NC State Extension
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Identify a PlantShow Menu

Loading filters...

Glossary
4692 plants by
Name
Display: Grid List

Monarda clinopodia

Basil Beebalm, Basil Bergamot, White Bergamot
lush green foliage and terminal heads of white flowers. lush green foliage and terminal heads of white flowers. Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Clusters of white, 2-lipped flowers Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Opposite decussate ovate leaves and square stem Withered flowers and narrow green calyces. Withered flowers and narrow green calyces.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm, Bee Balm, Bee-balm, Bergamont, Bergamot, Crimson Bee-balm, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, Scarlet Bee Balm
Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of deep pink flowers. Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of deep pink flowers. plant with Lantana camara 'Miss Huff' in summer in Moore County plant with Lantana camara 'Miss Huff' in summer in Moore County Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of scarlet flowers. Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of scarlet flowers. Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of red flowers. Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of red flowers. Emerging growth with opposite decussate leaves. Emerging growth with opposite decussate leaves. Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of deep pink flowers. Erect leafy shoots with terminal clusters of deep pink flowers.
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Monarda fistulosa

Appalachian Bergamot, Bee Balm, Eastern Bergamot, Wild Bergamot
clusters of pink, two-lipped flowers clusters of pink, two-lipped flowers clusters of pink, two-lipped flowers clusters of pink, two-lipped flowers Whole plant with many clusters of pink, 2-lipped flowers. Whole plant with many clusters of pink, 2-lipped flowers. Shoot apex showing opposite decussate leaves. Shoot apex showing opposite decussate leaves. clusters of pink, two-lipped flowers clusters of pink, two-lipped flowers Plant at the base of a tree. Erect shoots with opposite leaves. Plant at the base of a tree. Erect shoots with opposite leaves.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Monarda fruticulosa

Bee Balm, Dwarf-Shrubby Beebalm, Shrubby Beebalm, Shrubby Horsemint, Spotted Bee Balm
Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts Shrub; narrow leaves & white flowers subtended by pink bracts White, 2-lipped flowers subtended by pale pink bracts. White, 2-lipped flowers subtended by pale pink bracts.

Monarda media

Horsemint, Purple Bergamont
A wild stand of erect plants with clusters of pink flowers. A wild stand of erect plants with clusters of pink flowers. Cluster of pink, tubular, 2-lipped flowers. Cluster of pink, tubular, 2-lipped flowers. Cluster of pink, tubular, 2-lipped flowers. Cluster of pink, tubular, 2-lipped flowers. POV looking up at the cluster of flowers & subtending bracts POV looking up at the cluster of flowers & subtending bracts Close-up of opposite, decussate leaves; finely serrated margin Close-up of opposite, decussate leaves; finely serrated margin Leafy shoot bearing a cluster of pink, tubular, 2-lipped flowers Leafy shoot bearing a cluster of pink, tubular, 2-lipped flowers

Monarda punctata

Bee Balm, Dotted Beebalm, Eastern Horsemint, Horsemint, Spotted Beebalm, Spotted Horsemint
pink bracts subtending whorls of densely packed buds. pink bracts subtending whorls of densely packed buds. Inflorescences of pink bracts subtending pale yellow flowers. Inflorescences of pink bracts subtending pale yellow flowers. pink bracts subtending pale yellow, violet-speckled flowers. pink bracts subtending pale yellow, violet-speckled flowers. pink bracts subtending pale yellow, violet-speckled flowers. pink bracts subtending pale yellow, violet-speckled flowers. Close-up on yellow, 2-lipped flowers with violet spots. Close-up on yellow, 2-lipped flowers with violet spots. Butterfly on flowers borne in whorls on vertical stems. Butterfly on flowers borne in whorls on vertical stems.

Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'

Bee Balm
Close-up of a cluster of red, tubular, 2-lipped flowers. Close-up of a cluster of red, tubular, 2-lipped flowers. Close-up of the reddish bracts below the flowers. Close-up of the reddish bracts below the flowers. Close-up of the reddish bracts below clusters of flower buds. Close-up of the reddish bracts below clusters of flower buds. A mass planting of erect stems & clusters of red tubular flowers A mass planting of erect stems & clusters of red tubular flowers Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' new leaves Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' new leaves An insect on the red bracts and red flower buds. An insect on the red bracts and red flower buds.

Monotropa

Ghost Plant, Indian-pipe, Pinesap
Plant Plant Flowers of M. uniflora Flowers of M. uniflora M. hypopitys plant M. hypopitys plant Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Form Form

Monstera adansonii

Adanson's Monstera, Cheese Plant, Five Hole Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Swiss Cheese Vine
Monstera adansonii (Swiss Cheese Plant) houseplant view Monstera adansonii (Swiss Cheese Plant) houseplant view Potted plant. Leaves with fenestrations (windows). Potted plant. Leaves with fenestrations (windows). Potted plant showing fenestrate laves. Potted plant showing fenestrate laves.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Monstera deliciosa

Ceriman, Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa (Split-leaf philodendron) houseplant view Monstera deliciosa (Split-leaf philodendron) houseplant view Potted form Potted form Form Form Monstera deliciosa Monstera deliciosa Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Back of leaf Back of leaf
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Monstera epipremnoides

Swiss Cheese Plant
Form Form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Monstera siltepecana

Silver Leaf Monstera, Silver Monstera
Climber with shiny, silvery, veiny leaves Climber with shiny, silvery, veiny leaves Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves. Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves. Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves. Climber with bright green, fenestrate leaves.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Moraea

Butterfly Iris, Cape Tulips, Peacock Flower
A blue 3-parted iris-like flower with dark blue eye spots. A blue 3-parted iris-like flower with dark blue eye spots. A grassy plant with many flower stalks bearing yellow flowers. A grassy plant with many flower stalks bearing yellow flowers. A blue 3-parted iris-like flower with dark yellow eye spots. A blue 3-parted iris-like flower with dark yellow eye spots. A grassy plant with many flower stalks bearing bluish flowers. A grassy plant with many flower stalks bearing bluish flowers. blue flowers with dark blue & yellow eye spots blue flowers with dark blue & yellow eye spots

Morus alba

White Mulberry
Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba Morus alba
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Morus alba x rubra 'Illinois Everbearing'

Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Morus rubra 'Illinois Everbearing' Morus rubra 'Illinois Everbearing'

Morus alba x rubra 'Silk Hope'

Silk Hope Mulberry

Morus indica 'Unryo'

Contorted Mulberry

Morus rubra

Common Mulberry, Mulberry, Red Mulberry
Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Morus rubra Leaves - June - Halifax Co., NC Leaves - June - Halifax Co., NC
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Morus rubra 'Collier'

Collier Red Mulberry

Morus rubra 'Hicks Everbearing'

Hicks Everbearing Red Mulberry

Morus rubra 'Townsend'

Townsend Red Mulberry

Morus rubra 'Travis'

Travis Red Mulberry
Morus rubra 'Travis' Morus rubra 'Travis' Morus rubra 'Travis' Morus rubra 'Travis' Morus rubra 'Travis' Morus rubra 'Travis'

Mucuna pruriens

Cowhage, Cowitch, Velvetbean, Velvet Bean
A cluster of densely hairy bean pods. A cluster of densely hairy bean pods. A dangling raceme of dark purple pea flowers A dangling raceme of dark purple pea flowers A dangling raceme of dark purple pea flowers A dangling raceme of dark purple pea flowers

Muehlenbeckia

Centipede Plant, Climbing Lignum, Creeping Pohuehue, Creeping Wire Vine, Lacy Wire Vine, Maidenhair, Matted Lignum, Native Sarsaparilla, Ribbonbush, Sprawling Wirevine, Tapeworm Plant, Wandering Wire Vine, Wire Vine
Muehlenbeckia Muehlenbeckia Muehlenbeckia Muehlenbeckia
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Gulf Muhly, Hairgrass, Muhlygrass, Muhly Grass, Mule Grass, Pink Hair Grass, Pink Muhly, Pink Muhly Grass, Purple Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergia capillaries with Eryngium yuccifolium in fall in Mo Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum Muhlenbergiia capillaris in fall with Conoclinium coelestinum growth habit growth habit
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Muhlenbergia expansa

Cutover Muhly, Savanna Hairgrass
Form Form Form Form

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Lindheimer's Muhly
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri Muhlenbergia lindheimeri Form - Winter - Wake Co., NC Form - Winter - Wake Co., NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Muhlenbergia 'Pink Flamingos'

Pink Flamingo Muhly
Flowers Flowers Full Form Full Form

Muhlenbergia schreberi

Drop Seed, Nimble Weed, Nimblewill, Wire Grass
Seedhead Seedhead Form Form Leaf attachment and stem Leaf attachment and stem

Muhlenbergia sericea

Dune Hairgrass, Gulf Hairawn Muhle, Gulf Muhly Grass, Purple Muhly, Sweetgrass, Sweet Grass
Form in bloom Form in bloom Form Form Leaves and stem Leaves and stem Native habitat Native habitat

Murdannia keisak

Asian Spiderwort, Marsh Dewflower
Flower detail Flower detail Form Form Stem and leaf Stem and leaf Opposite leaves Opposite leaves Stem Stem Rooting from the nodes Rooting from the nodes

Murdannia nudiflora

Doveweed, Naked Stem Dewflower
Murdannia nudiflora flower Murdannia nudiflora flower Murdanniua nudiflora Murdanniua nudiflora Murdannia nudiflora Murdannia nudiflora Murdannia nudiflora flower and leaves Murdannia nudiflora flower and leaves Murdannia nudiflora flower Murdannia nudiflora flower Murdannia nudiflora stem Murdannia nudiflora stem

Musa acuminata

Banana, Banana Plant, Dessert Banana, Edible Banana, Musa Paradisiaca, Plantain
Large banana plant. Large banana plant. Hand holding several flowers with prominent stigmas Hand holding several flowers with prominent stigmas Large banana plant with red petioles Large banana plant with red petioles "hands" of green bananas on a central stalk. "hands" of green bananas on a central stalk. Overlapping red bracts gaping to reveal slender flowers Overlapping red bracts gaping to reveal slender flowers
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Musa balbisiana

Banana, Plaintain, Plantain Banana, Sweet Wild Banana
Form - Wake Co., NC Form - Wake Co., NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Musa basjoo

Basjoo Banana Tree, Hardy Banana, Hardy Fiber Banana, Japanese Banana, Japanese Fiber Banana, Sichuan Hardy Banana
Form Form Leaves Leaves Fruit Fruit Flowers Flowers Fruit Fruit Musa Basjoo Musa Basjoo

Musa ornata

Flowering Banana
short, banana-like plant with erect, terminal pink inflorescence short, banana-like plant with erect, terminal pink inflorescence Flower stalk with yellow flowers surrounded by pink bracts. Flower stalk with yellow flowers surrounded by pink bracts. Erect fruit stalk with pink, smooth banana fruits. Erect fruit stalk with pink, smooth banana fruits.

Musa velutina

Hairy Banana, Pink Banana, Pink Fruiting Banana, Pink Velvet Banana
Form Form Fruits Fruits Fruit open Fruit open Leaves and stems Leaves and stems Underside of leaf Underside of leaf Musa Velutina Musa Velutina

Musa x paradisiaca

Banana, Cooking Banana, Edible Banana, French Plantain, Plantain, Plátano
Plantain grove in September in TA Mkhumba, Malawi Plantain grove in September in TA Mkhumba, Malawi Fruit, flowers and leaves in October in Nayarit, Mexico Fruit, flowers and leaves in October in Nayarit, Mexico Flower closeup in October in Montijo District, Panama Flower closeup in October in Montijo District, Panama

Muscari

Grape hyacinth
grassy leaves & clusters of violet-blue, urn-shaped flowers. grassy leaves & clusters of violet-blue, urn-shaped flowers. clusters of violet-blue flowers clusters of violet-blue flowers grassy leaves & clusters of violet-blue, urn-shaped flowers. grassy leaves & clusters of violet-blue, urn-shaped flowers. grassy leaves & clusters of violet-blue, urn-shaped flowers. grassy leaves & clusters of violet-blue, urn-shaped flowers. Muscari comosum form in May in Grenoble, France Muscari comosum form in May in Grenoble, France Muscari comosum Flower in May in Gard, Languedoc-Roussil, France Muscari comosum Flower in May in Gard, Languedoc-Roussil, France
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Muscari armeniacum

Grape Hyacinth
Blue-purple flowers appear in a dense raceme. Blue-purple flowers appear in a dense raceme. Immature green capsule fruits. Immature green capsule fruits. Mature capsule fruit with round black seed inside. Mature capsule fruit with round black seed inside. Muscari armeniacum Muscari armeniacum
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Muscari atlanticum

Grape hyacinth, Starch grape hyacinth
Muscari atlanticum Muscari atlanticum Plant in bloom Plant in bloom Muscari atlanticum Muscari atlanticum Muscari atlanticum Muscari atlanticum Flower - March - Warren Co., NC Flower - March - Warren Co., NC

Muscari azureum

Azure Grape Hyacinth
small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers. small bulb plant with broad leaves & clusters of blue flowers.

Muscari botryoides

Compact Grape Hyacinth, Italian Grape Hyacinth, Sky Blue Grape Hyacinth, Small Grape Hyacinth
Muscari botryoides Flower and Form Muscari botryoides Flower and Form Flowers - March - Warren Co. - NC Flowers - March - Warren Co. - NC Form - March - Warren Co. - NC Form - March - Warren Co. - NC
1 Cultivar/Variety

Muscari botryoides 'Album'

Grape Hyacinth, Pearls of Spain
grassy leaves & clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers. grassy leaves & clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers. grassy leaves & clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers. grassy leaves & clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers.

Mutinus elegans

Demon Fingers, Devil's Dipstick, Dog Stinkhorn, Elegant Stinkhorn, Headless Stinkhorn
Mutinus elegans Mutinus elegans Mutinus elegans Mutinus elegans Mutinus elegans Mutinus elegans Mutinus elegans Mutinus elegans Emerging - Wake Co. - NC Emerging - Wake Co. - NC Mushrooms - Wake Co. - NC Mushrooms - Wake Co. - NC

Myosotis macrosperma

Big-Seeded Scorpion Grass, Largeseed Forget-me-not, Spring Forget-me-not
Form in bloom Logan County, Kentucky -April Form in bloom Logan County, Kentucky -April Fruit and stem with hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring Fruit and stem with hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring Fruit and stem with hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring Fruit and stem with hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring Flower, fruit and stem with hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring Flower, fruit and stem with hairs (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring White flower close-up (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring White flower close-up (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring Stem and leaves (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring Stem and leaves (Greensboro, NC)-Late Spring

Myosotis scorpioides

Forget-me-not, True Forget-me-not, Water Forget-me-not
Plant form in bloom (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Plant form in bloom (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Close-up of flower (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Close-up of flower (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Side view of flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Side view of flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Flowers and stem (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Stem and fruits (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Stem and fruits (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Fruits forming (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer Fruits forming (Alleghany County, NC)-Mid Summer
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Myosotis sylvatica

Forget-me-not, Woodland Forget-Me-Not
Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica Myosotis sylvatica
7 Cultivars/Varieties