types:
magnoliid dicot genus
genus of dicotyledonous flowering plants regarded as among the most primitive of extant angiosperms
hamamelid dicot genus
genus of mostly woody relatively primitive dicotyledonous flowering plants with flowers often unisexual and often borne in catkins
asterid dicot genus
genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
Alstonia,
genus Alstonia
genus of evergreen trees or shrubs with white funnel-shaped flowers and milky sap; tropical Africa to southeastern Asia and Polynesia
Amsonia,
genus Amsonia
genus of herbs and subshrubs with milky juice and showy bluish flowers; Europe to Asia Minor to Japan and North America
genus Carissa
Old World genus of tropical evergreen usually spiny shrubs
Catharanthus,
genus Catharanthus
small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca
genus Strophanthus
genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees
Thevetia,
genus Thevetia
genus of poisonous tropical American evergreen shrubs and trees having entire leaves and large cymose flowers
genus Primula
very large and important genus of plants of temperate Europe and Asia having showy flowers
genus Cyclamen
genus of widely cultivated flowering Eurasian herbs with centrally depressed rounded tubers and rounded heart-shaped leaves
Lysimachia,
genus Lysimachia
loosestrife: a cosmopolitan genus found in damp or swampy terrain having usually yellow flowers; inclined to be invasive
Myrsine,
genus Myrsine
evergreen trees and shrubs having aromatic foliage; Africa; Asia (New Zealand)
Ardisia,
genus Ardisia
tropical evergreen subshrubs (some climbers) to trees of Asia and Australasia to Americas
genus Plumbago
shrubs and herbs and woody vines of warm regions: leadwort
Goodenia
a genus of shrubs and herbs that grow in Australia and New Guinea and Malaysia and southeast Asia
genus Lobelia
in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Lobeliaceae
Bartle Frere,
genus Bartle-Frere,
green dinosaur
a living fossil or so-called `green dinosaur'; genus or subfamily of primitive nut-bearing trees thought to have died out 50 million years ago; a single specimen found in 1994 on Mount Bartle Frere in eastern Australia; not yet officially named
genus Protea
type genus of Proteaceae; tropical African shrubs
genus Banksia
important genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or trees with alternate leathery leaves and yellowish flowers
Embothrium,
genus Embothrium
small genus of South American evergreen shrubs or small trees with long willowy branches and flowers in flamboyant terminal clusters
genus Grevillea
large genus of Australian shrubs and trees having usually showy orange or red flowers
Hakea,
genus Hakea
Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers
Leucadendron,
genus Leucadendron
large genus of evergreen trees and shrubs having silvery white leaves and solitary terminal flowers with conspicuous silvery bracts
genus Lomatia
small genus of low-growing evergreens of Chile and Australia; some yield dyes
genus Casuarina
genus of trees and shrubs widely naturalized in southern United States and West Indies; coextensive with the family Casuarinaceae and order Casuarinales
Clethra,
genus Clethra
type and sole genus of the Clethraceae; deciduous shrubs or small trees: white alder, summer-sweet
Centaurium,
genus Centaurium
genus of low-growing herbs mostly of northern hemisphere having flowers with protruding spirally twisted anthers
Eustoma,
genus Eustoma
small genus of herbs of warm regions of southern North America to northern South America
Exacum,
genus Exacum
genus of tropical Asiatic and African plants: especially Persian violets
Frasera,
genus Frasera
genus of North American herbs: columbo; includes some species sometimes placed in genus Swertia
Gentiana,
genus Gentiana
type genus of the Gentianaceae; cosmopolitan genus of herbs nearly cosmopolitan in cool temperate regions; in some classifications includes genera Gentianopsis and Gentianella
genus Sabbatia
genus of smooth slender North American herbs with showy flowers
Salvadora,
genus Salvadora
genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China
Olea,
genus Olea
evergreen trees and shrubs having oily one-seeded fruits
Jasminum,
genus Jasminum
shrubs and woody climbers mostly of tropical and temperate Old World: jasmine; jessamine
Osmanthus,
genus Osmanthus
widely distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or trees of southern United States and Middle East and China and Japan
Syringa,
genus Syringa
genus of Old World shrubs or low trees having fragrant flowers in showy panicles: lilacs
Carya,
genus Carya
genus of large deciduous nut-bearing trees; United States and China
genus Combretum
type genus of the Combretaceae: tropical and subtropical small shrubs and trees
genus Eucalyptus
tall trees native to the Australian region; source of timber and medicinal oils from the aromatic leaves
Syzygium,
genus Syzygium
a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhere
Nyssa,
genus Nyssa
tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds
genus Fuchsia
large genus of decorative tropical shrubs with pendulous tetramerous flowers
Trapa,
genus Trapa
small genus of Eurasian aquatic perennial herbs: water chestnut
Pilea,
genus Pilea
low-growing tropical perennials grown for their stingless foliage
genus Cannabis
hemp: genus of coarse annuals native to central Asia and widely naturalized in north temperate regions; in some classifications included in the family Moraceae
Humulus,
genus Humulus
hops: hardy perennial vines of Europe, North America and central and eastern Asia producing a latex sap; in some classifications included in the family Urticaceae
Ficus,
genus Ficus
large genus of tropical trees or shrubs or climbers including fig trees
Cecropia,
genus Cecropia
large genus of tropical American trees that yield a bast fiber used for cordage and bark used in tanning; milky juice yields caoutchouc
Ulmus,
genus Ulmus
type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions
Planera,
genus Planera
a deciduous tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in the southeastern United States
Trema,
genus Trema
an evergreen tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in tropical America and Africa and Asia
Logania,
genus Logania
type genus of the Loganiaceae; Australian and New Zealand shrubs sometimes cultivated for their flowers
Plantago,
genus Plantago
type genus of the family Plantaginaceae; large cosmopolitan genus of mostly small herbs
Rumex,
genus Rumex
docks: coarse herbs and shrubs mainly native to north temperate regions
Blighia,
genus Blighia
small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe
Nephelium,
genus Nephelium
a genus of dicotyledonous trees of the family Sapindaceae that are native to Asia and Australia
Celastrus,
genus Celastrus
genus of woody vines and erect shrubs (type genus of the Celastraceae) that is native chiefly to Asia and Australia: includes bittersweet
genus Cyrilla
one species: trees and shrubs having flowers with acute or twisted petals and wingless fruit
Acer,
genus Acer
type genus of the Aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit
Dipteronia,
genus Dipteronia
small genus of large deciduous shrubs having large clusters of winged seeds that turn red as they mature; central and southern China
Ilex,
genus Ilex
a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
Rhus,
genus Rhus
deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia; usually limited to nonpoisonous sumacs (see genus Toxicodendron)
Schinus,
genus Schinus
genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China
Toxicodendron,
genus Toxicodendron
in some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America
Bumelia,
genus Bumelia
deciduous or evergreen American shrubs small trees having very hard wood and milky latex
Drosera,
genus Drosera
the type genus of Droseraceae including many low bog-inhabiting insectivorous plants
genus Roridula
insectivorous undershrubs of South Africa; in some classifications placed in the family Droseraceae
Cordia,
genus Cordia
tropical deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Boraginaceae
genus Dichondra
genus of chiefly tropical prostrate perennial herbs with creeping stems that root at the nodes
Colubrina,
genus Colubrina
mostly tropical American shrubs or small trees with small yellowish flowers and yellow or red fruits
Vitis,
genus Vitis
the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes
Piper,
genus Piper
type genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly climbing tropical shrubs
genus Hoya
large genus of climbing shrubs of Australia and Asia and Polynesia
genus Stapelia
genus of foul-smelling plants resembling cacti; found from Africa to East India
Vincetoxicum,
genus Vincetoxicum
genus of chiefly tropical American vines having cordate leaves and large purple or greenish cymose flowers; supposedly having powers as an antidote
Lindera,
genus Lindera
aromatic evergreen or deciduous dioecious shrubs or trees of eastern Asia and North America
Benzoin,
genus Benzoin
used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
genus Magnolia
shrubs or trees of North America or Asia having entire evergreen or deciduous leaves; among most ancient of angiosperm genera
Myristica,
genus Myristica
type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruits
Cabomba,
genus Cabomba
alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae; a small genus of American aquatic plants
Aconitum,
genus Aconitum
genus of poisonous plants of temperate regions of northern hemisphere with a vaulted and enlarged petal
genus Anemone
perennial herbs with tuberous roots and beautiful flowers; of north and south temperate regions
genus Clematis
large genus of deciduous or evergreen woody vines or erect herbs
Coptis,
genus Coptis
small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers
Consolida,
genus Consolida
plants having flowers resembling the larkspur's but differing from larkspur's in the arrangement of petals; sometimes included in genus Delphinium
genus Delphinium
large genus of chiefly perennial erect branching herbs of north temperate regions some poisonous
genus Hepatica
small genus of perennial herbs of north temperate regions; allied to genus Anemone
Hydrastis,
genus Hydrastis
small genus of perennial herbs having rhizomes and palmate leaves and small solitary flowers; of northeastern United States and Japan
Pulsatilla,
genus Pulsatilla
includes a group of plants that in some classifications are included in the genus Anemone: pasqueflowers
Brya,
genus Brya
genus of prickly shrubs and small trees of the Caribbean region; source of a durable hardwood
genus Mimosa
genus of spiny woody shrubs or trees; named for their apparent imitation of animal sensitivity to light and heat and movement
genus Acacia
large genus of shrubs and trees and some woody vines of Central and South America, Africa, Australia and Polynesia: wattle; mimosa
genus Calliandra
genus of pinnate-leaved shrubs and small trees of tropical and subtropical North and South America and India and West Africa
Leucaena,
genus Leucaena
small genus of tropical evergreen trees or shrubs having pods like those of the acacia
Lysiloma,
genus Lysiloma
small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight pods
genus Aralia
type genus of Araliaceae; large widely distributed genus of shrubs and trees and vines: spikenard; Hercules'-club
Panax,
genus Panax
perennial herbs of eastern North America and Asia having aromatic tuberous roots: ginseng
genus Lychnis
genus of plants strongly resembling those of genus Silene: catchfly
Minuartia,
genus Minuartia
mostly perennial herbs of northern hemisphere often with mat-forming habit; most often placed in genus Arenaria: sandworts
Moehringia,
genus Moehringia
low-growing herbs widely distributed in temperate and Arctic northern hemisphere: sandworts; distinguished from members of the genus Arenaria mainly by having four-petaled rather than five-petaled flowers
Petrocoptis,
genus Petrocoptis
perennial tussock-forming rock plants; of Pyrenees and mountains of northern Spain; similar to and sometimes placed in genus Lychnis
Sagina,
genus Sagina
small low-growing annual or perennial herbs of temperate and cool regions
genus Silene
large widely distributed genus of plants having mostly showy flowers of various colors: campion; catchfly
Celosia,
genus Celosia
annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa
Gomphrena,
genus Gomphrena
genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having flowers in close heads; tropical America and Australia
Batis,
genus Batis
small genus of plants constituting the family Batidaceae: low straggling dioecious shrubs
Pisonia,
genus Pisonia
genus of often thorny tropical trees and shrubs and some vines; mainly America
Cereus,
genus Cereus
genus of much-branched treelike or shrubby cacti with pronounced ribs and rounded needlelike spines and nocturnal flowers usually white
genus Coryphantha
mainly globose cacti of southwestern United States and Mexico covered with many nodules; superficially resembling and formerly included in genus Mammillaria
genus Epiphyllum
small genus of tropical American (mainly Central America) cacti
Harrisia,
genus Harrisia
genus of slender often treelike spiny cacti with solitary showy nocturnal white or pink flowers; Florida and Caribbean to South America
Hylocereus,
genus Hylocereus
genus of climbing or epiphytic tropical American cacti with angular stems and mostly white very fragrant flowers
Lemaireocereus,
genus Lemaireocereus
tropical American cacti usually tall and branching with stout spines and funnel-shaped flowers and globular or ovoid often edible fruit
Lophophora,
genus Lophophora
two species of small cacti of northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States having rounded stems covered with jointed tubercles: mescal
genus Mammillaria
large genus of cacti characterized chiefly by nipple-shaped protuberances or tubercles on their surface
Melocactus,
genus Melocactus
genus of strongly ribbed globose or spheroid cacti of tropical South and Central America and the Caribbean
Rhipsalis,
genus Rhipsalis
large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic unarmed cacti with usually segmented stems and pendulous branches; flowers are small followed by berrylike fruits
Zygocactus,
genus Zygocactus
small genus of Brazilian cacti having flat fleshy usually branched joints and showy red or pink flowers followed by red fleshy fruits
Agdestis,
genus Agdestis
a genus with one species that is a rapidly growing climbing vine with tuberous roots; grown in hot climates
Rivina,
genus Rivina
small genus of erect perennial shrubby herbs; tropical and subtropical America
Calandrinia,
genus Calandrinia
large genus of low-growing herbs; widespread throughout tropical and warm temperate regions having usually basal leaves and panicles of purplish ephemeral flowers
Claytonia,
genus Claytonia
genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes
Lewisia,
genus Lewisia
genus of western North American low-growing herbs having linear woolly leaves and large pink flowers
Montia,
genus Montia
small genus of densely tufted annual herbs; north temperate regions and South America and tropical Africa and Asia
Spraguea,
genus Spraguea
small genus of usually perennial herbs having deep woody taproots and flower heads of umbels or cymes
Polanisia,
genus Polanisia
widely distributed herbs having palmate leaves and creamy white to or pink to magenta flowers with many stamens of unequal length
Alliaria,
genus Alliaria
a genus of herbs of the family Cruciferae; have broad leaves and white flowers and long siliques
Arabis,
genus Arabis
annual to perennial woody herbs of temperate North America, Europe and Asia: rockcress
Cakile,
genus Cakile
small genus of succulent annual herbs found on sandy shores of North America and Europe
Dentaria,
genus Dentaria
usually included in genus Cardamine; in some classifications considered a separate genus
Crambe,
genus Crambe
annual or perennial herbs with large leaves that resemble the leaves of cabbages
Descurainia,
genus Descurainia
includes annual or biennial herbs of America and Europe very similar to and often included among those of genera Sisymbrium or Hugueninia; not recognized in some classification systems
genus Draba
large genus of low tufted herbs of temperate and Arctic regions
Erysimum,
genus Erysimum
large genus of annual or perennial herbs some grown for their flowers and some for their attractive evergreen leaves; Old World and North America
genus Sisymbrium
genus of Old World annual or biennial or perennial herbs with racemose flowers; many are considered to be weeds
Papaver,
genus Papaver
type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowers
genus Bocconia
tropical American trees or shrubs closely related to genus Macleaya
genus Achillea
perennial often aromatic and sometimes mat-forming herbs of north temperate regions: yarrow; milfoil
Acroclinium,
genus Acroclinium
genus of herbs and shrubs of Australia and South Africa: everlasting flower; most species usually placed in genus Helipterum
genus Ageratum
genus of tropical American herbs grown for their flowers
genus Ambrosia
comprising the ragweeds; in some classification considered the type genus of a separate family Ambrosiaceae
genus Ammobium
small genus of Australian herbs grown for their flowers
genus Andryala
a genus of hardy hairy latex-producing perennials of Mediterranean area
Antennaria,
genus Antennaria
small woolly perennial herbs having small whitish discoid flowers surrounded by a ring of club-shaped bristles
genus Arnica
large genus of herbs of north temperate and Arctic regions
genus Artemisia
usually aromatic shrubs or herbs of north temperate regions and South Africa and western South America: wormwood; sagebrush; mugwort; tarragon
genus Aster
large genus of herbs widely cultivated for their daisylike flowers
genus Ayapana
genus of tropical American herbs sometimes included in genus Eupatorium
Baccharis,
genus Baccharis
shrubs of western hemisphere often having honey-scented flowers followed by silky thistlelike heads of tiny fruits; often used for erosion control
Boltonia,
genus Boltonia
genus of tall leafy perennial herbs of eastern America and eastern Asia having flowers that resemble asters
Brickellia,
genus Brickelia
genus of herbs of southwestern America having usually creamy florets followed by one-seeded fruits in a prominent bristly sheath
Cacalia,
genus Cacalia
genus of tall smooth herbs of forested mountains of Europe and Asia minor; in some classifications includes many plants usually placed in genus Emilia
genus Chrysanthemum
in some classifications many plants usually assigned to the genus Chrysanthemum have been divided among other genera: e.g. Argyranthemum; Dendranthema; Leucanthemum; Tanacetum
genus Coreopsis
genus of American plants widely cultivated for their flowers
genus Cosmos
genus of tropical American plants cultivated for their colorful flowers
Cotula,
genus Cotula
cosmopolitan herbs especially southern hemisphere; many used as ground covers
genus Dahlia
genus of perennial tuberous plants of Mexico and Central America
genus Erechtites
coarse herbs with whitish discoid flower heads and silky pappus
Erigeron,
genus Erigeron
cosmopolitan genus of usually perennial herbs with flowers that resemble asters; leaves occasionally (especially formerly) used medicinally
genus Gazania
genus of tomentose tropical African herbs with milky sap
Haplopappus,
genus Haplopappus
genus of North and South American perennial herbs or shrubs with yellow flowers; in some classifications include species placed in other genera especially Hazardia
Hazardia,
genus Hazardia
small genus of shrubs and subshrubs of western United States having flowers that change color as they mature
genus Helianthus
genus of tall erect or branched American annual or perennial herbs with showy flowers: sunflowers
Helichrysum,
genus Helichrysum
large genus of mostly African and Australian herbs and shrubs: everlasting flowers; in some classifications includes genus Ozothamnus
Helipterum,
genus Helipterum
genus of South African and Australian herbs or shrubs grown as everlastings; the various Helipterum species are currently in process of being assigned to other genera especially genera Pteropogon and Hyalosperma
Hieracium,
genus Hieracium
large genus of perennial hairy herbs of Europe to western Asia to northwestern Africa and North America; few are ornamental; often considered congeneric with Pilosella
Homogyne,
genus Homogyne
small genus of low perennial herbs of montane Europe; in some classifications included in genus Tussilago
Hulsea,
genus Hulsea
small genus of erect balsam-scented herbs; Pacific coast of the northwestern United States
genus Inula
genus of Old World herbs or subshrubs: elecampane
genus Iva
small genus of American herbs or shrubs; in some classifications placed in a separate family Ambrosiaceae
genus Krigia
small herbs closely related to chicory: dwarf dandelions
Lagenophera,
genus Lagenophera
small genus of herbs of Australia and South America having small solitary white or purple flowers similar to true daisies of genus Bellis
Layia,
genus Layia
genus of western United States annuals with showy yellow or white flowers
Madia,
genus Madia
genus of sticky herbs with yellow flowers open in morning or evening but closed in bright light
Matricaria,
genus Matricaria
chiefly Old World strong-smelling weedy herbs; comprises plants sometimes included in other genera: e.g. Tanacetum; Tripleurospermum
genus Mutisia
genus of South American shrubs or lianas having large flower heads with feathery pappuses
Nabalus,
genus Nabalus
genus of North American and east Asian perennial herbs; sometimes included in genus Prenanthes
Olearia,
genus Olearia
large genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or small trees with large daisylike flowers
Packera,
genus Packera
genus of American of east Asian perennial herbs with yellow to orange or red flower rays; sometimes included in genus Senecio
Picris,
genus Picris
genus of weedy Old World yellow-flowered herbs usually containing a bitter-tasting substance: bitterweed
Pilosella,
genus Pilosella
genus of hairy perennial herbs with horizontal rhizomes and leafy or underground stolons; Eurasia and North Africa; often considered congeneric with Hieracium
Piqueria,
genus Piqueria
small genus of tropical American perennial herbs or subshrubs with white to pale yellow flowers; often included in genus Stevia
Prenanthes,
genus Prenanthes
genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs having pinnatisect leaves small heads of drooping yellowish to purple flowers; sometimes includes species often placed in genus Nabalus
genus Pteropogon
genus of Australian and South African herbs including some from genus Helipterum
Pyrethrum,
genus Pyrethrum
used in former classifications for plants later placed in genus Chrysanthemum and now often included in genus Tanacetum
Raoulia,
genus Raoulia
genus of low-growing mat-forming New Zealand plants; in some classifications includes species placed in genus Haastia
Ratibida,
genus Ratibida
genus of perennial wildflowers of North American plains and prairies; often cultivated for their showy flower heads
genus Rhodanthe
genus of xerophytic herbs and shrubs of South Africa and Australia; sometimes included in genus Helipterum
Senecio,
genus Senecio
enormous and diverse cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs and vines and herbs including many weeds
Seriphidium,
genus Seriphidium
woody plants grown chiefly for their silver or grey and often aromatic foliage; formerly included in the genus Artemisia
genus Stevia
genus of shrubs and herbs of tropical and warm Americas
Tanacetum,
genus Tanacetum
a large genus of plants resembling chrysanthemums; comprises some plants often included in other genera especially genus Chrysanthemum
genus Tithonia
genus of robust herbs of Mexico and Central America: Mexican sunflower
Tussilago,
genus Tussilago
genus of low creeping yellow-flowered perennial herbs of north temperate regions: coltsfoots; in some classifications includes species often placed in other genera especially Homogyne and Petasites
genus Ursinia
genus of South African herbs and shrubs cultivated as ornamentals
Verbesina,
genus Verbesina
herbs and shrubs of warm North America to Mexico; includes plants formerly placed in genus Actinomeris
genus Vernonia
genus of New World tropical herbs or shrubs with terminal cymose heads of tubular flowers
genus Wyethia
coarse leafy perennial plants resembling sunflowers found especially in the western United States
Xanthium,
genus Xanthium
coarse herbs having small heads of greenish flowers followed by burrs with hooked bristles
genus Xeranthemum
genus of annual densely hairy herbs of Mediterranean to southwestern Asia
genus Zinnia
genus of annual or perennial plants of tropical America having solitary heads of brightly colored flowers
genus Loasa
genus of tropical American prickly herbs or subshrubs
Alcea,
genus Alcea
genus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers: hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Althaea
genus Althaea
hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Alcea
genus Hibiscus
large genus of tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees often grown as ornamentals for their profusion of large flowers in a variety of colors
Iliamna,
genus Iliamna
small genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs; some often placed in other genera
Lavatera,
genus Lavatera
widespread genus of herbs or softwood arborescent shrubs cultivated for their showy flowers
genus Pavonia
genus of tropical hairy shrubs or herbs of tropics and subtropics especially South America
Sida,
genus Sida
large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances
Sidalcea,
genus Sidalcea
genus of showy plants of western North America having palmate leaves and variously colored racemose flowers
Ceiba,
genus Ceiba
tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers
genus Montezuma
one species: medium-sized evergreen tree of Puerto Rico or Mexico
genus Sterculia
type genus of the Sterculiaceae: deciduous or evergreen trees of Old and New World tropics and subtropics
Helicteres,
genus Helicteres
genus of shrubs and small trees of tropical America and Asia having cylindrical fruits spirally twisted around one another
Tilia,
genus Tilia
deciduous trees with smooth usually silver-grey bark of North America and Europe and Asia: lime trees; lindens; basswood
Grewia,
genus Grewia
a genus of tropical and subtropical Old World climbers or shrubs or trees
genus Erica
large genus of low much-branched woody evergreens ranging from prostrate subshrubs to trees: true heaths
genus Andromeda
low-growing shrubs of northern regions of northern hemisphere
genus Arbutus
large evergreen shrubs and trees of southern Europe and western North America: strawberry tree; madrona
Cassiope,
genus Cassiope
low tufted evergreen shrubs of colder parts of north temperate regions having moss-like foliage and nodding white or pink flowers
Lyonia,
genus Lyonia
evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees of United States to Antilles and eastern Asia to the Himalaya
genus Rhododendron
large genus of evergreen shrubs native to cooler regions of the northern hemisphere having showy flowers
genus Galax
evergreen herbs of southeastern United States
genus Shortia
evergreen perennial herbs of North America and eastern Asia: oconee bells
genus Pyrola
short-stemmed perennial herbs of cool or temperate regions: wintergreen; shinleaf
Orthilia,
genus Orthilia
a shrubby perennial rhizomatous evergreen herb; grows in damp coniferous woodlands in northern temperate regions
Chimaphila,
genus Chimaphila
small genus of evergreen herbs with long creeping rootstocks and shining leaves; North America; Europe; east Asia
Hypopitys,
genus Hypopitys
term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa
Castanopsis,
genus Castanopsis
evergreen trees and shrubs of warm regions valued for their foliage; southeastern United States and eastern Australia and northern New Zealand
Carpinus,
genus Carpinus
mostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs: hornbeams; sometimes placed in subfamily Carpinaceae
Ostrya,
genus Ostrya
deciduous monoecious trees of Europe and Asia and America; sometimes placed in subfamily or family Carpinaceae
Ostryopsis,
genus Ostryopsis
deciduous monoecious shrubs of China and Mongolia resembling trees of the genus Ostrya; sometimes placed in subfamily or family Carpinaceae
Corylus,
genus Corylus
deciduous monoecious nut-bearing shrubs of small trees: hazel; sometimes placed in the subfamily or family Corylaceae
Epilobium,
genus Epilobium
large widely distributed genus of herbs and subshrubs of especially western North America and Arctic areas
Melastoma,
genus Melastoma
type genus of Melastomataceae; Asiatic shrubs with leathery leaves and large purple flowers followed by edible fleshy black berries
Medinilla,
genus Medinilla
tropical Old World ornamental evergreen shrubs having fleshy leaves and large panicles of white pink flowers
genus Begonia
large genus of tropical succulent plants widely cultivated
genus Dillenia
East Indian and Australian shrubs and trees having panicles of large white or yellow flowers
genus Clusia
tropical American aromatic trees or shrubs; often epiphytic; some stranglers
Hypericum,
genus Hypericum
large almost cosmopolitan genus of evergreen or deciduous shrubs and herbs with often showy yellow flowers; cosmopolitan except tropical lowlands and Arctic or high altitudes and desert regions
Mesua,
genus Mesua
genus of tropical Asiatic trees having large solitary flowers
Caryocar,
genus Caryocar
type genus of the Caryocaraceae; South American trees yielding strong fine-grained wood and edible nuts
Cistus,
genus Cistus
small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa
genus Helianthemum
widely distributed evergreen or semi-evergreen shrublets; America; Europe and North Africa to Asia Minor and central Asia
genus Xylosma
genus of tropical American and Asiatic spiny evergreen trees and shrubs
Fouquieria,
genus Fouquieria
resinous succulent trees or shrubs of desert and semidesert regions of southwestern United States that are leafless most of the year
Ochna,
genus Ochna
type genus of Ochnaceae; evergreen trees and shrubs of Old World tropics
genus Reseda
Old World genus of herbs having racemose flowers: mignonette; dyer's rocket
Tamarix,
genus Tamarix
genus of deciduous shrubs or small trees of eastern Mediterranean regions and tropical Asia
Myricaria,
genus Myricaria
small genus of deciduous shrubs or subshrubs of southern Europe to Siberia and China; tolerant of chalky soil
Hybanthus,
genus Hybanthus
a genus of herbs and small shrubs with white or purple flowers; grows in tropical or subtropical regions
Melicytus,
genus Melicytus
a genus of deciduous shrubs or trees; fruit is a berry; grow in New Zealand and Fiji and Solomon Islands
Brachystegia,
genus Brachystegia
small genus of tropical African timber trees having pale golden heartwood uniformly striped with dark brown or black:
Cassia,
genus Cassia
some genus Cassia species often classified as members of the genus Senna or genus Chamaecrista
Chamaecrista,
genus Chamaecrista
genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassia
genus Senna
genus of shrubs and trees and herbs many of which are often classified as members of the genus Cassia
genus Amorpha
American herbs or shrubs usually growing in dry sunny habitats on prairies and hillsides
Andira,
genus Andira
small genus of evergreen trees of tropical America and western Africa
Astragalus,
genus Astragalus
large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
Cajanus,
genus Cajanus
erect densely branched shrubby perennials of Old World tropics; naturalized in other warm regions
Centrosema,
genus Centrosema
a genus of chiefly tropical American vines of the family Leguminosae having trifoliate leaves and large flowers
Cercis,
genus Cercis
deciduous shrubs and trees of eastern Asia, southern Europe and the United States
Chamaecytisus,
genus Chamaecytisus
small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods; often especially formerly included in genus Cytisus
genus Crotalaria
large genus of herbs with simple leaves and racemes of yellow flowers; mainly of tropical Africa
Dalbergia,
genus Dalbergia
large genus of tropical trees having pinnate leaves and paniculate flowers and cultivated commercially for their dramatically grained and colored timbers
Daviesia,
genus Daviesia
genus of Australasian shrubs and subshrubs having small yellow or purple flowers followed by short triangular pods
genus Derris
genus of Old World tropical shrubs and woody vines
Dolichos,
genus Dolichos
genus of chiefly tropical vines often placed in genera Dipogon or Lablab or Macrotyloma
genus Erythrina
genus of attractive tropical shrubs or trees with usually red flowers
genus Gastrolobium
genus of Australian evergreen shrubs poisonous to livestock: poison bush
Genista,
genus Genista
chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of Mediterranean area and western Asia: broom
genus Gliricidia
small genus of low-branching profusely flowering trees of tropical America
Indigofera,
genus Indigofera
genus of tropical herbs and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and spurred flowers in long racemes or spikes
Jacksonia,
genus Jacksonia
genus of yellow-flowered Australian unarmed or spiny shrubs without true leaves but having leaflike stems or branches
Laburnum,
genus Laburnum
flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous
Lathyrus,
genus Lathyrus
genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea
genus Lespedeza
genus of shrubs or herbs of tropical Asia and Australia and the eastern United States
Lens,
genus Lens
genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils
Onobrychis,
genus Onobrychis
genus of Old World herbs having pinnate leaves and pink or whites racemose flowers followed by flat unjointed pods
Ononis,
genus Ononis
genus of European subshrubs or herbs having pink or purple or yellow solitary or clustered flowers: restharrow
Ormosia,
genus Ormosia
genus of tropical shrubs and trees having usually odd-pinnate leaves with large leaflets and pink to reddish wood
Oxytropis,
genus Oxytropis
large widely-distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or subshrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and racemose or spicate flowers each having a pea-like corolla with a clawed petal
Piscidia,
genus Piscidia
genus of shrubs or small trees having indehiscent pods with black seeds; roots and bark yield fish poisons
Psoralea,
genus Psoralea
widely distributed genus of herbs or shrubs with glandular compound leaves and spicate or racemose purple or white flowers
genus Sesbania
small genus of tropical and subtropical leguminous herbs or shrubs or trees
Sophora,
genus Sophora
cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and showy flowers; some species placed in genus Podalyria
Vicia,
genus Vicia
widely distributed genus of annual or perennial and often climbing herbs
Vigna,
genus Vigna
genus of vines or erect herbs having trifoliate leaves and yellowish or purplish flowers; of warm or tropical regions; most species often placed in genus Phaseolus
Virgilia,
genus Virgilia
genus of South African trees having pinnate leaves and rose-purple flowers followed by leathery pods
genus Wisteria
Asiatic deciduous woody vine having large drooping racemes of white or bluish or purple or pinkish flowers and velvety pods; widely grown as an ornamental
Rosa,
genus Rosa
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
genus Agrimonia
genus of herbs found chiefly in north temperate regions having pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by bristly fruit
Malus,
genus Malus
apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere
Photinia,
genus Photinia
genus of deciduous and evergreen east Asian trees and shrubs widely cultivated as ornamentals for their white flowers and red fruits; in some classifications includes genus Heteromeles
Prunus,
genus Prunus
a genus of shrubs and trees of the family Rosaceae that is widely distributed in temperate regions
Amygdalus,
genus Amygdalus
used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus
genus Pyracantha
Eurasian evergreen thorny shrubs bearing red or orange-red berries
Sorbus,
genus Sorbus
a genus of shrubs or trees of the family Rosaceae having feathery leaves
Rubia,
genus Rubia
type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots
genus Gardenia
large genus of attractive Old World tropical shrubs and small trees
genus Genipa
tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs bearing yellow flowers and succulent edible fruit with a thick rind
Nauclea,
genus Nauclea
small genus of evergreen tropical shrubs or trees with smooth leathery leaves
Pinckneya,
genus Pinckneya
small genus of shrubs or small trees of southeastern United States and northern South America
genus Scabiosa
annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs; mainly Mediterranean
genus Impatiens
annual or perennial herbs with stems more or less succulent; cosmopolitan except for South America, Australia, and New Zealand
Erodium,
genus Erodium
geraniums of Europe and South America and Australia especially mountainous regions
Bursera,
genus Bursera
type genus of Burseraceae; tropical and subtropical American shrubs and trees some yielding timber and gum elemi
Protium,
genus Protium
genus of chiefly tropical American trees having fragrant wood and yielding gum elemi
Melia,
genus Melia
type genus of the Meliaceae: East Indian and Australian deciduous trees with leaves resembling those of the ash
genus Turreae
genus of trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia and Australia
genus Lepidobotrys
a genus of dicotyledonous trees belonging to the family Lepidobotryaceae
genus Oxalis
type genus of the Oxalidaceae; large genus of plants having leaves that resemble clover and variously colored flowers usually clustered in umbels
Ruta,
genus Ruta
type genus of the Rutaceae; strong-scented Eurasian herbs
Fortunella,
genus Fortunella
small genus of shrubs native to south China producing small ovoid fruits resembling oranges: includes kumquats
Simarouba,
genus Simarouba
type genus of Simaroubaceae; tropical American trees and shrubs having a pale soft wood and bitter bark
genus Ailanthus
small genus of east Asian and Chinese trees with odd-pinnate leaves and long twisted samaras
genus Quassia
tropical trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and large scarlet flowers; bark is medicinal
Tropaeolum,
genus Tropaeolum
a tropical American genus of dicotyledonous climbing or diffuse pungent herbs constituting the family Tropaeolaceae
Zygophyllum,
genus Zygophyllum
usually tropical herbs or shrubs having ill-smelling foliage and flower buds that are used as capers: bean capers
Larrea,
genus Larrea
xerophytic evergreen shrubs; South America to southwestern United States
Salix,
genus Salix
a large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows
Populus,
genus Populus
a genus of trees of the family Salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere; poplars
Viscum,
genus Viscum
type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods
genus Hydrangea
type genus of Hydrangeaceae; large genus of shrubs and some trees and vines with white or pink or blue flower clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
Decumaria,
genus Decumaria
small genus of woody climbers with adhesive aerial roots; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
genus Deutzia
genus of ornamental mostly deciduous shrubs native to Asia and Central America; widespread in cultivation; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
genus Philadelphus
mock orange: type and sole genus of the subfamily Philadelphaceae; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
Schizophragma,
genus Schizophragma
small genus of deciduous climbing and creeping shrubs with white flowers in flat clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
Saxifraga,
genus Saxifraga
type genus of the Saxifragaceae; large genus of usually perennial herbs of Arctic and cool regions of northern hemisphere: saxifrage
genus Bergenia
genus of perennial spring-blooming rhizomatous herbs with thick evergreen leaves; eastern Asia
Heuchera,
genus Heuchera
genus of North American herbs with basal cordate or orbicular leaves and small panicled flowers
Mitella,
genus Mitella
genus of low slender herbs of North America and northeastern Asia having flowers with trifid or pinnatifid petals
genus Parnassia
genus of bog herbs of Arctic and northern temperate regions
genus Suksdorfia
small genus of rhizomatous herbs of northwestern America and South America
Tellima,
genus Tellima
genus of hardy perennials with palmately lobed leaves and long racemes of small nodding five-petaled flowers; western North America
Tiarella,
genus Tiarella
small genus of North American herbs having mostly basal leaves and slender racemes of delicate white flowers
genus Catalpa
a dicotyledonous genus of plants belonging to the family Bignoniaceae; has large flowers (white or mottled) and long terete pods
Crescentia,
genus Crescentia
a genus of tropical American trees of the family Bignoniaceae; has a short trunk and crooked limbs and drooping branches
genus Gesneria
large genus of tropical American herbs having showy tubular flowers
genus Episcia
genus of tropical American herbs having soft hairy foliage
genus Gloxinia
small genus of tropical American herbs with leafy stems and axillary flowers
genus Nemophila
genus of ornamental chiefly California herbs: baby blue-eyes
genus Phacelia
American herbs with usually pinnatifid leaves and blue or purple or white flowers in scorpioid cymes
Ballota,
genus Ballota
perennial herbs or subshrubs of especially Mediterranean area: black horehound
genus Coleus
genus of Old World tropical plants cultivated for their variegated leaves; various plants sometimes placed in genera Plectranthus or Solenostemon
genus Phlomis
large genus of Old World aromatic herbs or subshrubs or shrubs having often woolly leaves
genus Plectranthus
large genus of ornamental flowering plants; includes some plants often placed in the genus Coleus
Prunella,
genus Prunella
small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal spikes of small purplish or white flowers
genus Salvia
large genus of shrubs and subshrubs of the mint family varying greatly in habit: sage
Solenostemon,
genus Solenostemon
genus of shrubby often succulent herbs of tropical Africa and Asia; includes some plants often placed in genus Coleus
Stachys,
genus Stachys
large genus of usually woolly or hairy herbs or subshrubs or shrubs; temperate eastern hemisphere; tropical Australasia
Teucrium,
genus Teucrium
large widely distributed genus of perennial herbs or shrubs or subshrubs; native to Mediterranean region to western Asia
Aureolaria,
genus Aureolaria
small genus of North American herbs often root-parasitic and bearing golden-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Gerardia
genus Calceolaria
large genus of tropical American herbs and shrubs with showy cymose flowers
genus Digitalis
genus of Eurasian herbs having alternate leaves and racemes of showy bell-shaped flowers
genus Gerardia
genus of annual or perennial herbs with showy pink or purple or yellow flowers; plants often assigned to genera Aureolaria or Agalinis
Agalinis,
genus Agalinis
semiparasitic herb with purple or white or pink flowers; grows in the United States and West Indies
Penstemon,
genus Penstemon
large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America
genus Veronica
widespread genus of herbs with pink or white or blue or purple flowers: speedwell
Capsicum,
genus Capsicum
chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers
Lycium,
genus Lycium
deciduous and evergreen shrubs often spiny; cosmopolitan in temperate and subtropical regions
genus Nierembergia
genus of tropical American erect or creeping herbs with solitary flowers
genus Verbena
type genus of the Verbenaceae; genus of herbaceous perennials and subshrubs
genus Croton
tropical shrubs and herbs; source of croton oil
Codiaeum,
genus Codiaeum
evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with thick and colorful leathery leaves; Malaya and Pacific islands
genus Angelica
biennial or perennial herbs of the northern hemisphere; have a taproot
genus Astrantia
a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Umbelliferae with aromatic roots and palmate leaves and showy flowers
Cicuta,
genus Cicuta
small genus of perennial herbs having deadly poisonous tuberous roots: water hemlock
Eryngium,
genus Eryngium
large genus of decorative plants with thistlelike flower heads; cosmopolitan in distribution
Heracleum,
genus Heracleum
widely distributed genus of plants with usually thick rootstocks and large umbels of white flowers
Sium,
genus Sium
perennial of wet and marshy places in the northern hemisphere: water parsnips
Cornus,
genus Cornus
a rosid dicot genus of the family Cornaceae including: dogwood; cornel: perennial chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of temperate regions of northern hemisphere
Corokia,
genus Corokia
evergreen shrubs with intricately twisted wiry stems that in summer are smothered in small yellow flowers; grows in New Zealand