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Sweet-gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) trees interspersed among planted loblolly pines (Pinus taeda), in Maryland.
Sweet-gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) among planted…
Sweet-gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) trees growing among planted loblolly pines (Pinus taeda), in Maryland.
Sweet-gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) among planted…
Illustration of Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth).
Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth)
Illustration of adult Penaeus monodon (Tiger Prawn).
Penaeus monodon (Tiger Prawn) : adult
Illustration of an oak seedling.
Quercus spp. (Oak) seedling
Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Acorns
Hylotelephium telephioides, or commonly known as Alleghenny Stonecrop, an endemic rock outcrop species at Little Stoney Man. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Hylotelephium telephioides (Alleghenny Stonecrop)
Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an invasive species at Shenandoah National Park. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Microstegium vimineum (Japanese Stiltgrass)
Moss growing on rocks in Shenandoah National Park. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Moss
Moss growing on rocks in Shenandoah National Park. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Moss
Rock outcrops are home to specific rare species which can be hurt by trampling. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Rock outcrop
Rock outcrops are home to specific rare species which can be hurt by trampling. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Rock outcrop
Rock outcrops are home to specific rare species which can be hurt by trampling. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Rock outcrop
Solidago randii, commonly known as Rand's Goldenrod, an endemic rock outcrop species at Little Stoney Man. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Solidago randii (Rand's Goldenrod)
Illustration of American Water Lotus bud (Nelumbo lutea).
Nelumbo lutea (American Water Lotus) : bud
Front view illustration of American Water Lotus flower (Nelumbo lutea).
Nelumbo lutea (American Water Lotus) : flower 1
Side-view illustration of American Water Lotus flower (Nelumbo lutea).
Nelumbo lutea (American Water Lotus) : flower 2
Illustration of American Water Lotus pad (Nelumbo lutea).
Nelumbo lutea (American Water Lotus) : pad
Illustration of American Water Lotus seed pod (Nelumbo lutea).
Nelumbo lutea (American Water Lotus) : seed pod
Illustration of White Water Lily flower (Nymphaea odorata flower).
Nymphaea odorata (White Water Lily) : flower
Illustration of White Water Lily pad (Nymphaea odorata).
Nymphaea odorata (White Water Lily) : pad
Some plants use the wind as the primary means of seed dispersal. This is the case with Taraxacum spp. (Dandelion) as well as others such as Acer spp (Maple).
Seed parachute
Highbush blueberry is one of the most important plants in the blueberry family. It is found around wetlands, in woodland clearings, and open meadows, and provides food for many birds and a few mammals.
Vaccinium corymbosum (Highbush blueberry)
Coneflowers in Central Park with New York City skyline in the background.
Coneflowers with city skyline
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