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Encyclopedia > List of plants with edible leaves

These are plants whose leaves are known to have been eaten by humans, typically as leaf vegetables or herbs. Divisions Green algae Chlorophyta Charophyta Land plants (embryophytes) Non-vascular plants (bryophytes) Marchantiophyta - liverworts Anthocerotophyta - hornworts Bryophyta - mosses Vascular plants (tracheophytes) Lycopodiophyta - clubmosses Equisetophyta - horsetails Pteridophyta - true ferns Psilotophyta - whisk ferns Ophioglossophyta - adderstongues Seed plants (spermatophytes) †Pteridospermatophyta - seed ferns Pinophyta - conifers Cycadophyta - cycads Ginkgophyta - ginkgo Gnetophyta - gnetae Magnoliophyta - flowering plants... Leaves are an Icelandic five-piece alternative rock band who came to prominence in 2002 with their debut album, Breathe, drawing comparisons to groups such as Coldplay and Doves. ... Human beings are defined variously in biological, spiritual, and cultural terms, or in combinations thereof. ... Fresh Swiss chard Fresh water spinach Creamed spinach Steamed kale Leaf vegetables, also called potherbs, greens, or leafy greens, are plant leaves eaten as a vegetable, sometimes accompanied by tender petioles and shoots. ... Herbs: basil Herbs (IPA: hə(ɹ)b, or əɹb; see pronunciation differences) are plants grown for culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual value. ...


Inclusion on this list does not imply safety. Although most of these leaves are wholesome and unproblematic foods, many require special attention to avoid poisoning. Many species are safe to eat only after special processing. Depending on the species, this may mean cooking, boiling and changing water one or more times, drying, or some more specialized processing. Some species are safe in small quantities but become dangerous in large quantities or with long-term consumption. Some species include both poisonous and nonpoisonous forms, so that safe consumption requires the identification of the subspecies or cultivar. It is unwise to eat any unfamiliar plant without positive identification and trustworthy information about its safety. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Cooking is an act of preparing food for eating. ... Boiling is the rapid vaporization of a liquid, which typically occurs when a liquid is heated to a temperature such that its vapor pressure is above that of the surroundings, such as air pressure. ... Drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water, which is required for decay and the growth of microorganisms. ... In zoology, as in other branches of biology, subspecies is the rank immediately subordinate to a species. ... This Osteospermum Pink Whirls is a successful cultivar. ...

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Species See text Abelmoschus is a genus of about 15 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to tropical Africa. ... Species about 150, see text Abutilon is a large genus of about 150 species of broadleaf evergreens in the mallow family (Malvaceae). ... Species About 1,300; see List of Acacia species For Acacia Research Corporation, see Acacia Technologies. ... Species many, see text Achillea is a genus of about 85 flowering plants, in the family Asteraceae, commonly referred to as yarrow. ... This page is about the plant named Yarrow. ... Species Between 40-60; see text. ... The baobabs (Adansonia) are a genus of eight species of trees, native to Madagascar (the centre of diversity, with six species), and Africa and Australia (one species in each). ... Binomial name Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. ... Binomial name Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. ... Ground-elder Categories: Plant stubs | Apiaceae ... Binomial name Aegopodium podagraria L. The Ground-elder (Aegopodium podagraria) is a common weed in the carrot family (Apiaceae) that grows in shady places. ... Species See text. ... Species Agave americana Agave fourcroydes Agave sisalana many others, see text Agaves are succulent plants of a large botanical genus of the same name, belonging to the family Agavaceae. ... Binomial name Agave americana L. The Century Plant or the American Century Plant (Agave americana) is an Mexico but cultivated worldwide. ... Binomial name Agave deserti Engelm. ... Species See text Aglaia is a genus of more than 100 species belonging to the Mahogany family (Meliaceae). ... Binomial name Agrostemma githago L. Corncockle (Agrostemma githago - also Corn cockle and Corn-cockle) is a slender pink flower of European corn fields. ... Binomial name Agrostemma githago L. Corncockle (Agrostemma githago - also Corn cockle and Corn-cockle) is a slender pink flower of European corn fields. ... Species About 150 species Albizia is a genus of about 150 species of mostly fast-growing subtropical and tropical trees and shrubs in the Subfamily Mimosoideae of the legume family, Fabaceae. ... Binomial name Albizia julibrissin (Willd. ... Hollyhock Categories: Stub | Flowers ... genus Alchemilla External links Section Herbal information Ladys Mantel Herbalist David Hoffmann @ Health World Section Eclectic herbal information Ladys Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) Mrs. ... Binomial name Alliaria petiolata (M.Bieb. ... Species See List of Allium species Allium is the onion genus with about 1250 species, mostly classified in its own family Alliaceae. ... Allium ampeloprasum, the Broadleaf Wild Leek, has been differentiated into three different cultivated vegetables, leek, Elephant garlic and Kurrat. ... Binomial name Allium canadense L. Wild Onion (Allium canadense), also known as Meadow Garlic and Canadian Garlic, is a perennial plant native to North America. ... For the parody newspaper, see The Onion. ... Binomial name Allium schoenoprasum Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a member of the onion family (Alliaceae) grown for their leaves, which are used as an herb. ... Binomial name Allium ursinum L. Ramsons, buckrams, wood garlic or bears garlic (Allium ursinum) is a wild relative of chives. ... Binomial name Allium vineale L. Allium vineale (Crow Garlic) is a perennial bulbflower in the genus Allium, native to Europe, north Africa and western Asia. ... Species See Species The word aloe or aloes sometimes denotes an aromatic wood better known as aloeswood. ... Species See text Alpinia is a rather large genus of plants, with more than 330 species from the Ginger family (Zingiberaceae). ... Species Many, see text Alternanthera is a genus of about 80 herbaceous plants from the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). ... Species Althaea armeniaca Althaea broussonetiifolia* Althaea cannabina- Hemp-leaved Marshmallow Althaea hirsuta- Hairy Marshmallow Althaea longifolia Althaea ludwigii Althaea narbonensis* Althaea officinalis- Marshmallow * Not accepted as distinct by all authors Althaea is a genus of 6-12 species of perennial herbs, native to Europe and western Asia. ... For the confection, see marshmallow. ... Species See text Amaranthus, also known by the common name pigweed, is a widely distributed genus of annual, short-living herb, occurring mostly in temperate and tropical regions, belonging to the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). ... Binomial name Amaranthus caudatus L. Amaranthus caudatus is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus cruentus L. Amaranthus cruentus is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus dubius Mart. ... Binomial name Amaranthus hybridus L. Amaranthus hybridus is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Amaranthus hypochondriacus is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus quitensis Kunth Amaranthus quitensis is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus retroflexus L. Amaranthus retroflexus is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus spinosus L Amaranthus spinosus is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus tricolor L. Amaranthus tricolor is a species of flowering plant. ... Binomial name Amaranthus viridis L. Amaranthus viridis is a species of flowering plant. ... In ancient mythology, Ambrosia (Greek ) is sometimes the food, sometimes the drink, of the gods. ... Species See text. ... Species See text The genus Ananas belongs to the Bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae). ... Species See text The genus Anchusa L belongs to the tribe Boragineae of the borage family (Boraginaceae). ... Species About 50 species; see text Angelica is a genus of about 50 species of tall biennial and perennial herbs in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, reaching as far North as Iceland and Lapland. ... Binomial name Angelica archangelica Linnaeus Garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica) is a biennial plant from the umbelliferous family Apiaceae. ... Species About 20 species, including: Apium australe Apium filiforme Apium graveolens Apium inundatum Apium leptophyllum Apium nodiflorum Apium prostratum Apium repens Apium (Celery and Marshwort) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, with a subcosmopolitan distribution in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. ... Species See text Aralia is a genus of the plant family Araliaceae, consisting of about 40 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, and some rhizomatous perennials. ... Binomial name Aralia elata Seem. ... The Hercules Club (Aralia spinosa) is a species in the genus Aralia, family Araliaceae, native to southeastern North America. ... Binomial name Aralia cordata Thunb. ... Artemisia was the name of two queens of Halicarnassus in the 5th century BC and 4th century BC. The first Artemisia was the daughter of Lygdamis and was set up as the tyrant of Halicarnassus by the Persians, who were at the time the overlords of Ionia, after the death... Binomial name Artemisia dracunculus Ref: ITIS 35462 Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb with a spicy flavor reminiscent of anise. ... Binomial name Artemisa vulgaris Mugwort or Common Wormwood (Artemisia vulgaris L.), is a species from the daisy family Asteraceae. ... Species See text Artocarpus is a genus of about 60 trees of Southeast Asian origin and the Pacific, belonging to the mulberry family Moraceae. ... Binomial name Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Asclepias syriaca L. Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a species of milkweed, native to most of North America east of the Rockies, with the exception of the drier parts of the Prairies. ... Binomial name Asclepias tuberosa L. Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa, also called pleurisy root) is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Asplenium nidus L. Asplenium nidus is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae, native to tropical southeastern Asia, northern Queensland in Australia, Hawaii, Polynesia, Christmas Island, India, and eastern Africa. ... Species See text Astilbe is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants, within the family Saxifragaceae. ... Species About 100-200 species, including: Atriplex alaskensis (Alaska Orach) Atriplex amnicola (River Saltbush) Atriplex californica Atriplex calotheca Atriplex canescens (Four Wing Saltbush) Atriplex confertifolia Atriplex coronata (Crownscale Saltbush) Atriplex glabriuscula Atriplex halimus Atriplex heterosperma Atriplex hortensis (Garden or Red Orache) Atriplex hymenelytra Atriplex laciniata (Frosted Orache) Atriplex lentiformis Atriplex... Species See text Averrhoa is a genus of trees in the Oxalidaceae family, of the Oxalidales order, named after Averroes - a 12th century astronom and philosopher. ... Binomial name Azadirachta indica A.Juss. ... Binomial name Azadirachta indica A. Juss. ... Species see text Source: The Rhododendron page, and some research. ... The Bacopa is a genus of aquatic plants. ... Species The Winter cresses or Yellow rockets comprise the genus Barbarea, small herbaceous plants of temperate regions with edible dark-green leaves. ... Binomial name Basella alba L. Basella alba is a perennial vine, popular as a leaf vegetable in many tropical regions, and only distantly related to spinach. ... Species Batis argillicola Batis californica Batis fruticosa Batis maritima Batis spinosa Batis vermiculatus The unrelated tumbleweed or Russian thistle, for the genus Salsola, is also often called saltwort. ... Species More than 200 species, including: Bauhinia acuminata Bauhinia blakeana Bauhinia championi Bauhinia corymbosa Bauhinia galpinii Bauhinia glauca Bauhinia monandra Bauhinia purpurea Bauhinia tomentosa Bauhinia variegata Bauhinia is a genus in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae of the large flowering plant family Fabaceae. ... Binomial name Bauhinia purpurea L. Bauhinia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to South China(includes, Hong Kong) and southeastern Asia. ... Species See text Bellis is a small genus of 15 species in the family Asteraceae. ... Binomial name Bellis perennis L. Bellis perennis is a common European species of daisy, often considered the archetypal species of that name, though many other related plants share the name; to distinguish it from other daisies, it is sometimes qualified as Common Daisy, or occasionally English daisy. ... Species About 450-500; see text Berberis is a genus of about 450-500 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1-5 m tall with thorny shoots, native to the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. ... Binomial name Berberis vulgaris L. Berberis vulgaris (European Barberry) is a shrub in the family Berberidaceae, native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia; it is also naturalised in northern Europe, including the British Isles and Scandinavia, and North America. ... There are other uses of the word Beta Species (not necessarily a complete list) Beta adanensis Beta atriplicifolia Beta lomatogona Beta nana Beta patellaris Beta patula Beta procumbens Beta trigyna Beta trojana Beta vulgaris Beta is a genus in the flowering plant family Amaranthaceae. ... Binomial name Beta vulgaris L. The beet is a plant with a rounded fleshy taproot. ... Species many species see text and classification Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. ... Binomial name Betula papyrifera Marsh. ... Species See text Bidens is a genus with about 200 species in the family Asteraceae. ... Three-lobe Beggarticks Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae ... Species Bombax buonopozense Bombax ceiba And six other species Silk cotton trees comprise eight species in the genus Bombax, native to tropical southern Asia, northern Australia and tropical Africa. ... Species Borago officinalis - Common Borage Borago pygmaea - Creeping Borage Borago, common name borage, is a genus of two species of herbs with large, hairy leaves that taste mildly of cucumber, and star-shaped purple-blue flowers which are prized for their flavour. ... Binomial name Borago officinalis L. Borage (Borago officinalis), also known as starflower, is an annual herb native to central and eastern Europe. ... Species See text. ... Species See text Brassica is a genus of plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). ... Binomial name Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. ... Binomial name Brassica napobrassica The rutabaga or swede or (yellow) turnip (Brassica napobrassica, or Brassica napus var. ... Binomial name Brassica napus L. Rapeseed Brassica napus, also known as Rape, Oilseed Rape, Rapa, Rapaseed and (one particular cultivar) Canola, is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae. ... Binomial name Brassica nigra L. Black mustard (Brassica nigra) is an annual weedy plant cultivated for its seeds, which are commonly used as a spice. ... Binomial name Brassica oleracea L. See also cabbage Brassica oleracea or Wild Cabbage, is a species of Brassica native to coastal southern and western Europe, where its resistance to salt and lime but intolerance of competition from other plants typically restricts its natural occurrence to limestone sea cliffs. ... Binomial name Brassica rapa L. Brassica rapa (also commonly known as the Wisconsin Fast Plant) is a plant species widely distributed through temperate climates as a weed, and widely cultivated as a leaf vegetable, a root vegetable, and an oilseed. ... Bromelia is a genus of tropical American plants characterized by flowers with a deeply cleft calyx, of the family Bromeliaceae, named after the Swedish botanist Olaf Bromelius (died 1705). ... Species Broussonetia kaempferi Broussonetia kazinoki Broussonetia kurzii Broussonetia papyrifera Broussonetia is a genus of four species of trees in the family Moraceae, native to eastern Asia. ... Bupleurm (Thorowax) is a medicinal root found natively in East Asia. ... Species See text. ... Species Cajanus acutifolius Cajanus albicans Cajanus aromaticus Cajanus cajan Cajanus cinereus Cajanus confertiflorus Cajanus crassicaulis Cajanus kerstingii Cajanus lanceolatus Cajanus lanuginosus Cajanus latisepalus Cajanus mareebensis Cajanus marmoratus Cajanus pubescens Cajanus reticulatus Cajanus scarabaeoides Cajanus viscidus Ref: ILDIS Version 6. ... Species (incomplete list) Cakile constricta Cakile edentula Cakile geniculata Cakile lanceolata Cakile maritima Cakile is a genus within the flowering plant family Brassicaceae. ... Species About 20, see text : also numerous garden hybrids and cultivars The marigolds, genus Calendula L., are a genus of about 20 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. ... Binomial name Calendula officinalis L. Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) is a plant in the Calendula genus. ... Species Callirhoe alcaeoides Callirhoe bushii Callirhoe digitata Callirhoe involucrata Callirhoe leiocarpa Callirhoe papaver Callirhoe pedata Callirhoe scabriuscula Callirhoe triangulata The poppy mallow is any species of the genus Callirhoe in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to the prairies and grasslands of North America. ... el de Calochortus del es un género de plantas con bulbo de el cual incluye cerca de 65 especies Colombia británico Guatemala y el este Nebraska. ... Caltha is a small genus of ten species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to temperate regions of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. ... Binomial name Caltha palustris L. The marsh marigold is a perennial herbaceous plant of wet places with large attractive yellow flowers borne in late spring. ... Species About 100–250 species, including: Camellia assimilis Camellia brevistyla Camellia caudata Camellia chekiangoleosa Camellia chrysantha– Golden Camellia Camellia connata Camellia crapnelliana Camellia cuspidata Camellia euryoides Camellia forrestii Camellia fraterna Camellia furfuracea Camellia granthamiana Camellia grijsii Camellia honkongensis Camellia irrawadiensis Camellia japonica– Japanese Camellia Camellia kissii Camellia lutchuensis Camellia miyagii... Binomial name Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze Camellia sinensis is one of the two major varieties or strains of the tea plant, the plant species whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea (The other being Camellia Assamica). ... Species See text Campanula is one of two genera of bell-flowers in the family Campanulaceae, the other being Campanulastrum. ... Binomial name Capparis spinosa Linnaeus, 1753 A Caper (Capparis spinosa) is a shrub from the Mediterranean region. ... Species See text The genus Capsella belongs to the Mustard family Brassicaceae. ... Binomial name Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. ... Species C. annuum (incl. ... Capsicum annuum is a popular species of the genus Capsicum commonly known as the Chile pepper. ... Capsicum frutescens is a species of chile peppers that includes the following cultivar and varieties: Naga Jolokia pepper African birdseye, or African devil Cayenne pepper Tabasco sauce uses the tabasco variety This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Species See text Bittercress, or Bitter-cress, are members of the large genus Cardamine from the mustard family (Brassicaceae). ... Hairy Bittercress, Cardamine hirsuta, is a winter annual plant native to Europe and Asia, but also present in North America as an invasive weed. ... Binomial name Lepidium draba L. subspecies Lepidium draba draba formerly Cardaria draba Lepidium draba chalepensis formerly Cardaria chalepensis Whitetop or hoary cress (Lepidium draba L. formerly Cardaria draba) is native to western Asia and eastern Europe and is an invasive species in North America, introduced by contanimated seeds in the... Species About 20-25 species, including: Carica candicans - Peruvian Papaya Carica cauliflora Carica cestriflora - Papaya de Terra Fria Carica chrysophylla Carica citriformis Carica microcarpa Carica monoica Carica papaya - Papaya Carica parviflora Carica peltata - Papaya de Mico Carica pentagona - Babaco Carica posopora Carica pubescens - Mountain Papaya Carica quercifolia - Oak-leaved Papaya... The papaya, also known as pawpaw, mamao, or tree melon, is the fruit of the tree Carica papaya. ... Species C. edulis and others There is about 30 species in this genus, having a disperse distibution worldwide. ... Species See text. ... Carum (Carum carvi) is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae. ... Binomial name Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum, synonym ) is an evergreen tree native to southern China and mainland southeast Asia west to Myanmar. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Species See text Ceanothus L., is a genus of about 50-60 species of shrubs or small trees in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. ... The Acropolis of Athens, seen from the hill of the Pnyx to the west The Acropolis of Athens, seen from the north, with the restored Stoa of Attalus in the foreground The south wall of the Acropolis of Athens, seen from the Theatre of Dionysus The Acropolis of Athens, seen... Species About 10-20 species, including: Ceiba aesculifolia Ceiba glaziovii Ceiba insignis Ceiba pentandra Ceiba speciosa Ceiba trichistandra Ceiba is the name of a genus of many species of large trees found in tropical areas, including Central and South America, The Bahamas,the Caribbean, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. ... Binomial name Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. ... Species Celosia argentea Celosia cristata Celosia nitida Celosia palmeri Celosia plumosa Celosia trigyna Celosia virgata Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants, similar in appearance and uses to the amaranths. ... Binomial name Celosia argentea ? Celosia argentea is commonly known as plumed cockscomb. ... Binomial name Celosia trigyna L Celosia trigyna, or woolflower, is an annual weed that was introduced to Florida from Africa. ... Species About 60-70 species including: Celtis australis - European Hackberry Celtis bungeana Bunges Hackberry Celtis caucasica - Caucasian Hackberry Celtis labilis - Hubei Hackberry Celtis koraiensis - Korean Hackberry Celtis jessoensis - Japanese Hackberry Celtis laevigata - Southern Hackberry Celtis occidentalis - Common hackberry Celtis reticulata - Netleaf hackberry Celtis sinensis - Chinese Hackberry Celtis tenuifolia - Georgia... Species Centranthus angustifolius (narrow-leaved valerian) Centranthus ruber (red valerian) Centranthus is a flowering plant genus comprising herbs and subshrubs native to Southern Europe. ... This article is about the desert plant, for the city in California see Palo Verde, California, and for the power plant in Arizona, see Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. ... Species See text. ... Species Cestrum is a tropical evergreen shrub from the West Indies. ... A garden plant, cestrum nocturnum is known as raat ki rani (queen of the night) in Pakistan and India. ... Binomial name Chamaerops humilis L. Chamaerops humilis, the European Fan Palm, is the sole species in the genus Chamaerops in the palm family Arecaceae. ... Binomial name Chamaerops humilis L. Chamaerops humilis, the European Fan Palm, is the sole species in the genus Chamaerops in the palm family Arecaceae. ... Species See text Chenopodium is a genus of about 150 species of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae, known generically as the Goosefoots. ... Binomial name Chenopodium album L. Fat Hen (Chenopodium album), also called white goosefoot, lambs quarters, lambsquarters, or pigweed, is a fast-growing, upright, weedy annual species of goosefoot, very common in temperate regions, growing almost everywhere in soils rich in nitrogen, especially on wasteland. ... Binomial name Chenopodium ambrosioides L. Epazote, Wormseed, Jesuits Tea, Mexican Tea, or Herba Sancti Mariæ (Chenopodium ambrosioides) is a herb native to Central America, South America, and southern Mexico. ... Binomial name Chenopodium bonus-henricus L. Good King Henry, also called mercury, lincolnshire spinach or poor mans asparagus is a species of goosefoot native to much of central and southern Europe. ... Binomial name Chenopodium quinoa Willd. ... Species Chlorogalums angustifolium Chlorogalum grandiflorum Chlorogalum parviflorum Chlorogalum pomeridianum Chlorogalum purpureum The Soap Plants, Soaproots or Amoles are the genus Chlorogalum of flowering plants. ... Species Chrysanthemum aphrodite Chrysanthemum arcticum Chrysanthemum argyrophyllum Chrysanthemum arisanense Chrysanthemum boreale Chrysanthemum chalchingolicum Chrysanthemum chanetii Chrysanthemum coronarium Chrysanthemum crassum Chrysanthemum glabriusculum Chrysanthemum hypargyrum Chrysanthemum indicum Chrysanthemum japonense Chrysanthemum japonicum Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium Chrysanthemum mawii Chrysanthemum maximowiczii Chrysanthemum mongolicum Chrysanthemum morii Chrysanthemum okiense Chrysanthemum oreastrum Chrysanthemum ornatum Chrysanthemum pacificum Chrysanthemum potentilloides Chrysanthemum... Chrysanthemum segetum Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae | Flowers ... Species See text. ... Species Cicer acanthophyllum Cicer anatolicum Cicer arietinum-chickpea Cicer atlanticum Cicer bijugum Cicer canariense Cicer chorassanicum Cicer cuneatum Cicer echinospermum Cicer fedtschenkoi Cicer flexuosum Cicer graecum Cicer incisum Cicer judaicum Cicer kermanense Cicer macracanthum Cicer microphyllum Cicer mogolatvicum Cicer montbretii Cicer multijugum Cicer oxyodon Cicer pinnatifidum Cicer pungens Cicer rechingeri... Binomial name Cicer arietinum L. The chickpea, chick pea, garbanzo bean, ceci bean, bengal gram (Cicer arietinum), or chana is an edible pulse of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. ... Species C. endivia - cultivated endive - wild endive - common chicory Chicory is a flowering plant in genus Cichorium of the family Asteraceae. ... Belgian endive Endive (Cichorium endivia) is variation of the winter leaf vegetable chicory which can be cooked or used in salads, created by growing chicory (or certain similar breeds) until its foliage sprouts, then cutting off the leaves and placing the still-living stem and root in a dark place. ... Species C. endivia - cultivated endive - wild endive - common chicory Ref: ITIS 36762 Chicory is a flowering plant in genus Cichorium in family Asteraceae. ... Species Actaea alba - Dolls-eyes, White baneberry, White cohosh Actaea rubra - Red baneberry Actaea spicata - Herb christopher, Eurasian baneberry Actaea x ludovici - Actea Actaea (the bugbanes) are a genus of plants belonging to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. ... Species See text Thistles are perennial flowering plants of the genus Cirsium. ... Binomial name Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. ... Cirsium oleraceum Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae ... Cirsium palustre Categories: Stub ... Species Cissus antarctica - kangaroo treebine Cissus hypoglauca Cissus quadrangularis - veld grape Cissus rhombifolia - grape Ivy Cissus striata Cissus trifoliata - sorrelvine Cissus tuberosa Cissus is a genus of plant in the grape family (Vitaceae). ... Species Citrullus colocynthis Citrullus ecirrhosus Citrullus lanatus Citrullus naudinianus Citrullus is a small genus of desert vines, among which Citrullus lanatus (the watermelon) is an important crop. ... Binomial name Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. ... Species & major hybrids Species Citrus maxima- Pomelo Citrus medica- Citron Citrus reticulata- Mandarin & Tangerine Major hybrids Citrus × sinensis- Sweet Orange Citrus × aurantium- Bitter Orange Citrus × paradisi- Grapefruit Citrus × limon- Lemon Citrus × latifolia- Persian lime Citrus × aurantifolia- Key lime See also main text for other hybrids Citrus is a common term... Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia), also called the Mexican lime or bartenders lime, is a small lime used in making margaritas and key lime pie, a specialty of American cuisine in Florida. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Claytonia virginica L. Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty or fairy-spuds) is a flowering plant in the family Portulacaceae, native to eastern North America. ... Species See text. ... Species C. alleghaniensis C. andrewsiana C. borealis C. udensis C. umbellulata C. uniflora The genus Clintonia contains the bead lilies, which flower and then fruit into berry-like structures. ... Clitoria is a flowering plant that is insect pollinated. ... Binomial name Cnidoscolus stimulosus Spurge nettle (Cnidolscolus stimulosus), also known as Tread-softly, is a perennial herb covered with stinging hairs that is native to southeastern North America. ... Species (Ethiopian scarlet gourd) C. grandis (ivy gourd or tindora) The Scarlet gourds comprise the small genus Coccinia, best known for the cultivated crop C. grandis, the Ivy gourd or Tindora. ... Binomial name Coccinia grandis (L.) J. Voigt Coccinia grandis, also called tindora, parval, kowai, kovai, tindla, gentlemans toes (compare ladys fingers), thainli or ivy gourd, is a tropical vine grown for its small edible fruits. ... Species About 25 species, see text Scurvy-grass (Cochlearia species; a. ... Binomial name Cocos nucifera L. The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera), is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family). ... Species See treat Kola nut (Cola) is a genus of about 125 species of trees native to the tropical rainforests of Africa, classified in the family Malvaceae, subfamily Sterculioideae (or treated in the separate family Sterculiaceae). ... Species About 60 species, including: Solenostemon scutellarioides Solenostemon shirensis Coleus (Solenostemon) is a genus of perennial plants, native to tropical Africa and Asia. ... Species See text Colocasia is a flowering plant genus with one cotyledon found in tropical Asia. ... -1... Species About 250 species, including: Combretum apiculatum Combretum bracteosum Combretum celastroides Combretum coccineum Combretum comosum Combretum decandrum Combretum erythrophyllum Combretum flagrocarpum Combretum fruticosum Combretum grandiflorum Combretum imberbe Combretum latifolium Combretum micranthum Combretum microphyllum Combretum paniculatum Combretum quadrangulare Combretum racemosum Combretum is the type genus of the family Combretaceae. ... Species Commelina Communis - Asiatic Dayflower Commelina Diffusa - Spreading Dayflower Commelina Erecta - Erect Dayflower Commelina is a genus of monocot, generally called dayflowers due to the short lives of their flowers. ... Binomial name Convallaria majalis L. Convallaria majalis, commonly known as the Lily of the Valley, is the sole member of the genus Convallaria in the flowering plant family Ruscaceae. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist Conyza canadensis is a species of Conyza, native throughout most of North America and Central America. ... Species See text Coptis (Gold Thread or Goldenthread) is a genus of between 10-15 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Asia and North America. ... Species About 40-100 species, including: Corchorus aestuans Corchorus capsularis Corchorus carnarvonensis Corchorus cunninghamii Corchorus junodi Corchorus olitorius Corchorus sidoides Corchorus tridens Corchorus walcottii Corchorus is a genus of about 40-100 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Species Cordia abyssinica Cordia africana Cordia alliodora Cordia boisseri Cordia buddeloides Cordia collococca Cordia crenata Cordia croatii Cordia cymosa Cordia dentata Cordia dichotoma(?) Cordia eleagnoides Cordia gerascanthus Cordia globosa Cordia guanacastensis Cordia linnaei Cordia lutea Cordia martinicensis Cordia millenii Cordia nesophila Cordia nodosa Cordia obliqua(?) Cordia panamensis Cordia parvifolia Cordia... Cordyline is a genus of woody plants in the family Agavaceae. ... Binomial name Cordyline australis (Forst. ... Binomial name Coriandrum sativum Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American and Southeast Asian cooking. ... Binomial name Coriandrum sativum L. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Cornus florida L. The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida or Benthamidia florida) is a showy small tree native to eastern and southeastern North America. ... Species Eight species, including: Corypha elata Corypha gebang Corypha taliera Corypha umbraculifera Corypha utan Corypha (Gebang Palm, Buri Palm or Talipot Palm) is a genus of eight species of large leaved palms (family Arecaceae), native to India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and northern Australia. ... Species Cosmos atrosanguineus Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos sulphureus et al Cosmos is a genus of about twenty species of annual and perennial plants of the Asteraceae family, including the garden flowers Cosmos bipinnatus (also known as Mexican Aster),Cosmos atrosanguineus (Chocolate Cosmos) and Cosmos sulphureus (Yellow Cosmos). They are native to... Crambe is a genus of Brassicaceae which includes among its species, seakale (Crambe maritima), grown as a vegetable, and Crambe abyssinica, which is grown for an oil from the seeds that has similar characteristics to whale oil. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Crataegus monogyna Jacq. ... For other uses of the name samphire, see Samphire Binomial name Crithmum maritimum L. Samphire, or rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum), the sole species of the genus Crithmum, is an edible wild plant found in coastal regions of mainland Britain. ... Species See text Crotalaria is a genus of herbaceous plants and woody shrubs in the Family Fabaceae (Subfamily Faboideae) commonly know as rattlepods. ... Binomial nomenclature Cucumis sativus Ref: ITIS 22364 The cucumber is the edible fruit of the cucumber plant Cucumis sativus, which belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, as do melons and squash. ... Binomial name Cucumis anguria L. Cucumis anguria, also called the West Indian gherkin, burr cucumber, or cohombro, is a vine grown for its fruit used as a vegetable, similar and related to the cucumber. ... Binomial name Cucumis melo L. The melon is the fruit and plant of a typically vine-like (climber and trailer) herb that was first cultivated more than 4000 years ago (~ 2000 BC) in Persia and Africa. ... Binomial nomenclature Cucumis sativus Ref: ITIS 22364 The cucumber is the edible fruit of the cucumber plant Cucumis sativus, which belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, as do melons and squash. ... Species - fingerleaf gourd - figleaf gourd, chilacayote - wild gourd, wild pumpkin - winter squash, pumpkin - pumpkin - crookneck squash - vegetable marrow, field pumpkin References: ITIS 22365 2002-11-06 Cucurbita is a genus in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. ... Butternut squash is an edible type of winter squash with a vase-like shape. ... Species - hubbard squash, buttercup squash - cushaw squash - butternut squash - most pumpkins, acorn squash, summer squash References: ITIS 22365 2002-11-06 Hortus Third Squashes are four species of the genus Cucurbita, also called pumpkins and marrows depending on variety or the nationality of the speaker. ... Species About 55, see text Cymbopogon (lemon grass, lemongrass, citronella grass or fever grass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World. ... Species Cynara alba Cynara algarbiensis Cynara auranitica Cynara baetica Cynara cardunculus Cynara cornigera Cynara cyrenaica Cynara humilis Cynara hystrix Cynara scolymus Cynara syriaca Note that this list may include some synonyms Cynara is a genus of about 10 species of thistle-like perennials in the family Asteraceae, originally from the... Species See text There are many species in the plant genus Cynoglossum. ... Species About 600 species; see text Cyperus is a large genus of about 600 species of sedges, distributed throughout all continents in both tropical and temperate regions. ... Binomial name Cyperus esculentus L. Cyperus esculentus (Chufa Sedge, Yellow Nutsedge, Tigernut Sedge, Earthalmond) is a species of sedge native to warm temperate to subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. ... Species Dasylirion wheeleri and others. ... Binomial name Daucus carota A carrot (Daucus Carota) is a root vegetable, typically orange or white in color with a woody texture. ... Binomial name Daucus carota A carrot (Daucus Carota) is a root vegetable, typically orange or white in color with a woody texture. ... Species About 300 species; see text Dianthus is a [genus]] of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species extending south to north Africa, and one species () in arctic North America. ... For the Levantine god of the untamed sea, see Yaw. ... Diplotaxis is the genus of plants commonly known as Rocket or Arugula. ... Species See text. ... Dracocephalum is a genus of plant. ... Species see text Dudleya is a fleshy, glabrous perennial. ... Species Durio dulcis Durio graveolens Durio kutejensis Durio oxlevanus Durio zibethinus Durian (Durio) is a genus of 25-30 species of tropical trees native to southeast Asia. ... Species There are currently 30 recognised species (see text) The durian (IPA: ) is the fruit of trees belonging to the genus Durio. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Echinochloa crus-galli Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard grass) is a species of Echinochloa. ... Binomial name Phyllanthus emblica Gaertn. ... Species See text Epilobium is a genus of about 160-200 species of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of both hemispheres. ... Species Eryngium agavifolium Eryngium alpinum Eryngium bourgatii Eryngium bromelifolium Eryngium giganteum Eryngium maritimum et al Sea holly or eryngo is a genus Eryngium of about 230 species of annuals and perennials with hairless and usually spiny leaves, and dome-shaped umbels of flowers resembling those of thistles. ... Binomial name Eryngium foetidum L. Eryngium foetidum (also known as Bhandhanya, Chandon benit, Culantro, Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Spiritweed, Ngo gai, and Saw-leaf herb), is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae. ... For the ancient Greek city Hesperides see Benghazi. ... Species Over 100, see text Erythrina is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering trees in the Family Fabaceae and distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. ... Erythronium is a genus of cormous perennials, usually spring-flowering. ... Species 20 species Euclea is a genus of flowering plants, belonging to family Ebenaceae, the ebony family. ... Species Euonymus alatus - Winged Spindle Euonymus americanus - Strawberry-bush Spindle Euonymus atropurpureus - Eastern Burning-bush Euonymus europaeus - European Spindle Euonymus fortunei - Fortunes Spindle Euonymus japonicus - Japanese Spindle Euonymus obovatus - Euonymus occidentalis - Western Burning-bush The spindles, genus Euonymus, comprise about 170-180 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and... The Muse Euterpe or Eutere (rejoicing well or delight), in Greek mythology, was one of the Muses, the daughters of Mnemosyne, fathered by Zeus. ... Binomial name Euterpe oleraceae Euterpe oleracea is a species of palm, sometimes known as the Açaí Palm. ... Species Fagopyrum esculentum Fagopyrum tataricum The genus Fagopyrum in the flowering plant family Polygonaceae includes two important crop plants, the Buckwheat or Japanese Buckwheat Fagopyrum esculentum, and the Tartary Buckwheat Fagopyrum tataricum. ... Species Fagus crenata - Japanese Beech Fagus engleriana - Chinese Beech Fagus grandifolia - American Beech Fagus hayatae - Taiwan Beech Fagus japonica - Japanese Blue Beech Fagus longipetiolata - South Chinese Beech Fagus lucida - Shining Beech Fagus mexicana - Mexican Beech or Haya Fagus orientalis - Oriental Beech Fagus sylvatica - European Beech Beech (Fagus) is a genus... Binomial name Fagus grandifolia Ehrenb. ... Binomial name Fagus sylvatica L. The European Beech or Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a deciduous tree belonging to the family Fagaceae. ... Feronia has several meanings. ... Species See text Ferula is the Ferula or Giant fennel genus of plants of the Apiaceae family, including: - Asafoetida - Giant fennel - Galbanum - Musk root - Ferula Categories: Apiaceae ... Species About 800, including: Ficus altissima Ficus americana Ficus aurea Ficus benghalensis- Indian Banyan Ficus benjamina- Weeping Fig Ficus broadwayi Ficus carica- Common Fig Ficus citrifolia Ficus coronata Ficus drupacea Ficus elastica Ficus godeffroyi Ficus grenadensis Ficus hartii Ficus lyrata Ficus macbrideii Ficus macrophylla- Moreton Bay Fig Ficus microcarpa- Chinese... Binomial name Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim. ... Binomial name Foeniculum vulgare P. Mill. ... Binomial name Foeniculum vulgare Mill. ... Fragaria is a genus of the Rosaceae family, which includes the garden strawberry (Fragaria ananassa), Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), beach strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis), Hautbois strawberry (Fragaria moschata), and wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca). ... Binomial name Fragaria iinumae Makino Fragaria iinumae is a species of strawberry native to Japan and Russia. ... Binomial name Fragaria vesca Coville The Woodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) occurs naturally throughout the Northern Hemisphere. ... This article is about the botanical meaning. ... Binomial name Galega officinalis Galega officinalis (also known as Goats rue, French lilac, Italian fitch or Professor-weed) is a plant from the Galega genus of the Faboideae. ... Binomial name Galega officinalis L. Galega officinalis (also known as Goats Rue, French Lilac, Italian Fitch or Professor-weed) is a plant from the Galega genus of the Faboideae. ... Species About 400 species; see text Galium is a large genus of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the family Rubiaceae, with about 400 species occurring in the temperate zones of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. ... Binomial name Galium aparine L. Galium aparine is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Rubiaceae. ... Species About 170 species, including: Gaultheria adenothrix Gaultheria antarctica Gaultheria antipoda Gaultheria caudata Gaultheria codonantha Gaultheria cumingiana Gaultheria cuneata Gaultheria depressa Gaultheria eriophylla Gaultheria forrestii Gaultheria fragrantissima Gaultheria hirtiflora Gaultheria hispida Gaultheria hispidula Gaultheria hookeri Gaultheria humifusa Gaultheria insana Gaultheria itoana Gaultheria lanceolata Gaultheria macrostigma Gaultheria miqueliana Gaultheria mucronata Gaultheria... Binomial name Gaultheria procumbens L. Eastern Teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens), also known as Checkerberry, Boxberry and American Wintergreen, is a small shrub native to northeastern North America. ... Species See list The cranesbills make up the genus Geranium of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, but mostly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Glechoma hederacea L. Glechoma hederacea (Ground-ivy) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe and southwestern Asia. ... Species See text Glycine Willd. ... Binomial name Glycine max Soybeans (US) or soya beans (UK) (Glycine max) are a high-protein legume (Family Fabaceae) grown as food for both humans and livestock. ... Species see text Gnetum is a genus of about 30-35 species of gymnosperms. ... Species See text The cotton plant is a tropical and subtropical shrub of the Genus Gossypium (Family Malvaceae). ... Binomial name Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb. ... Species 250-300, see text The Heliotropes (Heliotropium) is a genus of plants in the family Boraginaceae with 250 to 300 species. ... Species , etc The daylily is any of about 15 species of flowering plants in the genus Hemerocallis. ... Species See text (about 60) Heracleum, the hogweeds, is a genus of about 60 species (depending on taxonomic interpretation) of biennial and perennial herbs in the Apiaceae (carrot family). ... Binomial name Hesperis matronalis Linnaeus Dames Rocket, also known as Dames Violet, Sweet Rocket and Mother-of-the-evening (Hesperis matronalis) is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the mustard family, Brassicaceae. ... Binomial name Hesperis matronalis L. Dames Rocket, also known as Dames Violet, Dames-wort, Sweet Rocket, and Mother-of-the-evening (Hesperis matronalis) is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the mustard family, Brassicaceae. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Hibiscus acetosella Welw. ... Binomial name Hibiscus cannabinus L. Kenaf is the name of a hibiscus plant Hibiscus cannabinus and also the term for the fiber obtained from this plant. ... Binomial name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Ref: ITIS 21611 The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.; Family Malvaceae) is an evergreen shrub native to east Asia, also known as China rose and Shoe flower. ... Binomial name Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Bissap (Hibiscus sabdariffa; called Sorrel in the Caribbean) is a species of hibiscus native to the Old World tropics. ... Binomial name H. syriacus L. Hibiscus syriacus, the common garden Hibiscus, is also confusingly called Rose of Sharon in some areas, a name originally applied to other plants. ... Binomial name Hibiscus tiliaceus Hau in Hawaiian refers to a large shrub or tree (Hibiscus tiliaceus ) of the family Malvaceae that grows in generally wet areas and originally was brought to Hawaii by the early settlers from elsewhere in Polynesia. ... Genera See text. ... Binomial name Houttuynia cordata Thunb. ... (Hops redirects here. ... (Hops redirects here. ... Species See text Hydrangea (common name also Hydrangea; pronounced haidréindÊ’iÉ™) is a genus of about 70-75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia (from Japan to China, the Himalaya and Indonesia) and North and South America. ... Binomial name Hydrangea anomala A Climbing Hydrangea is a hydrangea native to the woodlands of Japan and coastal China. ... Species Hyphaene compressa Hyphaene coriacea Hyphaene dichotoma Hyphaene guineensis Hyphaene indica Hyphaene petersiana Hyphaene thebaica Hyphaene is a genus of palms that includes the doum palm among others. ... A doum palm (Hyphaene thebaica) is a type of palm tree, also called gingerbread tree, with edible oval fruit, originally native to the Nile valley. ... Species Impatiens balsamina - Rose balsam Impatiens capensis - Spotted jewelweed Impatiens glandulifera - Himalayan Balsam Impatiens malabarica Impatiens niamniamensis Impatiens nolitangere - Touch-me-not balsam Impatiens pallida - Pale jewelweed Impatiens parviflora - Small balsam Impatiens repens Impatiens walleriana - Busy Lizzie Impatiens is a genus of about 800-900 species of flowering plants in... Categories: Faboideae | Plant stubs ... Inula is a genus of flowers in the Asteraceae family. ... Binomial name Verbascum thapsus Elecampane, also called Horse-heal (Inula Helenium), is a perennial composite plant common in many parts of Great Britain, and ranges throughout central and Southern Europe, and in Asia as far eastwards as the Himalayas. ... Species I. alba- Moonflower I. aquatica- Water spinach I. batatas- Sweet potato I. purpurea I. violacea - Beach morning glory The Genus Ipomoea, with over 500 species, is the largest genus in the Family Convolvulaceae. ... Binomial name Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. ... Binomial name Ipomoea batatas Linnaeus The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a crop plant whose large, starchy, sweet-tasting tuberous roots are an important root vegetable. ... This article is about the walnut tree. ... Binomial name Lablab purpureus L. Sweet Hyacinth bean or Lablab (Lablab purpureus) is a cultivated species from the family Fabaceae. ... Genera See text Lactuca, commonly known as lettuce, is a genus of flowering plants in the Sunflower family Asteraceae. ... Binomial name Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce is a temperate annual or biannual plant most often grown as a leaf vegetable. ... Binomial name Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola) is an annual or biennial plant commonly considered as a weed that is common of orchards, roadsides and crops. ... Species Lagenaria breviflora Lagenaria abyssinica Lagenaria siceraria Lagenaria rufa Lagenaria sphaerica Lagenaria guineensis Lagenaria is a genus of flowering plants from the family Cucurbitaceae. ... Binomial name Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. ... Species About 50 species; see text Lamium (deadnettle) is a genus of about 40-50 species of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, of which family it is the type genus. ... Lamium album is a perennial which grows up to 50cm in height, with a richly-branched, slender rhizome and erect, unbranched, hairy stems which are often violet and swollen at the base. ... Binomial name Lamium amplexicaule L. Lamium amplexicaule (Henbit Deadnettle) is a species of Lamium native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. ... The purple dead nettle (Latin name: lamium purpureum) is a plant, a few inches tall, whose leaves shade from green at its bottom to purplish at its top, with bright purple flowers. ... Species Lantana is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants, native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Lathyrus sativus Lathyrus sativus, is a legume (family Fabaceae) commonly grown for human consumption and livestock feed in Asia and Africa. ... Species Lemna gibba : Gibbous Duckweed Lemna minuta Lemna minor : Common Duckweed Lemna trisulca : Ivy Duckweed Lemna is genus of free-floating aquatic plants from the family Araceae, often referred to as the duckweeds. ... Lepidium, commonly known as the peppergrasses or pepperworts, is a genus of plants in the mustard family Brassicaceae. ... Binomial name Lepidium campestre L. Lepidium campestre, or Field pepperweed is an annual plant in the Brassicaceae or mustard family, native to Europe, but commonly found in North America as an invasive weed. ... Binomial name Lepidium latifolium L. Pepperwort (Lepidium latifolium L.), is a perennial plant. ... Binomial name Lepidium meyenii Walp Lepidium meyenii or maca is an herbaceous biennial plant or annual plant (some sources say a perennial plant) native to the high Andes of Peru. ... Binomial name Lepidium sativum L. Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing, edible plant botanically related to watercress and mustard and sharing their peppery, tangy flavor and aroma. ... Binomial name Lepidium virginicum L. Lepidium virginicum, or Virginia pepperweed is an annual or biennial weed in the Brassicaceae or mustard family. ... in addition, it is an invasive plant species, which is killing the other prairie plants in areas such as GReat Falls in Maryland Species Lespedeza angustifolia Lespedeza bicolor Lespedeza buergeri Lespedeza capitata Lespedeza chinensis Lespedeza cyrtobotrya Lespedeza cyrtobuergeri Lespedeza davidii Lespedeza davurica Lespedeza hirta Lespedeza homoloba Lespedeza intermedia Lespedeza intermixta... Species See text. ... Species see text Leucanthemum is a genus of about 70 flowering plants from the sunflower family (Asteraceae). ... Binomial name Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. ... Species See text The plants of the genus Lilium are the true lily plants, comprising a genus of about 100 species in the lily family, Liliaceae. ... Binomial name Lilium longiflorum Thunb. ... Binomial name Limnophila aromatica (Lam. ... species See text Lindera is a genus of about 80-100 species of flowering plants in the family Lauraceae, mostly native to eastern Asia but with three species in eastern North America. ... Species 200-400, including: Litsea is a genus of evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs belonging to the Laurel family, Lauraceae. ... Species See text The genus Livistona is a genus of 28 species of palms (family Arecaceae), native to southern Asia and Australasia. ... Species Lodoicea maldivica Ref. ... Regnum: Plantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Classis: Magnoliopsida Ordo: Apiales Familia: Apiaceae Genus: Lomatium External links UVSC Herbarium - Lomatium ... For an article on the New Zealand honeysuckle tree see Rewarewa. ... Binomial name Lonicera japonica Thunb. ... Species (Angled luffa, Ridged Luffa) (Smooth luffa, Egyptian luffa) (Sponge cucumber) and others A luffa sponge whose coarse texture helps with skin polishing. ... Species About 100, including: Lycium afrum Lycium barbarum - wolfberry Lycium carolinianum Lycium chilense Lycium depressum Lycium europaeum Lycium ferocissimum Lycium pallidum Lycium ruthenicum Lycium tetrandrum Boxthorn (Lycium) is a genus of about 100 species of plants in the Solanaceae, native throughout most of the tropical and warm temperate zones of... Species includes: Lysimachia nemorum(yellow pimpernel) Lysimachia nummularia(creeping Jenny) Lysimachia vulgaris(yellow loosestrife) Lysimachia is a genus of flowering plants. ... Species See text. ... Species About 70 species Mahonia is a genus of about 70 species of evergreen shrubs in the family Berberidaceae, native to eastern Asia, the Himalayas, North America and Central America. ... Binomial name Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. ... Species Malva is a genus of about 25 species of herbaceous plants in the family Malvaceae (named after it), one of several closely related genera in the family to bear the common English name mallow. ... This article is about the fruit. ... Species About 35 species, including: Mangifera altissima Mangifera applanata Mangifera caesia Mangifera camptosperma Mangifera casturi Mangifera decandra Mangifera foetida Mangifera gedebe Mangifera griffithii Mangifera indica Mangifera kemanga Mangifera laurina Mangifera longipes Mangifera macrocarpa Mangifera mekongensis Mangifera odorata Mangifera pajang Mangifera pentandra Mangifera persiciformis Mangifera quadrifida Mangifera siamensis Mangifera similis Mangifera... Species Manihot brasiliensis Manihot esculenta - cassava, manioc Manihot glaziovi Manihot grahamii et al. ... Species About 70-90 species including: Manilkara bahamensis Manilkara bidentata Manilkara chicle Manilkara hexandra Manilkara kauki Manilkara littoralis Manilkara zapote Manilkara is a genus of trees native throughout the tropics, with a concentration of species in the New World. ... Binomial name Manilkara zapota (L.) P. Royen Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to the New World tropics. ... Binomial nomenclature Marrubium vulgare L. Horehound bug, a common pest of horehound Horehound (Marrubium vulgare, Lamiaceae) is a greyish-leaved herb, somewhat resembling mint in appearance; traditionally used in the manufacture of cough remedies. ... Binomial name Marrubium vulgare L. Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound or Common Horehound) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. ... Species Medicago arabica Medicago heldreichii Medicago hybrida Medicago laciniata Medicago littoralis Medicago lupulina Medicago minima Medicago monantha Medicago monspeliaca Medicago orbicularis Medicago polymorpha Medicago praecox Medicago rigidula Medicago rugosa Medicago ruthenica Medicago sativa Medicago scutellata Medicago secundiflora Medicago truncatula Medicago turbinata Ref: ITIS 183622 as of 2002-07-31 Alfalfa... Binomial name Medicago sativa Medicago sativa is a forage legume. ... Species See text Clover (Trifolium) is a genus of about 300 species of plants in the pea family Fabaceae. ... This article is about the herb. ... Binomial name Mentha arvensis L. Mentha arvensis is a species of mint native to most of Europe and Asia. ... Mertensia is a genus of plants belonging to the family Boraginaceae. ... Species See text. ... Detailed information on Ironwood Family: Hamamelidaceae Genus: Parrotia (par-ROT-ee-uh) Species: persica (PER-see-kuh) Cultivar: Pendula Category: Trees Height: 8-10 ft. ... Species See text. ... Mimulus guttatus is a yellow bee-pollinated wildflower that grows along the banks of streams and seeps in Western North America. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa (The four oclock flower or marvel of Peru) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis. ... Momordica is a genus of annual or perennial climbing herbs belonging to the order Cucurbitaceae, natives of the tropics, especially Africa, and known in cultivation chiefly as hothouse plants. ... Species About 16 species, including: Monarda citriodora Monarda clinopodia Monarda didyma Monarda fistulosa Monarda menthifolia Monarda pectinata Monarda punctata Monarda (Bee Balm, Horsemint or Bergamot) is a genus of about 16 species of annual or perennial plants in the Lamiaceae, native to North America. ... Binomial name Monarda didyma L. Monarda didyma (Bergamot, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea, or Crimson Beebalm) is an aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to eastern North America from Maine west to Ohio and south to northern Georgia. ... Species See text The genus Morinda comprises approximatively 80 species, distributed in all tropical regions of the world. ... Binomial name Morinda citrifolia Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as great morinda, Indian mulberry, noni (from the Hawaiian language) or aal (in Hindi), is a vine-like tree of the Rubiaceae family. ... Species Moringa arborea Moringa borziana Moringa concanensis Moringa drouhardii Moringa hilldebrandtii Moringa longituba Moringa oleifera Moringa ovalifolia Moringa peregrina Moringa pygmaea Moringa rivae Moringa ruspoliana Moringa stenopetala Moringa is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. ... Moringa oleifera, commonly referred to simply as Moringa, is the most widely cultivated variety of the genus Moringa. ... Species Morus alba - White Mulberry Morus australis - Chinese Mulberry Morus indica - Indian Mulberry Morus microphylla - Texas Mulberry Morus nigra - Black Mulberry Morus rubra - Red Mulberry Morus serrata - Himalayan Mulberry For other meanings, see Mulberry (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Morus alba L. The White Mulberry, scientific name Morus alba, is a short-lived, fast-growing, small to medium sized tree to 15-20 m tall, native to eastern Asia. ... Binomial name Morus rubra L. The Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a species of Mulberry, native to eastern North America, from southernmost Ontario and Vermont south to Florida and west to southeast South Dakota and central Texas. ... Species Mucuna argyrophylla Mucuna birdwoodiana Mucuna coriacea Mucuna diabolica Mucuna elliptica Mucuna fawcettii Mucuna ferox Mucuna flagellipes Mucuna gigantea Mucuna glabrialata Mucuna holtonii Mucuna huberi Mucuna killipiana Mucuna macrocarpa Mucuna mapirensis Mucuna melanocarpa Mucuna membranacea Mucuna mollis Mucuna mutisiana Mucuna novo-guineensis Mucuna pacifica Mucuna pallida Mucuna platyphylla Mucuna poggei... Binomial name Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. Mucuna pruriens (syn. ... Species See text Myriophyllum (water milfoil) is a genus of about 45 species of freshwater aquatic plants, with a cosmopolitan distribution. ... Binomial name Myrrhis odorata (L.) Scop. ... Species Nasturtium nasturtium-aquaticum L. Nasturtium microphyllum Boenn ex Rchb. ... Species Nelumbo lutea (American Lotus) Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Nelumbo is a genus of water flowers commonly known as lotus (Hindi: कमल) and the only genus in the family Nelumbonaceae. ... Binomial name Nelumbo lutea Willd. ... Binomial name Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. ... Species See text. ... Species N. alata N. bigelovil N. debneyi N. excelsior N. exigua N. glauca N. glutinosa N. kawakamii N. knightiana N. longiflora N. sylvestris N. tabacum Ref: ITIS 30562 as of 2002-08-28 Tobacco () is a broad-leafed plant of the nightshade family, indigenous to North and South America, whose... Species N. glauca N. longiflora N. rustica N. sylvestris N. tabacum Ref: ITIS 30562 as of August 26, 2005 Tobacco (, L.) refers to a genus of broad-leafed plants of the nightshade family indigenous to North and South America, or to the dried and cured leaves of such plants. ... Species About 50 species, including: Nymphaea alba- European White Water-lily Nymphaea amazonium Nymphaea ampla Nymphaea blanda Nymphaea caerulea- Egyptian Blue Water-lily Nymphaea calliantha Nymphaea candida Nymphaea capensis- Cape Blue Water-lily Nymphaea citrina Nymphaea colorata Nymphaea elegans Nymphaea fennica Nymphaea flavovirens Nymphaea gardneriana Nymphaea gigantea- Australian Water-lily... Species approximately 50, including: Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel. ... Species About 35 species, including: Ocimum americanum Ocimum basilicum Ocimum campechianum Ocimum gratissimum Ocimum kilimandscharicum Ocimum tenuiflorum Ocimum is a genus of about 35 species of aromatic annual and perrenial herbs and shrubs in the family Lamiaceae, native to the tropical and warm temperate regions of the Old World. ... Binomial name Ocimum basilicum L. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) of the Family Lamiaceae is also known as Albahaca, St. ... Binomial name Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Synonyms Ocimum sanctum L. The Tulsi (also known as Tulasi) plant or Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is an important symbol in many Hindu religious traditions. ... Oenanthe is the name of two genera: the wheatear genus of birds the water dropwort genus of plants This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Species About 125, including: Oenothera acaulis Oenothera albicaulis Oenothera argillicola Oenothera biennis Oenothera brachycarpa Oenothera caespitosa Oenothera californica Oenothera coryi Oenothera deltoides Oenothera drummondii Oenothera elata Oenothera erythrosepala Oenothera flava Oenothera fruticosa Oenothera glazioviana Oenothera jamesii Oenothera kunthiana Oenothera laciniata Oenothera longissima Oenothera macrocarpa Oenothera nuttallii Oenothera pallida Oenothera perennis... Binomial name Oenothera biennis L. Oenothera biennis (Common evening primrose or Evening star), is a biennial flowering plant growing to 1. ... Binomial name Onoclea sensibilis L. The Sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis), also known as the Bead fern, is a course-textured, medium to large-sized perennial fern. ... Species About 20 species, including: Origanum acutidens Origanum amanum Origanum calcaratum Origanum dictamnus(Dittany of Crete; Hop Marjoram) Origanum laevigatum Origanum leptocladum Origanum libanoticum Origanum majorana((Sweet) Marjoram) Origanum (x)majoricum(Italian Oregano; Hardy Sweet Marjoram) Origanum microphyllum Origanum onites(Turkish Oregano; Rigani; Pot Marjoram) Origanum rotundifolium Origanum scabrum Origanum... Binomial name Origanum vulgare Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a spicy, Mediterranean, perennial herb, particularly common in Greek and Italian cuisines. ... Species Oryza barthii Oryza glaberrima Oryza latifolia Oryza longistaminata Oryza punctata Oryza rufipogon Oryza sativa References ITIS 41975 2002-09-22 This article is about the food grain, not the university or Condoleezza Rice; see also rice (disambiguation). ... Species Oryza barthii Oryza glaberrima Oryza latifolia Oryza longistaminata Oryza punctata Oryza rufipogon Oryza sativa References ITIS 41975 2002-09-22 This article is about the food grain, not the university or Condoleezza Rice; see also rice (disambiguation). ... Binomial name See text Species See text. ... Oxalis stricta, the Common Yellow Woodsorrel, is an annual plant native to North America. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Zucc. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Papaver rhoeas L. The Corn Poppy is the wild poppy of agricultural cultivation—Papaver rhoeas. ... The Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum, is the type of poppy from which opium and all refined opiates such as heroin are extracted, as well as an important food item. ... Species Passiflora amalocarpa Passiflora amethystina Passiflora aurantia Passiflora caerulea Passiflora capsularis Passiflora edulis Passiflora foetida Passiflora helleri Passiflora holosericea Passiflora incarnata Passiflora karwinskii Passiflora mucronata Passiflora murucuja Passiflora tenuifila Passiflora tulae Passiflora vitifolia Passiflora yucatanensis Passion flower refers to vines in the genus Passiflora—flowering plants known for their... Binomial name Passiflora incarnata L. Maypop (Passiflora incarnata), also known as Purple passionflower, is a fast growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems. ... Binomial name Pastinaca sativa L. The parsnip is a root vegetable related to the carrot. ... Species Paullinia alata G. Don Paullinia cupana Kunth - Guaraná Paullinia cururu L. Paullinia fuscescens Kunth Paullinia pinnata L. Paullinia plumieri Triana & Planch. ... Species Between 6-17 species, including: Paulownia catalpifolia Paulownia elongata Paulownia fargesii Paulownia fortunei Paulownia kawakamii Paulownia taiwaniana Paulownia tomentosa Paulownia is a genus of between 6-17 species (depending on taxonomic authority) of plants in the monogeneric family Paulowniaceae, related to and sometimes included in the Scrophulariaceae. ... Paulownia tomentosa or the princess tree is a deciduous tree in the Foxglove family with heart-shaped leaves. ... Peperomia is one of two large genera of the Piperaceae family. ... Species see text The genus Pereskia comprises 16 species of very primitive cacti originating from Brazil to Mexico. ... Binomial name Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton Perilla is a genus of annual herb that is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. ... Common bistort stem Common bistort is a common wildflower that is found throughout Europe. ... Species Petasites frigidus Petasites hybridus Petasites japonicus Petasites sagittatus Petasites speciosa Petasites X vitifolius Ref: ITIS 36053 The plants commonly referred to as Butterbur are found in the daisy family Asteraceae in the genus Petasites. ... arctic sweet coltsfoot Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae ... Parsley (Petroselinum crispum and Petroselinum neapolitanum) is a bright green, biennial herb that is very common in Middle Eastern, European, and American cooking. ... Species Phaseolus acutifoliusTepary bean Phaseolus amblyosepalus Phaseolus angustissimus Phaseolus anisotrichos Phaseolus augustii Phaseolus brevicalyx Phaseolus chacoensis Phaseolus cibellii Phaseolus coccineus- Runner bean Phaseolus filiformis Phaseolus galactoides Phaseolus glabellus Phaseolus grayanus Phaseolus latidenticulatus Phaseolus leucanthus Phaseolus lunatus- Lima bean Phaseolus massaiensis Phaseolus micranthus Phaseolus microcarpus Phaseolus nelsonii Phaseolus oaxacanus Phaseolus pachyrrhizoides... Species Phoenix abyssinica Phoenix acaulis Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm Phoenix lourierii Phoenix paludosa Phoenix pusilla Phoenix reclinata Senegal Date Palm Phoenix roebelinii Pygmy Date Palm Phoenix rupicola Cliff Date Palm Phoenix sylvestris Indian Date Palm Phoenix theophrastii Cretan Date Palm Phoenix is a genus... Binomial name Phoenix dactylifera L. The Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera is a palm, extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. ... Binomial name Phragmites australis (Cav. ... Binomial name Phragmites australis (Cav. ... Species About 80, see text Physalis is a genus of plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world. ... Binomial name Physalis angulata L. The cutleaf groundcherry also known as wild tomato, camapu or winter Cherry and several other names is an annual herb. ... Species See text Phyteuma is a genus of about 40-45 species of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae, native to Europe and western Asia. ... Species About 35, including: Phytolacca acinosa (Southeast Asia) Phytolacca americana (North America) Phytolacca clavigera (China) Phytolacca dioica (South America) Phytolacca esculenta (East Asia) Phytolacca heteropetala (Mexico) Phytolacca icosandra (South America) Phytolacca octandra (New Zealand) The Pokeweeds (Phytolacca), also known as poke, pokeberry and pokeroot, are a genus of perennial plants... American Pokeweed, Phytolacca americana, is a large, shrubby perennial native to Eastern North America. ... This article deals with the tree; for the e-mail client see Pine email client Species About 115. ... Binomial name Pinus densiflora Siebold & Zucc. ... Species See text. ... Species Pistacia afghanistania Pistacia atlantica - Betoum Pistacia chinensis - Chinese Pistache Pistacia khinjuk Pistacia lentiscus - Mastic or Lentisco Pistacia mexicana - Mexican Pistache Pistacia terebinthus - Terebinth Pistacia texana - Texas Pistache Pistacia vera - Pistachio Pistacia wienmannifolia Pistacia is a genus of ten species in the family Anacardiaceae, native to the Canary Islands, northwest... Binomial name Pistia stratiotes L. Pistia is a genus of aquatic plant in the family Araceae, comprising a single species, Pistia stratiotes, often called water lettuce. ... Species See text Pisum is a genus of the family Fabaceae, native to southwest Asia and northeast Africa. ... Binomial name Pisum sativum A pea (Pisum sativum) is the small, edible round green seed which grows in a pod on a leguminous vine, hence why it is called a legume. ... Species About 200 species, including: Plantago affra Plantago alpina Plantago arborescens Plantago arenaria - Branched Plantain Plantago argentea Plantago asiatica Plantago coronopus - Buckshorn Plantain Plantago cynops Plantago lanceolata - Ribwort Plantain Plantago major - Greater Plantain Plantago maritima - Sea Plantain Plantago maxima Plantago media - Hoary Plantain Plantago nivalis Plantago psyllium - Sand Plantain Plantago... Binomial name Plantago lanceolata Ref: ITIS 32874 Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is a plant of genus Plantago. ... Binomial name Plantago major L. The Broadleaf Plantain or Greater Plantago (Plantago major) is a member of the plantago family, Plantaginaceae. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour. ... Species Six species; see text Podophyllum is a genus of six species of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae, native to eastern Asia (five species) and eastern North America (one species, Mayapple ). They are woodland plants, typically growing in colonies derived from a single root. ... Species see text Polygonum cuspidatum fall foliage Polygonum, or knotweed, is a genus in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. ... Binomial name Persicaria bistorta (L.) Samp. ... Binomial name Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf. ... Binomial name Poncirus trifoliata Trifoliate Orange (Poncirus trifoliata) is a member of the family Rutaceae, closely related to Citrus, and sometimes included in that genus, being sufficiently closely related to allow it to be used as a rootstock for Citrus. ... Species Pontederia cordada Pontederia rotundifolia Pontederia is a genus of aquatic plants, commonly called the pickerel weeds. ... Species about 100, see text Portulaca is the type genus of the Purslane family Portulacaceae, comprising about 100-200 species (probably much fewer) found in the tropics and subtropics. ... Binomial name Portulaca oleracea L. Purslane, also known as Little Hogweed or Pusley, is an annual succulent in the Portulacaceae family. ... Species many; see text Primula is a genus of 400-500 species of low-growing herbs in the family Primulaceae, including primrose, auricula, cowslip and oxslip. ... Binomial name Primula veris L. Primula veris, commonly known as the Cowslip, is a low growing perennial herbaceous flowering plant with yellow flowers, in the genus Primula. ... Binomial name Primula vulgaris L. Primula vulgaris is a species of Primula native to western and southern Europe, including the British Isles. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species Seven species, including: Prunella grandiflora (Large Self-heal) Prunella laciniata (Cut-leaf Self-heal) Prunella vulgaris (Common Self-heal) The self-heals are a genus of seven species of herbaceous plants in the family Lamiaceae. ... Species Prunus alabamensis Prunus alleghaniensis Prunus americana Prunus andersonii Prunus angustifolia Prunus armeniaca Prunus avium Prunus caroliniana Prunus cerasifera Prunus cerasus Prunus domestica Prunus dulcis Prunus emarginata Prunus fasciculata Prunus fremontii Prunus fruticosa Prunus geniculata Prunus glandulosa Prunus gracilis Prunus grayana Prunus havardii Prunus hortulana Prunus ilicifolia Prunus japonica Prunus... Species Prunus padus The Bird Cherry Prunus padus is a species of cherry, native to northern Europe and northern Asia. ... Species Pteridium aquilinum Pteridium caudatum Pteridium latiusculum and about 7-8 other species Brackens (Pteridium) are a genus of about ten species of large, coarse ferns, in the family Hypolepidaceae. ... ğĬĭŎŏÜÜÜÜÜŪĕĞÜÅ Ä¿ Å€ Binomial name Pteridium aquilinum Pteridium aquilinum is a species of fern. ... Representative Species Pteris cretica Pteris ensiformis Pteris vittata Full List of Pteris species Brakes are ferns of the genus Pteris. ... Species Including: Pterocarpus dalbergioides (Andaman Padouk) Pterocarpus indicus (Narra) Pterocarpusangolensis (Muninga) Pterocarpus macrocarpus (Burmese rosewood) Pterocarpus soyauxii (African Padouk) Pterocarpus satalinus (Red Sandelwood) Padauk (or padouk) is an Indonesian collective name for a group of fragrant timbers and trees from the genus Pterocarpus, found in the tropics of Southeast Asia... Binomial name Pterocarpus indicus Willd. ... Binomial name Pueraria lobata Kudzu is also the name of a hardware detection program used in the Red Hat Linux and Fedora Linux operating systems. ... Binomial name Pueraria lobata (Willd. ... Lungworts Categories: Plant stubs | Boraginaceae ... Species L. Balf. ... Species Puya alpestris Puya berteroniana Puya chilensis Puya coerulea Puya hortensis Puya laxa Puya medica Puya mirabilis Puya raimondii Puya spathacea Puya venusta and many more Puya is a genus of 160-180 species of terrestrial plants in the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae. ... Species Pyrus calleryana P. pyrifolia et al Pears are trees of the genus Pyrus and the edible fruit of that tree. ... This article is about the flower. ... Binomial name Ranunculus ficaria L. Lesser celandine, (Ranunculus ficaria, syn. ... Species Raphanus caudatus Raphanus raphanistrum Raphanus sativus Raphanus is a genus within the flowering plant family Brassicaceae. ... Binomial name Raphanus raphanistrum L. Wild Radish or Jointed Charlock, Raphanus raphanistrum, is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. ... Species See text The Buckthorns Rhamnus are a genus (or two genera, if Frangula is treated as distinct) of about 100 species of shrubs or small trees from 1-10 m tall (rarely to 15 m), in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. ... Binomial name Rhodiola rosea L. Synonyms Sedum rosea (L.) Scop. ... Subgenera Azaleastrum Candidastrum Hymenanthes Mumeazalea Pentanthera (Azaleas) Rhododendron Therorhodion Tsutsusi (Azaleas) Vireya Source: RBG, Edinburgh Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, rose; dendron, tree) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. ... Species R. sapida Rhopalostylis is a genus of palms native to the South Pacific. ... Species Syme whitecurrant L. redcurrant L. blackcurrant L. Eurasian gooseberry North American gooseberry Flowering currant Northern red currant Miccosukee Gooseberry and about 150 others The genus Ribes of flowering plants is the only one placed in the family Grossulariaceae. ... Species Rorippa alpina (S. Wats. ... Species Between 100 and 150, see list A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the flower of this shrub. ... Species Rosa multiflora Thunb. ... Ψlink title This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Species See text. ... Species About 200, see text. ... Binomial name Rumex acetosella L. Rumex acetosella is a species of sorrel bearing the common names sheeps sorrel, red sorrel, and field sorrel. ... Binomial name Rumex crispus L. Curled Dock (Rumex crispus), also known as Curley Dock or Yellow Dock, is a perennial flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, native to Europe and western Asia. ... Binomial name Rumex obtusifolius L. The broadleaf dock, or butter dock, is a perennial weed, native to Europe but can now be found in the United States and many other countries around the world. ... Species See text Rue (Ruta) is a genus of strongly scented evergreen subshrubs 20-60 cm tall, in the family Rutaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia and southwest Asia. ... Species Sabal bermudana Sabal mexicana Sabal minor Sabal palmetto - cabbage palmetto The genus Sabal is a small palm tree of genus (family Arecaceae) with only four species, all in the neotropics or subtropics. ... Binomial name Sabal palmetto (Walt. ... Sagittaria is a genus of aquatic plants whose members go by a variety of common names, including arrowhead, duck potato, katniss, kuwai, swan potato, tule potato, and wapatoo. ... Binomial name Sagittaria sagittifolia ? Sagittaria sagittifolia (also called arrowhead) is a splant found in wetlands. ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species About 350, including: Salix alba - White Willow Salix amygdaloides - Peachleaf Willow Salix arbuscula - Mountain Willow Salix aurita - Eared Willow Salix babylonica - Peking Willow Salix caprea- Goat Willow Salix caroliniana - Coastal Plain Willow Salix cinerea - Grey Sallow Salix fragilis - Crack Willow Salix herbacea - Dwarf Willow Salix lanata - Woolly Willow Salix... Species About 100-130 species; see text Salsola (Saltwort*, Tumbleweed or Russian thistle) is a genus of herbs, subshrubs, shrubs and small trees in the family Amaranthaceae, native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. ... Species About 100-130 species; see text Salsola (Saltwort*, Tumbleweed or Russian thistle) is a genus of herbs, subshrubs, shrubs and small trees in the family Amaranthaceae, native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. ... Binomial name Salsola Soda Weinm. ... Salvadora Persica is a small tree or shrub with a crooked trunk, seldom more than one foot in diameter, bark scabrous and cracked, whitish with pendulous extremities. ... Species see List of Salvia species Sage is a term used for plants of the genus Salvia of the mint family, Lamiaceae. ... Binomial name Salvia officinalis Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. ... Binomial name Salvia sclarea L. ref. ... Species About 25 species, including: Sambucus nigra - Black Elder Sambucus canadensis - American Elder Sambucus glauca - Blueberry Elder Sambucus racemosa - Red-berried Elder Elder or Elderberry (Sambucus) is a genus of fast-growing shrubs or small trees in the family Caprifoliaceae. ... Species About 15-20 species; see text Sanguisorba is a genus of 15-20 species of perennial herbs or small shrubs in the family Rosaceae, native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. ... Binomial name Sanguisorba minor Scop. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Species Sassafras albidum Sassafras tzumu Sassafras is a genus of two species of deciduous trees in the family Lauraceae, native to eastern North America and eastern Asia. ... Species see text The genus Sauropus of the Phyllanthaceae family, with 40 species, comprises of herbs, shrub or subshrubs, sometimes having woody bases. ... Species many, see text Saxifraga is a plant genus with about 440 known species of perennials, making it the largest genus of the Saxifragaceae family. ... —– Species See text. ... Binomial name Schisandra chinensis (Turcz. ... Golden thistle Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae ... Binomial name Scolymus maculatus L. Scolymus maculatus (Spotted Golden Thistle or Spotted Oyster Thistle) is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, southwest Asia, and northern Africa, and also the Canary Islands. ... Species See text Scorzonera is a genus of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), subfamily Lactucoideae, tribe Lactuceae, subtribe Scorzonerinae. ... Binomial name Scorzonera hispanica L. The Black Salsify or Spanish Salsify (Scorzonera hispanica), also known as black oyster plant, serpent root, and vipers grass, is a perennial member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). ... Species See text. ... Species - chayote References: ISBN 92-9043-298-5 in pdf format Sechium is a genus in subtribe Sicyinea of the tribe Sicyeae of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. ... Species See text Sedum is a large genus of the Crassulaceae, representing about 400 species of leaf succulents, found throughout the northern hemisphere, varying from annual groundcovers to shrubs. ... Binomial name Serenoa repens Hooker The Saw Palmetto is the sole species currently classified in the genus Serenoa. ... Binomial name Serenoa repens Hooker The Saw Palmetto Serenoa repens is the sole species currently classified in the genus Serenoa. ... Binomial name Sesamum indicum Sesame is a plant grown primarily for its oil-rich seeds. ... Binomial name Sesamum indicum L. Sesame is a plant grown primarily for its oil-rich seeds. ... Species Sesbania benthamiana Sesbania bispinosa Sesbania brachycarpa Sesbania brevipedunculata Sesbania campylocarpa Sesbania cannabina Sesbania chippendalei Sesbania cinerascens Sesbania coerulescens Sesbania concolor Sesbania dalzielii Sesbania drummondii Sesbania dummeri Sesbania emerus Sesbania erubescens Sesbania exasperata Sesbania formosa Sesbania goetzei Sesbania grandiflora Sesbania greenwayi Sesbania hepperi Sesbania herbacea Sesbania hirtistyla Sesbania hobdyi Sesbania... Species Sida ciliaris Sida fallax Sida rhombifolia Sida is a genus of 125 to 150 species of herbs or subshrubs in the Mallow family (Malvaceae). ... Binomial name Sida rhombifolia L. Sida rhombifolia (Arrowleaf Sida) is a perennial or annual plant in the family Malvaceae native to the New World tropics and subtropics. ... Species Red campion, White campion, Sea campion, Firepink or fiery campion, Bladder campion, Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. ... Binomial name Silene vulgaris Silene vulgaris or Bladder Campion is a plant species of the genus Silene. ... Species Silybum eburneum Silybum marianum Silybum × gonzaloi Ref: IPNI Query The milk thistles are the genus Silybum of flowering plants, in the daisy family (Asteraceae). ... Species Silybum eburneum Silybum marianum Silybum × gonzaloi Ref: IPNI Query The milk thistles are the genus Silybum of flowering plants, in the daisy family (Asteraceae). ... Species Sinapis alba Sinapis arvensis Sinapis flexuosa Sinapis pubescens Sinapis is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae. ... Binomial name Sinapis alba White mustard (Sinapis alba) is a plant of the family Cruciferae. ... Species See list of Smilax species Smilax is a genus of about 200 species of perennial woody and thorny climbing flowering plants in the monocotyledon family Smilacaceae, native throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. ... Binomial name Smyrnium olusatrum L. Alexanders is a commonly cultivated flowering plant, Smyrnium olusatrum, belonging to the family Umbelliferae. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Solanum americanum Mill. ... Binomial name Solanum nigrum L. Subspecies subsp. ... The only commonly grown species in the genus Solenstemon is Solenostemon scutellarioides (Coleus) and its numerous cultivars. ... Species See text The goldenrod is a flowering plant in the Family Asteraceae. ... Species Sonchus asper (spiny sow thistle) Sonchus arvensis (field or perennial sow thistle) Sonchus dregeanus Sonchus integrifolius Sonchus nanus Sonchus oleraceus (common sow thistle) Sonchus wilmsii (milk thistle) Sow thistle (less commonly hare thistle or hare lettuce) is the common name for a number of related annual herbs in the... Species About 60-70 species, including: Sophora alopecuroides - Sophora Root Sophora chrysophylla - Mamane Sophora microphylla - Kowhai Sophora tetraptera - Kowhai Sophora toromiro - Toromiro Sophora tomentosa Sophora is a genus of about 45 species of small trees and shrubs in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family Fabaceae. ... Species About 40 See list Spathiphyllum is a genus of the Araceae family of monocotyledonous flowering plants. ... Binomial name Spilanthes acmella Linnaeus Also known as Toothache Plant or Paracress, Spilanthes acmella is a flowering herb in the Asteraceae family. ... Species Spirodela intermedia Spirodela polyrhiza Spirodela punctata Spirodela is a genus of aquatic plant, commonly called duckweed. ... Species See text Spondias is a genus of flowering plants of the family Anacardiaceae. ... Binomial name Spondias mombin L. Synonyms Spondias lutea L. Spondias mombin is a species of flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae. ... Binomial name Spondias purpurea (L.) Jocote (Spondias purpurea) is a species flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas. ... Stellaria Categories: Plant stubs | Caryophyllales ... Binomial name Stellaria media The common chickweed (Stellaria media) is a cool-season annual plant native to Europe. ... Sterculia (tropical chestnuts) Sterculia africana mopopaja tree Sterculia alata buddha coconut Sterculia alexandrii cape sterculia Sterculia apetala panama tree Sterculia balanghas Sterculia carthaginensis Sterculia chicha maranhao nut Sterculia diversifolia bottle tree Sterculia foetida sterculia nut, java olive Sterculia guerichii Sterculia guttata Sterculia ipomoeifolia Sterculia monosperma china chestnut, (pheng phok) Sterculia... Species about 190 Strychnos is a genus of flowering plants, belonging to family Loganiaceae. ... Species Symphytum asperum Lepechin Symphytum officinale L. Symphytum tuberosum L. Symphytum x uplandicum Nyman Ref: ITIS 32025 2002-09-05. ... Species About 500; see text Syzygium is a genus of flowering plants, belonging to the myrtle family Myrtaceae. ... Binomial name Tamarindus indica L. The Tamarind (alternative name Indian date, translation of Arabic تمر هندي tamr hindÄ«) is a tropical tree, originally from east Africa but now introduced into most of tropical Asia as well as Latin America. ... Binomial name Tamarindus indica The Tamarind (alternative name Indian Date) is a tropical tree, originally from east Africa but now introduced into most of tropical Asia as well as Latin America. ... Species Tanacetum bipinnatum Tanacetum camphoratum Tanacetum corymbosum Tanacetum douglasi Tanacetum horonense Tanacetum parthenium Tanacetum pathenium Tanacetum vulgare Ref: ITIS 36321 Tansy can refer to any species of the genus Tanacetum (Asteraceae), but more usually means Tanacetum vulgare, sometimes called common tansy or garden tansy, while the other Tanacetum species always... Tansy Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae ... Species Taraxacum officinale Taraxacum japonicum Taraxacum albidum and a few others. ... Binomial name Telfairia occidentalis Hook. ... Species About 50-60 species, including: Tetragonia angustifolia Tetragonia arbuscula Tetragonia copiapina Tetragonia coronata Tetragonia cristata Tetragonia crystallina Tetragonia decumbens Tetragonia diptera Tetragonia eremaea Tetragonia espinosae Tetragonia fruticosa Tetragonia herbacea Tetragonia implexicoma Tetragonia macrocarpa Tetragonia maritima Tetragonia ovata Tetragonia moorei Tetragonia nigrescens Tetragonia pedunculata Tetragonia tetragonioides Tetragonia trigyna Tetragonia vestita... Species Thespesia beatensis Thespesia cubensis Thespesia danis Thespesia garckeana Thespesia grandiflora Thespesia lampas Thespesia macrophylla Thespesia populnea Thespesia populneoides Thespesia thespesioides Thespesia is a genus of 18 shrubs and trees classified in the flowering plant family Malvaceae and thus related to Hibiscus, although within the family they are more closely... Species About 350 species, including: Thymus adamovicii Thymus bracteosus Thymus broussonetii Thymus caespititius Thymus camphoratus Thymus capitatus Thymus capitellatus Thymus carnosus Thymus cephalotus Thymus cherlerioides Thymus ciliatus Thymus cilicicus Thymus cimicinus Thymus comosus Thymus comptus Thymus doerfleri Thymus glabrescens Thymus herba-barona Thymus hirsutus Thymus hyemalis Thymus integer Thymus lanuginosus... Species About 30; see text Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, in Asia (where the greatest species diversity is found), Europe and eastern North America; it is absent from western North America. ... Binomial name Tilia americana L. Tilia americana is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree in the genus Tilia, native to eastern North America. ... Species Tiliacora acuminata Tiliacora dinklagei Tiliacora funifera Tiliacora gabonensis Tiliacora kenyensis Tiliacora racemosa Tiliacora triandra et al. ... Binomial name Tiliacora triandra (Colebr. ... species (Toona australis - Australian Redcedar, usually included in ) Toona calantas - kalantas Toona ciliata - toon, suren Toona sinensis - timber is known as suren, sometimes grown as an ornamental without an accepted common name. ... Species T. fortunei (?) Trachycarpus is a genus of six to eight species of palms native to Asia, from the Himalaya east to eastern China. ... Binomial name Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook. ... Species Tradescantia bracteata Tradescantia brevifolia Tradescantia buckleyi Tradescantia crassifolia Tradescantia crassula Tradescantia edwardsiana Tradescantia ernestiana Tradescantia fluminensis Tradescantia gigantea Tradescantia hirsuticaulis Tradescantia hirsutiflora Tradescantia humilis Tradescantia leiandra Tradescantia pedicellata Tradescantia occidentalis Tradescantia ohiensis Tradescantia ozarkana Tradescantia paludosa Tradescantia pinetorum Tradescantia roseolens Tradescantia reverchonii Tradescantia subacaulis Tradescantia subaspera Tradescantia tharpii Tradescantia... Species about 45, including: Tragopogon coloratus Tragopogon crocifolius Tragopogon cupani Tragopogon dubius Tragopogon floccosus Tragopogon gracilis Tragopogon hispanica Tragopogon mirabilis Tragopogon mirus Tragopogon miscellus Tragopogon porrifolius Tragopogon pratensis Tragopogon X crantzii Tragopogon X neohybridus The Goatsbeards or Salsifies are the genus Tragopogon of flowering plants within the family Asteraceae. ... Species Tribulus terrestris Tribulus terrestris (Latin tribulus, for trouble), also known as Puncture Vine, is an herb grown in various parts of the world and used medicinally for its virilizing effects. ... Binomial name Tribulus terrestris Linnaeus Tribulus terrestris is a flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World in southern Europe, southern Asia, throughout Africa, and in northern Australia. ... Species others The snake gourds comprise the genus Trichosanthes. ... Trifolium can mean: A type of Clover The universal symbol for radiation and radioactive materials This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Binomial name Trifolium repens L. White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a species of clover native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. ... Species See text Trigonella is a large genus from the family Fabaceae. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Trillium erectum L. The Wake-robin, also known as the Beth root or Stinking Benjamin, Trillium erectum, is a spring-flowering perennial plant native to the east and north-eastern areas of the United States. ... Binomial name Trillium grandiflorum (Michx. ... Species About 80 species, including: Full List of Tropaeolum species * In older traditional systems placed in the Geraniales Nasturtium (literally nose-twister), as a common name, is a genus of about 80 species of annual and perennial herbaceous flowering plants Tropaeolum, one of three genera in the family Tropaeolaceae. ... Tussilago Categories: Plant stubs | Asteraceae ... Tussilago farfara Categories: Stub ... Species See text. ... Species See text. ... Species Urena lobata Urena sinuata Urena is the name given to a plant of the genus Urena. ... Species See text Nettles are members of the genus Urtica in the family Urticaceae. ... Vallaris is a genus of plants in the Apocynaceae family. ... Species See text Verbena (Verbena or Vervain) is a genus of about 250 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the Verbenaceae. ... Binomial name Verbena officinalis L. Verbena officinalis (Common Vervain, Common Verbena, or Holy Herb) is a perennial herb native to southern Europe. ... Species About 1000; see text Vernonia is a large genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, named for English botanist William Vernon. ... Species See text. ... Species About 140 species, including: Vicia bithynica (Bithynian Vetch) Vicia canescens Vicia cassubica (Danzig Vetch) Vicia cracca (Tufted Vetch) Vicia dumetorum Vicia faba (Broad Bean) Vicia hirsuta (Hairy Vetch) Vicia lathyroides (Spring Vetch) Vicia lutea (Yellow Vetch) Vicia narbonensis Vicia onobrychioides Vicia oroboides Vicia orobus (Upright Vetch) Vicia pannonica Vicia... Binomial name Vicia cracca Linnaeus Cow Vetch (Vicia cracca), also known as Tufted Vetch in the United Kingdom or Bird Vetch, is a common species of vetch native to Eurasia. ... Binomial name Vicia faba L. Vicia faba, the broad bean, fava bean, faba bean, horse bean, field bean or tic bean is a species of bean (Fabaceae) native to north Africa and southwest Asia, and extensively cultivated elsewhere. ... Binomial name Vicia sativa L. Common Vetch Vicia sativa (also called Tare) is a nitrogen fixing leguminous plant. ... Species see text The genus Vigna is in the plant family Fabaceae. ... Binomial name Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper White lentils Urad, also referred to as the urd bean, urd, urid, black gram, black lentil or white lentil (Vigna mungo) is a bean grown in southern Asia. ... Species Viola bicolor Pursh Viola beckwithii Viola nephrophylla Viola pedunculata Viola odorata Viola tricolor Viola × wittrockiana List all species Violets (genus Viola) are flowers of the family Violaceae, with around 400 species throughout temperate areas of the world. ... Viola odorata Categories: Plant stubs | Plants ... Species About 250 species, including: Vitex altissima Vitex agnus-castus Vitex capitata Vitex cofassus Vitex divaricata Vitex doniana Vitex incisa Vitex leucoxylon Vitex lignum-vitae Vitex lindenii Vitex lucens Vitex negundo Vitex parviflora Vitex peduncularis Vitex quinata Vitex rotundifolia Vitex trifolia Vitex zeyheri Vitex (also called Chasteberry or Monks... Species Vitis acerifolia Vitis aestivalis Vitis amurensis Vitis arizonica Vitis x bourquina Vitis californica Vitis x champinii Vitis cinerea Vitis x doaniana Vitis girdiana Vitis labrusca Vitis x labruscana Vitis monticola Vitis mustangensis Vitis x novae-angliae Vitis palmata Vitis riparia Vitis rotundifolia Vitis rupestris Vitis shuttleworthii Vitis tiliifolia Vitis... Binomial name Vitis amurensis Vitis amurensis , the amur grape, is a species of grape native to the asian continent. ... Binomial name Vitis californica Benth. ... Binomial name Vitis labrusca L. Vitis labrusca (Fox grape) is a species of grape native to the northeastern United States. ... Binomial name Vitis vinifera L. For thousands of years, the fruit and plant of Vitis vinifera, the European grapevine, have been harvested for both medicinal and nutritional value; its history is intimately entwined with the history of wine. ... Species Washingtonia filifera Washingtonia robusta Washingtonia is a genus of palms, native to the southwestern United States (in southern California, southwest Arizona) and northwest Mexico (in northern Baja California and Sonora). ... Binomial name Washingtonia filifera (Lindl. ... Species See text This article is about the plant. ... Binomial name Wisteria floribunda (Willd. ... Species of the genus Wolffia are the smallest flowering plants. ... Species About 50; see text Xanthosoma is a genus of about 50 species of tropical and sub-tropical arums in the flowering plant family, Araceae, native to tropical America. ... Species See text Zanthoxylum (from the Greek ξανθὸν ξύλον, yellow wood) is a genus of about 250 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs in the family Rutaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical areas worldwide. ... Binomial name Zingiber officinale Rosc. ... Species About 40, including: Ziziphus glabarrima Zizyphus joazeiro Ziziphus lotus Ziziphus mauritiana Ziziphus spinachristi Zizyphus spinosa Ziziphus zizyphus Ziziphus is a genus of about 40 species of spiny shrubs and small trees in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae, distributed in the warm-temperate and subtropical parts of the Old World. ... Binomial name Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. ...

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