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Goeppertia majestica

Majestic Prayer Plant, White Star Plant
Broad, thin leaves with a pink midvein and parallel veins Broad, thin leaves with a pink midvein and parallel veins Small white flowers Small white flowers
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Goeppertia makoyana

Brain Plant, Cathedral Windows, Peacock Calathea, Peacock Plant
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

Goeppertia micans

Miniature Calathea, Miniature Maranta, Velvet Plant
Rosette plant with large broad leaves Rosette plant with large broad leaves Plant with green leaves and small white flower Plant with green leaves and small white flower
1 Cultivar/Variety

Goeppertia orbifolia

Variegated foliage Variegated foliage Variegated foliage. One leaf turned to show purple underside. Variegated foliage. One leaf turned to show purple underside. Plant growing in a pot Plant growing in a pot Plant growing in a pot Plant growing in a pot

Goeppertia ornata

Pinstripe Calathea, Pinstripe Plant
white leaves with fine green vein and midvein white leaves with fine green vein and midvein Form of the plant in a pot Form of the plant in a pot Variegated leaves Variegated leaves
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Goeppertia picturata

Large oval leaves with silvery variegation. Large oval leaves with silvery variegation. Large oval leaves with silvery variegation. Large oval leaves with silvery variegation. Large oval leaves with silvery variegation. Large oval leaves with silvery variegation. Variegated leaves of 'Vandenheckei' Variegated leaves of 'Vandenheckei' 'Argentea' -variegated leaves 'Argentea' -variegated leaves Small flower blooming within the leaves Small flower blooming within the leaves
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Goeppertia roseopicta

Jungle Rose, Rose Painted Calathea, Rose-Painted Calathea
Pink & silver variegated, round leaves. Pink & silver variegated, round leaves. Dark green & silver variegated, round leaves. Dark green & silver variegated, round leaves. Dark green leaves with pinkish veins. Dark green leaves with pinkish veins. Dark green leaves with pinkish veins. Dark green leaves with pinkish veins.
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Goeppertia rufibarba

Furry Feather Calathea, Velvet Calathea
Potted plant with lanceolate leaves. Potted plant with lanceolate leaves. Plant with lanceolate leaves. Plant with lanceolate leaves. Red petioles with reddish hairs. Red petioles with reddish hairs.
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Goeppertia veitchiana

Calathea Medallion, Medallion Prayer Plant
Plant with variegated leaves in a greenhouse Plant with variegated leaves in a greenhouse Large, round leaf with silvery and dark variegations. Large, round leaf with silvery and dark variegations. Large, round leaves with silvery and dark variegations. Large, round leaves with silvery and dark variegations. Large, round leaves with silvery and dark variegations. Large, round leaves with silvery and dark variegations.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Goeppertia warszewiczii

Jungle Velvet Calathea
Large oval leaves with dark variegation. Large oval leaves with dark variegation. Large oval leaves with dark variegation & white bracts Large oval leaves with dark variegation & white bracts Large oval leaves with dark variegation & white bracts Large oval leaves with dark variegation & white bracts Large oval leaves with dark variegation. Large oval leaves with dark variegation. Large oval leaves with dark variegation. Large oval leaves with dark variegation. Plant with variegated leaves in a pot Plant with variegated leaves in a pot

Goeppertia zebrina

Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant, Zebra Prayer Plant
Flowering with purple flowers Flowering with purple flowers Form Form Purple underside of leaf Purple underside of leaf Leaf d Leaf d Plant with variegated leaves in a pot Plant with variegated leaves in a pot
1 Cultivar/Variety

Gomesa flexuosa

Dancing Doll Orchid, Dancing Ladies Orchid, Golden Shower
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

Gomphocarpus physocarpa

Balloon Cotton-bush, Balloon Milkweed, Balloon Plant, Bishop's Balls, Hairy Balls, Nailhead,, Swan Plant
Form Form Capsule Capsule Flowers Flowers Form in bloom Form in bloom Leaves and stem Leaves and stem Monarch feeding on leaves Monarch feeding on leaves

Gomphrena globosa

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower
Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks'

Bachelor's Buttons Fireworks, Globe Amaranth 'Fireworks', Gomphrena 'Fireworks'
Flower Form Flower Form Gomphrena 'Fireworks' Gomphrena 'Fireworks' Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks' Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks' Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa

Gomphrena globosa Pinball™ Series

Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Gomphrena 'Pink Zazzle'

Gomphrena 'Pink Zazzle' Gomphrena 'Pink Zazzle' Gomphrena 'Pink Zazzle' Gomphrena 'Pink Zazzle' Close up of flower Close up of flower Flowers, leaves, stem Flowers, leaves, stem

Goniolimon tataricum

German Statice, Sea Lavender, Statice, Tatarian Sea-Lavender, Tatarian Statice
Form Form Flower detail Flower detail Rosette of leaves Rosette of leaves Leaves Leaves Flowers Flowers Stem and panicle of flowers Stem and panicle of flowers

Gonolobus suberosus

Anglepod, Anglepod Milkvine, Angularfruit Milkvine
Climbing form Climbing form Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Flowers Flowers Vine Vine Stem and leaf attachment Stem and leaf attachment Opened fruit Opened fruit
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, Rattlesnake Plantain
Form Form Form in bloom Form in bloom Goodyera pubescens Goodyera pubescens Flowers Flowers Close up of flower Close up of flower Leaf closeup Leaf closeup

Gordonia lasianthus

Gordonia, Loblolly Bay, Red Bay
Form Form Gordonia lasianthus Gordonia lasianthus Leaf closeup Leaf closeup underside of leaf underside of leaf Stems and leaves Stems and leaves Flower buds Flower buds
1 Cultivar/Variety

Gossypium hirsutum

Mexican Cotton, Upland Cotton
Flowers Flowers Form Form Fruit Fruit The cotton The cotton Leaves Leaves Branches and cotton Branches and cotton
1 Cultivar/Variety

Gossypium hirsutum 'Burgandy'

Aggie Cotton, Burgundy Heirloom Cotton
Gossypium hirsutum Gossypium hirsutum Gossypium hirsutum Gossypium hirsutum

Gossypium thurberi

Arizona Wild Cotton, Desert Cotton, Mt. Lemmon Cotton, Thurber's Cotton
Flower and Leaves Flower and Leaves Flower detail Flower detail Fall leaf color Fall leaf color Fruits in Dec. Fruits in Dec. Fruits in Nov. Fruits in Nov. Three lobed leaf Three lobed leaf

Graptopetalum paraguayense

Ghost Plant, Mother of Pearl
Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense Graptopetalum Paraguayense
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Gratiola viscidula

Hedge Hyssop, Short's hedgehyssop, Viscid Hedgehyssop
Form in August in Macon County, North Carolina Form in August in Macon County, North Carolina Leaves and stem in August in Macon County, North Carolina Leaves and stem in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower side view in August in Macon County, North Carolina Flower side view in August in Macon County, North Carolina

Grevillea

Silky Oak, Spider Flowers, Toothbrush Paint
Form of cultivar in New Zealand Form of cultivar in New Zealand G. 'Poorinda Leane' form G. 'Poorinda Leane' form Flowers of G. rosmarinifolia Flowers of G. rosmarinifolia Flowers and leaves of G. thelemanniana Flowers and leaves of G. thelemanniana Stem and leaves of G. rosmarinifolia Stem and leaves of G. rosmarinifolia Fern-like leaves Fern-like leaves

Guzmania

Bromeliad
rosette of dark green strap-like leaves, magenta central vase rosette of dark green strap-like leaves, magenta central vase Flower Flower Flower Flower flower flower Flower Flower Leaves Leaves
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Guzmania lingulata

Orange Star, Scarlet Star, Vase Plant
Flowers Flowers Form Form Attached to wood Attached to wood Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata Guzmania lingulata
1 Cultivar/Variety

Guzmania musaica

Mosaic Vase
Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Guzmania musaica Flower close up Flower close up

Gymnocalycium mihanovichii

Chin Cactus, Moon cactus, Plaid Cactus
Dozens of grafted plants in several colors for sale at Home Dep. Dozens of grafted plants in several colors for sale at Home Dep. Grafted plants of different colors in a rectangular planter. Grafted plants of different colors in a rectangular planter. Grafted plant with a single white flower from the upper part. Grafted plant with a single white flower from the upper part. Close-up of a red Gymno scion grafted onto a green stock. Close-up of a red Gymno scion grafted onto a green stock. Gymnos in various colors (not green). Gymnos in various colors (not green).
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Gymnocladus chinensis

Chinese Coffee Tree, Soap Tree
Form of a mature tree Form of a mature tree Green leaves Green leaves Lavender flowers Lavender flowers Compound leaves Compound leaves Brown pods and black seed Brown pods and black seed

Gymnocladus dioicus

Coffeetree, Kentucky Coffeetree, Kentucky Coffee Tree
Bark Bark Form Form Leaf Leaf Bark Close-up Bark Close-up Tree Tree Leaf Close-up Leaf Close-up
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Gynura aurantiaca

Purple Passion Vine, Purple Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Velvet Plant
Purple green leaves Purple green leaves Growing in a pot Growing in a pot Gynura aurantiaca Gynura aurantiaca Form in flower Form in flower Pale green leaves covered with purple hairs. Pale green leaves covered with purple hairs.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Gypsophila elegans

Baby’s Breath, Maidens Breath, Showy Baby's Breath (annual)
Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans Gypsophila elegans

Gypsophila paniculata

Baby's Breath
Form in August in Klaipeda Region in Latvia Form in August in Klaipeda Region in Latvia Leaves and stem in August in Karsunskiy rayon, Russia Leaves and stem in August in Karsunskiy rayon, Russia Flowers in September in Kyiv, Ukraine Flowers in September in Kyiv, Ukraine Flowers closeup in in August in Klaipeda Region in Latvia Flowers closeup in in August in Klaipeda Region in Latvia Seedpods in July in Aken, Germany Seedpods in July in Aken, Germany
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Habenaria repens

Water-spider Orchid
Form Form Native habitat Native habitat Flowers Flowers Close up of flower Close up of flower Leaves Leaves

Habranthus

Rain Lily
Habranthus robusta Habranthus robusta Habranthus robusta Habranthus robusta Seeds - Wake Co., NC Seeds - Wake Co., NC
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Hakonechloa macra

Forest Grass, Hakonechloa, Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra form Hakonechloa macra form Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea' leaves Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea' leaves Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' mass planting around tree Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' mass planting around tree Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' form Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' form Hakonechloa macro 'Aureola' leavees Hakonechloa macro 'Aureola' leavees Hakonechloa 'Stripe It Rich' form Hakonechloa 'Stripe It Rich' form
10 Cultivars/Varieties

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Golden Hakonechloa
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' form Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' form Hakonechloa macro 'Aureola' leaves Hakonechloa macro 'Aureola' leaves Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' mass planting around tree Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' mass planting around tree Hakanochloa macra 'Aureola' Hakanochloa macra 'Aureola'

Hakonechloa macra 'Samurai'

Japanese Forest Grass
Form Form Leaves Leaves

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe it Rich'

Japanese Forest Grass
Form Form

Halesia carolina

Carolina Silverbell, Common Silverbell, Little Silverbell, Mountain Silverbell, Silver Bell, Snowbell Tree
Full Form Full Form Flower and Leaf Flower and Leaf Flower Close-up Flower Close-up Immature fruits Immature fruits Halesia carolina Halesia carolina Halesia tetraptera Halesia tetraptera
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Halesia diptera

American Snowdrop Tree, Two-Winged Silverbell, Two-Wing Siverbell
Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Fruit and Leaves Halesia diptera Fruit and Leaves Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Halesia diptera Halesia diptera
1 Cultivar/Variety

Hamamelis hybrids

Hybrid Witch Hazel, Witch Hazel
Winter form in bloom Winter form in bloom Form Form Red flowers Red flowers Yellow and orange flowers Yellow and orange flowers Leaves Leaves Fall color Fall color

Hamamelis mollis

Chinese Witchhazel, Witch Hazel
Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Hamamelis vernalis

Ozark Witch Hazel, Vernal Witch Hazel, Vernal Witch-Hazel
Hamamelis vernalis Hamamelis vernalis Hamamelis vernalis Hamamelis vernalis Flower close-up Asheville, NC Flower close-up Asheville, NC Hamamelis vernalis Hamamelis vernalis Hamamelis vernalis Hamamelis vernalis
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Hamamelis virginiana

Common Witchhazel, Common Witch Hazel, Southern Witch Hazel, Witch Hazel, Witch-Hazel
Shoots with leaves showing blunt-toothed margins & veins. Shoots with leaves showing blunt-toothed margins & veins. Looking up into leafy shoots silhouetted against the sky Looking up into leafy shoots silhouetted against the sky Clusters of bright yellow flowers with ribbon-like petals. Clusters of bright yellow flowers with ribbon-like petals. Clusters of show-covered yellow flowers with ribbon-like petals Clusters of show-covered yellow flowers with ribbon-like petals Clusters of bright yellow flowers with ribbon-like petals. Clusters of bright yellow flowers with ribbon-like petals. bare branches silhouetted against the sky bare branches silhouetted against the sky
5 Cultivars/Varieties