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Vitis vinifera

Common Grape, Common Grape Vine, European Wine Grape, Grape, Purpleleaf Grape, Vine, Wine Grape
Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera Vitis vinifera
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Vitis vulpina

Chicken Grape, Fox Grape, Frost Grape, Wild Grape
Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina Vitis vulpina

Vriesea

Flaming Sword, Urn Plant, Vriesea
Green rosette with erect, feather-like, red & yell spike. Green rosette with erect, feather-like, red & yell spike. Rosette of variegated green and brown leaves. Rosette of variegated green and brown leaves. Flaming sword Flaming sword Flower buds Flower buds Flower Flower Vriesea bituminosa Vriesea bituminosa
1 Cultivar/Variety

Wahlenbergia marginata

Asiatic Bellflower, Southern Rockbell
Blue flower with white center (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Wi Blue flower with white center (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Wi Side view of flower (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter Side view of flower (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter Tiny flower (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter Tiny flower (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter Flower, stem, bud (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter Flower, stem, bud (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter Green stem with a few hairs (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Wint Green stem with a few hairs (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Wint Lower leaves (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter Lower leaves (Downtown, Greensboro, NC)-Late Winter

Waldsteinia fragarioides

Barren Strawberry, Northern Barren Strawberry
W. fragraroides W. fragraroides W. fragraroides W. fragraroides W. fragraroides W. fragraroides W. fragaroides W. fragaroides Waldsteinia fragarioides Waldsteinia fragarioides Waldsteinia fragarioides Waldsteinia fragarioides

Waldsteinia ternata

Barren Strawberry, Dry Strawberry, Yellow Strawberry
Plant Plant Close up of flower Close up of flower Leaves Leaves Waldsteinia ternata Waldsteinia ternata Waldsteinia ternata Waldsteinia ternata Waldsteinia ternata Waldsteinia ternata

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican Fan Palm
A single-trunk young specimen with stiff, fan-shaped leaves. A single-trunk young specimen with stiff, fan-shaped leaves. Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. POV looking up at the crowns of tall fan palms POV looking up at the crowns of tall fan palms A single-trunk young specimen with stiff, fan-shaped leaves. A single-trunk young specimen with stiff, fan-shaped leaves. Close-up on the petiole armed with a double row of teeth. Close-up on the petiole armed with a double row of teeth. Gathered piles of dark purple-black drupes and brown seeds Gathered piles of dark purple-black drupes and brown seeds

Watsonia

Bourbon Watsonia, Bugle Lily, Bulbil Bugle-lily
Watsonia 'Mount Congreve' Watsonia 'Mount Congreve' Bourbon Watsonia (Watsonia borbonica) Bourbon Watsonia (Watsonia borbonica) Bourbon Watsonia (Watsonia borbonica) flower Bourbon Watsonia (Watsonia borbonica) flower Broad leaved Watsonia (Watsonia pulchra) Broad leaved Watsonia (Watsonia pulchra) Bugle Lily (Watsonia pyramidata 'Ablaze') buds Bugle Lily (Watsonia pyramidata 'Ablaze') buds Watsonia 'Mount Congreve' Watsonia 'Mount Congreve'
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Weigela florida

Old Fashioned Weiglea, Weigela
Flower and leaf detail close- up Flower and leaf detail close- up Flower and leaf detail Flower and leaf detail Full Bloom Full Bloom Weigela florida 'Folliis Purpurels' Flower Weigela florida 'Folliis Purpurels' Flower Weigela florida 'Variegata' flower and leaf Weigela florida 'Variegata' flower and leaf Weigela florida Weigela florida
32 Cultivars/Varieties

Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

Red Prince Weigela
Weigela florida 'Red prince' Weigela florida 'Red prince' Weigela florida 'Red Prince' Weigela florida 'Red Prince' Weigela Florida 'Red Prince' Weigela Florida 'Red Prince' Weigela Florida 'Red Prince' Weigela Florida 'Red Prince'

Weigela florida 'Sunset'

My Monet Wigela, Weigela
Weigela florida 'Sunset' PP23,212 Weigela florida 'Sunset' PP23,212 Weigela florida 'Sunset' PP23,212 Weigela florida 'Sunset' PP23,212 Weigela Florida 'Sunset' Weigela Florida 'Sunset'

Wisteria

Wisteria
Vine on wall with hanging clusters of purple flowers Vine on wall with hanging clusters of purple flowers Vine on trees in full bloom with hanging clusters of flowers. Vine on trees in full bloom with hanging clusters of flowers. Close-up of purple, pea-shaped flowers. Close-up of purple, pea-shaped flowers. A long arching pergola with hanging clusters of flowers. A long arching pergola with hanging clusters of flowers. A plant growing on pergola. Long clusters of flowers. A plant growing on pergola. Long clusters of flowers. Vine in full flower growing against a building. Vine in full flower growing against a building.
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Wisteria floribunda

Japanese Wisteria
Full bloom Full bloom Bloom detail Bloom detail Leaf detail Leaf detail 'Nuda' from 'Nuda' from 'Violacea Plena' Bloom 'Violacea Plena' Bloom 'Violacea Plena' Bloom Close-up 'Violacea Plena' Bloom Close-up
13 Cultivars/Varieties

Wisteria frutescens

American Wisteria, Kentucky Wisteria, Texas Wisteria
Growth habit Growth habit Leaves Leaves Bloom detail Bloom detail Wisteria Frutescens 'Glicine' Wisteria Frutescens 'Glicine' Flower Flower Flower closeup Flower closeup
6 Cultivars/Varieties

Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

Amethyst Falls Wisteria
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Flower Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Flower Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Form Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Wisteria sinensis

Chinese Wisteria, Wisteria
Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers Wisteria sinensis Wisteria sinensis Flowers Flowers Vilmorin Wisteria sinensis Vilmorin Wisteria sinensis Wisteria sinensis Wisteria sinensis
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha, Vedic, Indian Ginseng, Indian Winter Cherry, Poison Gooseberry, Winter Cherry
Fruit Fruit Form Form Flower bud Flower bud Leaf Leaf Flowers and hairy stems. Flowers and hairy stems. Form Form

Wolffia

Duckweed, Watermeal, Water Meal
Wolffia australiana Wolffia australiana Wolffia australiana Wolffia australiana Wolffia angusta Wolffia angusta Wolffia spp. Wolffia spp. Wolffia spp. Wolffia spp.

Woodsia obtusa

Blunt-lobed Cliff Fern, Blunt-lobed Woodsia Fern, Cliff Fern, Common Woodsia Fern
Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa Woodsia obtusa in rock wall Woodsia obtusa in rock wall

Woodwardia

Woodwardia viginica sori in chain pattern Woodwardia viginica sori in chain pattern Woodwardia areolata netted vein patter Woodwardia areolata netted vein patter Form in November in New Hanover County, North Carolina Form in November in New Hanover County, North Carolina Frond in November Jingzhi, China Frond in November Jingzhi, China

Woodwardia areolata

Netted Chain Fern
A group pinnatisect fronds emerging from leaf litter. A group pinnatisect fronds emerging from leaf litter. Close-up of frond showing subopposite pinnatisect divisions. Close-up of frond showing subopposite pinnatisect divisions. Woodland path with both sides covered with ferns. Woodland path with both sides covered with ferns. Stand of erect, coarsely pinnatisect fronds in a woodland. Stand of erect, coarsely pinnatisect fronds in a woodland. Close-up showing veins surrounding islands of green tissue. Close-up showing veins surrounding islands of green tissue. Tip of frond showing subopposite pinnatisect divisions. Tip of frond showing subopposite pinnatisect divisions.

Woodwardia virginica

Virginia Chain Fern
Woodwardia virginica Woodwardia virginica Woodwardia virginica Woodwardia virginica Woodwardia virginica Woodwardia virginica Woodwardia virginica Woodwardia virginica Form Form

Xanthium strumarium

Clotbur, Cocklebur, Common Cocklebur, Donkeybur, Donkey Burr, Heartleaf, Rough Cocklebur, Woolgarie Bur
Form Form Leaves and stem Leaves and stem Flowers Flowers Fruit- burs Fruit- burs Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Xanthium strumarium Xanthium strumarium

Xanthoceras sorbifolium

Chinese Flowering Chesnut, Flowering Yellowhorn Tree, Goldenhorn, Popcorn Shrub, Shiny Leaf Yellowhorn, Yellowhorn
Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium Xanthoceras sorbifolium

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Brook-feather, Parsley-leaved Yellowroot, Scurvyroot, Shrub Yellowroot, Yellowroot, Yellow wort
Form Form Close up of flower Close up of flower Flowers Flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves and flowers Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Everlasting Daisy, Everlasting Flower, Everlasting Gold, Paper Daisy, Strawflower
Xerochrysum bracteatum Xerochrysum bracteatum Xerochrysum bracteatum Xerochrysum bracteatum Xerochrysum bracteatum Xerochrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Helichrysum bracteatum Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dargan Hill Monarch' Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dargan Hill Monarch'
8 Cultivars/Varieties

x Fatshedera lizei

Bush Ivy, Fatshedera, Tree Ivy
Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Flowers Flowers Form as groundcover Form as groundcover x Fatshedera lizei x Fatshedera lizei Leaves of 'Annemieke', also known as 'Lemon Lime' form Leaves of 'Annemieke', also known as 'Lemon Lime' form x Fatshedera lizei x Fatshedera lizei
2 Cultivars/Varieties

x Gordlinia grandiflora

Mountain Gordlinia
X Gordlinia grandiflora X Gordlinia grandiflora Form - Mecklenburg Co., NC Form - Mecklenburg Co., NC Form with Flowers - Mecklenburg Co., NC Form with Flowers - Mecklenburg Co., NC Fall Color- Mecklenburg Co. Fall Color- Mecklenburg Co. X Gordlinia grandiflora X Gordlinia grandiflora x Gordlinia grandiflora x Gordlinia grandiflora
1 Cultivar/Variety

x Gordlinia grandiflora 'Sweet Tea'

Mountain Gordlinia, 'Sweet Tea' Mountain Gordlinia
Large bloom Large bloom

x Hesperotropsis leylandii

Leyland Cypress
× Cupressocyparis leylandii × Cupressocyparis leylandii × Cupressocyparis leylandii × Cupressocyparis leylandii × Cupressocyparis leylandii × Cupressocyparis leylandii X Cupressocyparis leylandii X Cupressocyparis leylandii X Cupressocyparis leylandii X Cupressocyparis leylandii X Cupressocyparis leylandii X Cupressocyparis leylandii
16 Cultivars/Varieties

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco'

Leyland Cypress Reco, Shorty Leyland Cypress
x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco'

x Heucherella

Foamy Bells
Mass planting with erect racemes of pink flowers. Mass planting with erect racemes of pink flowers. Erect raceme of small pink flowers on a red stalk Erect raceme of small pink flowers on a red stalk Lime green leaves with reddish central blotch along veins. Lime green leaves with reddish central blotch along veins. Coppery, butterscotch foliage. Coppery, butterscotch foliage. Rounded cushion of green, lobed leaves with red blotches. Rounded cushion of green, lobed leaves with red blotches. Chartreuse foliage & red blotch over main veins. White flowers. Chartreuse foliage & red blotch over main veins. White flowers.
29 Cultivars/Varieties

x Triticosecale

Triticale
field of triticale grass with spikes of grain. field of triticale grass with spikes of grain. triticale grass with spikes of grain. triticale grass with spikes of grain. triticale grass with spikes of grain. Hand holding one spike. triticale grass with spikes of grain. Hand holding one spike. Close-up on a spike of grain. Close-up on a spike of grain.

Xyris torta

Slender Yelloweyed Grass, Yellow-eyed Grass
X. torta X. torta X. torta X. torta Xyris torta Xyris torta Xyris torta Xyris torta

Youngia japonica

Asiatic, Asiatic Hawksbeard, Crepis Japonica, Hawksbeard, Oriental False Hawksbeard, Oriental Hawksbeard
Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Seeds Seeds Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC. Youngia japonica (L.) DC.

Yucca aloifolia

Aloe Yucca, Dagger Plant, Spanish Bayonet, Spanish Dagger
Cluster of spiky plants with terminal panicles of white flowers Cluster of spiky plants with terminal panicles of white flowers A terminal cluster of pendulous, white flowers. A terminal cluster of pendulous, white flowers. A rosette of stiff, pointed leaves. A rosette of stiff, pointed leaves. Purplish ellipsoid berries hanging from dried stalks. Purplish ellipsoid berries hanging from dried stalks. A cluster of ripening fruits on a terminal panicle. A cluster of ripening fruits on a terminal panicle. A rosette of stiff, pointed leaves with white margins A rosette of stiff, pointed leaves with white margins
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Yucca filamentosa

Adam's Needle Yucca, Curlyleaf Yucca, Spoonleaf Yucca
Two rosette plants producing erect panicles of white flowers. Two rosette plants producing erect panicles of white flowers. White, 6-tepal flowers, pendulous, in large panicles. White, 6-tepal flowers, pendulous, in large panicles. Rosette plant with large, erect inflorescence of white flowers. Rosette plant with large, erect inflorescence of white flowers. A group of rosette plants with filamentous margins. A group of rosette plants with filamentous margins. Close up of the rosette showing filamentous margins. Close up of the rosette showing filamentous margins. Rosettes with leaves covered in snow. Rosettes with leaves covered in snow.
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Yucca flaccida

Adam's Needle, Flaccid Leaf Yucca, Floppy Yucca, Weakleaf Yucca
Rosette clump of soft leaves & towering panicle of white flowers Rosette clump of soft leaves & towering panicle of white flowers Close-up of 6 white tepals, 6 stamens, & green, superior ovary. Close-up of 6 white tepals, 6 stamens, & green, superior ovary. Close-up of a moth with white wings & white fluff on its head. Close-up of a moth with white wings & white fluff on its head. Rosette plants. Strappy leaves with central yellow stripe. Rosette plants. Strappy leaves with central yellow stripe. potted nursery stock. Leaves with golden central stripe. potted nursery stock. Leaves with golden central stripe. Clumps of rosette plants with flaccid leaves. Clumps of rosette plants with flaccid leaves.
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Yucca gigantea

Giant Yucca, Soft-tip Yucca, Spineless Yucca
Woody-trunked yucca with tuft of lanceolate leaves Woody-trunked yucca with tuft of lanceolate leaves Woody-trunked yucca with tuft of lanceolate leaves Woody-trunked yucca with tuft of lanceolate leaves Enlarged, flared stem base. Enlarged, flared stem base. Potted plant, as sold in nurseries, with many head of leaves Potted plant, as sold in nurseries, with many head of leaves Potted plant, as sold in nurseries, with many head of leaves Potted plant, as sold in nurseries, with many head of leaves
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Yucca glauca

Great Plains Yucca, Narrowleaf Yucca, Plains Yucca, Small Soapweed, Soapweed Yucca
Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Close-up of the white, waxy flowers that face downward. Close-up of the white, waxy flowers that face downward. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of narrow, slightly glaucous, pointed leaves. Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Rosette of spiky leaves with terminal raceme of white flowers. Close-up of white, waxy flowers facing downward. Close-up of white, waxy flowers facing downward.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Yucca gloriosa

Mound Lily Yucca, Spanish Dagger, Spanish Dagger Yucca
Rosette with stiff leaves & erect panicle of white waxy flowers Rosette with stiff leaves & erect panicle of white waxy flowers Rosette with stiff leaves & erect panicle of white waxy flowers Rosette with stiff leaves & erect panicle of white waxy flowers Close-up of white, waxy, pendulous flower. Close-up of white, waxy, pendulous flower. Close-up on a black leathery pod. Close-up on a black leathery pod. Group of rosettes of stiff leaves & old inflorescences. Group of rosettes of stiff leaves & old inflorescences. Rosette with stiff leaves & erect panicle of flower buds. Rosette with stiff leaves & erect panicle of flower buds.
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Yucca gloriosa var. tristis

Curved-Leaved Spanish-Dagger, Curve-leaf Yucca, Curveleaf Yucca, Pendulous Yucca, Weeping Yucca
Rosettes with lax leaves & erect panicles of white waxy flowers Rosettes with lax leaves & erect panicles of white waxy flowers Rosettes with lax leaves Rosettes with lax leaves Caulescent rosette with snow-covered leaves. Caulescent rosette with snow-covered leaves. Potted rosette with lax leaves & erect panicle of flower buds. Potted rosette with lax leaves & erect panicle of flower buds. Rosette with lax leaves & erect panicle of white waxy flowers Rosette with lax leaves & erect panicle of white waxy flowers

Yucca rostrata

Adam's Yucca, Beaked Blue Yucca, Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca, Silver Yucca
Single trunk covered by dead leaves; rosette of bluegreen leaves Single trunk covered by dead leaves; rosette of bluegreen leaves Trunk covered by dead leaves; rosette of blue-green leaves Trunk covered by dead leaves; rosette of blue-green leaves Terminal, dense panicle of waxy, white flowers. Terminal, dense panicle of waxy, white flowers. Spherical tuft of silvery blue, narrow leaves. Spherical tuft of silvery blue, narrow leaves. Spherical tuft of silvery blue, narrow leaves. Spherical tuft of silvery blue, narrow leaves. Terminal, dense panicles of waxy, white flowers. Terminal, dense panicles of waxy, white flowers.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Zabelia tyaihyoni

Fragrant Abelia, Korean Abelia
Zabelia tyaihyoni Zabelia tyaihyoni Zabelia tyaihyoni Zabelia tyaihyoni Zabelia tyaihyoni Zabelia tyaihyoni Abelia mosanensis winter Abelia mosanensis winter Zabelia tyaihyoni form Zabelia tyaihyoni form Zabelia tyaihyoni Zabelia tyaihyoni
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Zamia

Cardboard Palm, Chigua, Cycad, Cycads, Fern Palm
small plant with stiff, broad leaflets. small plant with stiff, broad leaflets. Pinnate leaf with stiff, broad leaflets. Pinnate leaf with stiff, broad leaflets. Upright cone looking like a corn cob. Upright cone looking like a corn cob. Rosette plant with fern like leaves. Rosette plant with fern like leaves. Clump of pinnate leaves emerging in all directions. Clump of pinnate leaves emerging in all directions. Potted plant with cluster of fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of fern-like, pinnate leaves.
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Zamia furfuracea

Cardboard Cycad, Cardboard Plant, Cardboard Sago, Jamaican Sago, Mexican Cycad
Cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Potted plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Female cone Female cone Cone with tip broken off to reveal bright red, large seeds. Cone with tip broken off to reveal bright red, large seeds. Plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves. Plant with cluster of stiff, fern-like, pinnate leaves.

Zamia integrifolia

Coontie, Florida Arrowroot
Fern-like clumps of low plants used as groundcover. Fern-like clumps of low plants used as groundcover. Leaf closeup showing narrow, smooth leaflets. Leaf closeup showing narrow, smooth leaflets. Fern-like plant in a pot. Leaves are pinnate. Fern-like plant in a pot. Leaves are pinnate. Cone emerging and surrounded by the leaves. Cone emerging and surrounded by the leaves. Erect, corn-cob-like cones. Erect, corn-cob-like cones. Mass of pinnate leaves emerging from ground level Mass of pinnate leaves emerging from ground level
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Aroid Palm, Emerald Palm, Eternity Plant, Zanzibar Gem, Zuzu Plant, ZZ Plant
Potted plant with shiny, pinnate leaves like a Zamia cycad. Potted plant with shiny, pinnate leaves like a Zamia cycad. Pinnate leaf with shiny, broad leaflets. Pinnate leaf with shiny, broad leaflets. Close-up of shiny broad leaflets. Close-up of shiny broad leaflets. Spathe & spadix. Inset shows magnified spadix & tiny flowers. Spathe & spadix. Inset shows magnified spadix & tiny flowers. Spathe & spadix on a short stalk among the petiole bases. Spathe & spadix on a short stalk among the petiole bases. Close-up of midsection of pinnate leaf showing leaflets. Close-up of midsection of pinnate leaf showing leaflets.
3 Cultivars/Varieties