orange fruits Branches bearing leaves turning orange & reddish orange fruits Shoot bearing alternate, ovate leaves with entire margins. Shoot bearing alternate, ovate leaves with entire margins.
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Datura

Datura stramonium
Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura stramonium Datura-stramonium Datura-stramonium

David Austin Winchester Cathedral Rose

Rosa Winchester Cathedral® 'AUScat'
Rosa 'AUScat' Rosa 'AUScat'

'David' Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'David'
Form Form Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Used in the landscape Used in the landscape Flower buds Flower buds Leaves and stem Leaves and stem

David's Keteleeria

Keteleeria davidiana
Fruit and Leaves Fruit and Leaves Keteleeria davidiana Keteleeria davidiana Keteleeria davidiana Keteleeria davidiana Keteleeria davidiana cone compared to a Pinus palustris cone Keteleeria davidiana cone compared to a Pinus palustris cone
3 Cultivars/Varieties

'David's Lavender' Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender'
Flowers Flowers Form Form Stem Stem Leaf Leaf

David's Mountain Laurel

Sophora davidii
Form in April in Yunan, China Form in April in Yunan, China Flowers in April in Shanxi, China Flowers in April in Shanxi, China

David's Pine

Pinus armandi

David Thompson

Rosa Explorer Group
Rosa 'Champlain' Rosa 'Champlain' Flowers of 'John Davis' Flowers of 'John Davis' Flowers of 'Quadra' Flowers of 'Quadra' Form of 'William Baffin' Form of 'William Baffin' Flower detail of 'William Baffin' Flower detail of 'William Baffin'
25 Cultivars/Varieties

David Viburnum

Viburnum davidii
Viburnum davidii Viburnum davidii Viburnum davidii Viburnum davidii In the landscape In the landscape Viburnum davidii Viburnum davidii Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Flower and Leaf Flower and Leaf