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Castor Bean Leaf Close-UpVeins spider across a castor bean leaf in Hungary. |
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Calla LilyA favorite of brides, the ethereal calla lily is often called the wedding flower. |
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Castor Bean LeafThe seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis) are the source of castor oil as well as the deadly poison ricin. |
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Claret Cup Cactus FlowerThe flower of a claret cup cactus glows amid Tonto National Forest in Arizona. |
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Coleus PlantsColeus plants grow across much of South America. |
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Flower SporesA flower's spores are accentuated. |
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Giant LobeliaThe leaves of a giant lobelia plant, photographed on Mount Kilimanjaro's Shira Plateau in Tanzania, spiral around the center. |
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LeafA leaf's veins stand out in deep relief. |
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Hair Cap MossHair cap moss (Polytrichum commune) is found throughout much of the world. |
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Hairpin BanksiaThe hairpin banksia (Banksia spinulosa) is native to eastern Australia. |
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Hibiscus PetalsBright petals mark the hibiscus, a flowering plant found in much of the world. |
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Palm FrondsPalm leaves, called fronds, are traditional symbols in many religions. |
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Picotee PansiesWhite borders rich purple in these picotee pansies in Gilroy, California. |
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Prickly Pear CactusSharp spines erupt from the skin of a prickly pear cactus in the Galápagos Islands. |
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Sunflower FloretsBeads of dew cling to the florets that spiral inside a sunflower head. |
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Red TulipsRed tulips fill Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. |
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Water LilyA water lily thrives in the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. |
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Zinnia Hybrid FlowerGenetic engineering created this zinnia hybrid flower. |
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