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Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Gold Coast'

Gold Coast Juniper
Young plant form with gold-colored needles at the tips Young plant form with gold-colored needles at the tips

Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Pfitzeriana Compacta'

Compact Pfitzer Juniper

Kadsura japonica

Kadsura, Kadsura Vine
'Fukurin' Form 'Fukurin' Form 'Fukurin' Leaf 'Fukurin' Leaf Kadsura japonica Kadsura japonica Kadsura japonica Kadsura japonica
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Kaempferia

Peacock Ginger, Peacock Plant, Resurrection Lily
Low-growing plants with variegated leaves & pale solitary flos. Low-growing plants with variegated leaves & pale solitary flos. A low-growing plant with a solitary pale lilac flower. A low-growing plant with a solitary pale lilac flower.

Kalanchoe

Chandelier Plant, Devils Backbone, Kalanchoe, Mother-In-Law-Plant, Mother of Millions, Mother of Thousands
Leaves Leaves Flower Flower Leaves Leaves Flower Flower Leaves Leaves Flowers Flowers
9 Cultivars/Varieties

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Christmas Kalanchoe, Florist Kalanchoe, Madagascar Widow's Thrill
Potted succulent with crenate leaves and orange flowers. Potted succulent with crenate leaves and orange flowers. Potted succulent with crenate leaves and orange flowers. Potted succulent with crenate leaves and orange flowers. Close-up on double pink flowers. Close-up on double pink flowers. Close-up on double yellow flowers. Close-up on double yellow flowers. Potted succulent with crenate leaves and orange flowers. Potted succulent with crenate leaves and orange flowers. Close up of orange flowers. Close up of orange flowers.
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Kalanchoe bracteata

Silver Spoons, Silver Teaspoons
Leaves Leaves Fruits Fruits Kalanchoe Bracteata Kalanchoe Bracteata Kalanchoe Bracteata Kalanchoe Bracteata Form Form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Kalanchoe daigremontiana

Alligator Plant, Devil's Backbone, Maternity Plant, Mexican Hat Plant, Mother of Thousands
potted plant with succulent leaves. Leaf edges bearing plants. potted plant with succulent leaves. Leaf edges bearing plants. Succulent leaves with tiny plantlets borne on the margins. Succulent leaves with tiny plantlets borne on the margins. Clusters of red, pendent, tubular flowers. Clusters of red, pendent, tubular flowers.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Kalanchoe delagoensis

Chandelier Plant, Devil's Backbone, Lizard Plant, Mother-In-Law-Plant, Mother of Millons
Form in native habitat Form in native habitat Flowers Flowers Close up of flower Close up of flower Growing in a group Growing in a group Plantlets forming on leaf margins Plantlets forming on leaf margins Budding Budding
1 Cultivar/Variety

Kalanchoe tomentosa

Cocoon Plant, Panda Bear Plant, Panda Plant, Plush Plant, Pussy Ears, Teddy Bear Cactus, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe
Potted succulent with fuzzy, brown-marked leaves. Potted succulent with fuzzy, brown-marked leaves. Close-up of fuzzy, succulent leaves. Brown spots on margins. Close-up of fuzzy, succulent leaves. Brown spots on margins. Succulent, fuzzy leaves with brown markings on the margins. Succulent, fuzzy leaves with brown markings on the margins. Raceme of white tubular flowers. Raceme of white tubular flowers. Succulent, fuzzy leaves with brown markings on the margins. Succulent, fuzzy leaves with brown markings on the margins.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Kalimeris incisa

Blue Star Kalimeris, Japanese Aster, Kalimeris
Kalimeris incisa Kalimeris incisa Kalimeris incisa Kalimeris incisa Kalimeris incisa Kalimeris incisa Kalimeris incisa Kalimeris incisa

Kalmia angustifolia

Lambkill, Northern Sheepkill, Sheep Laurel, Wicky
Form Form Flower and leaves Flower and leaves Flower closeup Flower closeup
1 Cultivar/Variety

Kalmia angustifolia var. carolina

Carolina Bog Myrtle, Carolina Wicky, Lambkill, Sheep Laurel, Southern Sheepkill, Swamp Laurel, Wicky
Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina Kalmia angustifolia, K. carolina

Kalmia buxifolia

Mountain Myrtle, Sand Myrtle
Form Form Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Flowers Flowers
1 Cultivar/Variety

Kalmia latifolia

Calico Bush, Ivy Bush, Laurel, Mountain Ivy, Mountain Laurel, Sheepkill, Spoonwood
A cluster of white, bell-shaped flowers & pink, ridged buds A cluster of white, bell-shaped flowers & pink, ridged buds A cluster of white, bell-shaped flowers & pink, ridged buds A cluster of white, bell-shaped flowers & pink, ridged buds Cluster of pink bell-shaped flowers with dark red interiors. Cluster of pink bell-shaped flowers with dark red interiors. Cluster of pink bell-shaped flowers with dark pink, ridged buds Cluster of pink bell-shaped flowers with dark pink, ridged buds Shrub covered in white flowers among other green shrubs. Shrub covered in white flowers among other green shrubs. Cluster of pink bell-shaped flowers with pink, ridged buds Cluster of pink bell-shaped flowers with pink, ridged buds
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

Mountain Laurel, 'Sarah' Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah'

Kalmia polifolia

Bog Kalmia, Bog Laurel, Pale Laurel, Swamp Laurel
Form in October in Chippewa County in Wisconsin Form in October in Chippewa County in Wisconsin Flowers in June in Terrace Bay in Ontario Flowers in June in Terrace Bay in Ontario Flower closeup in May in Lewis County, New York Flower closeup in May in Lewis County, New York Leaves in October in Keweenaw County, Michigan Leaves in October in Keweenaw County, Michigan Seed pods in October in Quebec, Canada Seed pods in October in Quebec, Canada

Kalopanax pictus

Castor aralia, Tree aralia
Kalopanax pictus Kalopanax pictus Kalopanax pictus Kalopanax pictus

Kalopanax septemlobus

Castor Aralia, Tree Aralia
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

Kellochloa verrucosa

Prairie Panic Grass, Warty panicgrass
Fruits (Greensboro, NC)-Mid Fall Fruits (Greensboro, NC)-Mid Fall Stem sheath on reddish stem with few hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Mid Stem sheath on reddish stem with few hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Mid Reddish stem Stem sheath on reddish stem with few hairs Reddish stem Stem sheath on reddish stem with few hairs

Kerria japonica

Bachelor's Button, Easter Rose, Japanese Kerria, Japanese Rose, Kerria
Flower Flower Flower and Leaf Flower and Leaf 'Pleniflora' Flower Close-up 'Pleniflora' Flower Close-up 'Pleniflora' Full Form 'Pleniflora' Full Form 'Pleniflora' Flower 'Pleniflora' Flower 'Pleniflora' Form 'Pleniflora' Form
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Keteleeria davidiana

David's Keteleeria, Tie Jian Shan
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

Kleinia stapeliiformis

Candle Plant, Candle Stick, Candystick Plant, Inch Worm, Pencil Cactus, Pickle Cactus, Pickle Plant, Trailing Jade
Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Leafless succulent with striped cylindrical stems. Close-up on a cluster of bright orange, star-shaped flowers. Close-up on a cluster of bright orange, star-shaped flowers. Succulent plant with cylindrical stems and orange flowers. Succulent plant with cylindrical stems and orange flowers.

Kniphofia

poker plant, Red Hot Poker, Rocket Flower, Torch Lily, Tritoma
Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia Kniphofia
19 Cultivars/Varieties

Kniphofia uvaria

Common Torch Lily, Poker Plant, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma
Kniphofia uvaria flowers Kniphofia uvaria flowers Kniphofia uvaria Kniphofia uvaria Kniphofia uvaria Kniphofia uvaria Kniphofia uvaria Kniphofia uvaria
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Kniphofia x praecox

Fire Poker, Greater Red Hot Poker, Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily
Form in May in Eden County, South Africa Form in May in Eden County, South Africa Flower closeup in May in Eden County, South Africa Flower closeup in May in Eden County, South Africa Seed pods in June in King County, Washington Seed pods in June in King County, Washington

Koeleria glauca

Large Blue Hair Grass
Clumping form Clumping form Buff silvery colored flowers Buff silvery colored flowers Blue-green leaves Blue-green leaves

Koelreuteria bipinnata

Chinese Flame Tree, Chinese Golden-rain Tree
Koelreuteria bipinnata Koelreuteria bipinnata Koelreuteria bipinnata Koelreuteria bipinnata Fall Color Form Fall Color Form Fall Color Leaf Fall Color Leaf Fall Fruit Fall Fruit Fall Leaf and Fruit Fall Leaf and Fruit

Koelreuteria paniculata

Golden Rain Tree, Golden-rain-tree, Goldenrain Tree, Panicled Golden Raintree, Pride of India, Varnish Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata Koelreuteria paniculata Form in flower Form in flower Immature yellow fruits Immature yellow fruits Immature yellow fruits Immature yellow fruits Koelreuteria paniculata Koelreuteria paniculata Seed Pods - Early Fall - Moore Co., NC Seed Pods - Early Fall - Moore Co., NC
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Kolkwitzia amabilis

Beautybush, Beauty Bush
Kolkwitzia amabilis Kolkwitzia amabilis Kolkwitzia amabilis Kolkwitzia amabilis Flower Flower Leaf Leaf Form Form Flower and Leaf Flower and Leaf
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

Coastal Mallow, Seashore Mallow
Flower detail Flower detail Flower detail Flower detail Flower bud Flower bud 5 petalled pink flower with long yellow stamen & short anthers 5 petalled pink flower with long yellow stamen & short anthers Elongated Spear Headed Green Leaves Elongated Spear Headed Green Leaves Green pentagon shaped with 5 sections. Green pentagon shaped with 5 sections.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Krigia dandelion

Kringia Dandelion, Potato Dandelion, Potato Dwarf Dandelion
Flower detail Flower detail Form Form Form Form Flower and stem with hairs Flower and stem with hairs Flower bracts Flower bracts Flower with a bee Flower with a bee

Krigia montana

Dwarf Dandelion, Mountain Dwarf Dandelion, Mountain Krigia
Form Form Flowers Flowers Flower bud Flower bud Leaves Leaves Native habitat Native habitat Back of flower Back of flower

Kummerowia striata

Common Lespedeza, Japanese Clover, Lespedeza
Flowers Flowers Close up of flower Close up of flower Plant Plant Form Form Stem, leaves Stem, leaves Leaf closeup Leaf closeup

Lablab purpureus

Hyacinth Bean, Indian Bean, Lablab
Dolichos lablab Dolichos lablab leaves and flowers leaves and flowers leaves and stems leaves and stems leaves and flowers leaves and flowers seeds seeds leaves and flowers leaves and flowers
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Laburnum anagyroides

Common Laburnum, Golden Chain Tree, Golden Rain Tree
Form in May in Abruzzo in Italy Form in May in Abruzzo in Italy Flowers in May in Abruzzo in Italy Flowers in May in Abruzzo in Italy
1 Cultivar/Variety

Lachenalia glaucina

Leopard Lily, Wild Hyacinth
A spike of blue flowers growing from the ground. A spike of blue flowers growing from the ground. Cluster of purplish tubular flowers Cluster of purplish tubular flowers Green strap-like leaves Green strap-like leaves Form of plant in bloom Form of plant in bloom

Lactuca

Lettuce, Wild Lettuce
Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp. Lactuca spp.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Lactuca biennis

Blue Wood Lettuce, Tall Blue Lettuce, Woodland Lettuce
Form with green leaves Form with green leaves Plant growing with a person near by to show a great height Plant growing with a person near by to show a great height Panicle of bluish flowers Panicle of bluish flowers Green basal leaves with lobes Green basal leaves with lobes Green leaf with lobes Green leaf with lobes Underside of leaf with hairs Underside of leaf with hairs

Lactuca floridana

False Lettuce, Florida Lettuce
Flowers Flowers Form Form Form Form Leaves Leaves Underside of leaf Underside of leaf Fruit Fruit

Lactuca sativa

Butterhead, Butterheads, Cos, Head Lettuce, Lactuca, Leaf Lettuce, Lettuce, Lettuces, Romaine, Romaines
Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa Lactuca sativa
12 Cultivars/Varieties

Lagenaria siceraria

Bottle Gourd, Calabash Gourd, Gourds
Late July - Vine - Durham Co., NC Late July - Vine - Durham Co., NC Early Aug. - Mature Fruit - Durham Co., NC Early Aug. - Mature Fruit - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. -Female Flower Bud - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. -Female Flower Bud - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Front View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Front View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Side View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept. _ Female Flower - Side View - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept - Fruit & Leaves - Durham Co., NC Mid Sept - Fruit & Leaves - Durham Co., NC

Lagerstroemia

Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia Lagerstroemia
27 Cultivars/Varieties

Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi'

Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' Lagerstroemia Biloxi Lagerstroemia Biloxi Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi'

Lagerstroemia Early Bird™ White 'JD900'

Crape Myrtle
Flower, leaf and stem Flower, leaf and stem

Lagerstroemia indica

Common Crape Myrtle, Crape Flower, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Indian Crape Myrtle, Lilac of the South
Full shrub in bloom Full shrub in bloom Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia indica Leaves Leaves Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia indica
39 Cultivars/Varieties

Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawba'

Catawba Crepe Myrtle
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'

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'

Red Rocket® Crape Myrtle
Red Rocket Flower Red Rocket Flower