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Flowers
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arboretum Gallery 
 A browsable collection of nearly 50 photographs of flowers taken in Santa Cruz and throughout the world. From the Arboretum, University of California, Santa Cruz. http://www2.ucsc.edu/arboretum/gallery/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 3, 2003 Baobab
Provides information about the "strange looking tree that grows in low-lying areas in Africa and Australia." Describes the tree's flowers and fruit, uses, and native legends involving the tree. Includes photos. From the Kruger National Park (South Africa) safari information site. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_baobab.html Topics: Crops, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 27, 2005 California Wildflowers
Photographs, a description, and distribution information for every California wildflower. Users can browse by color, common name, Latin name, or family name. A California map of floristic regions is also included. From the California Academy of Sciences. http://research.calacademy.org/research/botany/wildflow/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 18, 2008 CalPhotos: California Poppies
Visitors to this site can view nearly 200 images of the California state wild flower, the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica). Each image links to the photographer's name, the creation date and location, copyright usage guidelines, additional plant information, other databases, and related websites. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?where-genre=Plant&rel-cname=like&where-cname=California+Po Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Dec 31, 2005 Dendrology at Virginia Tech
Fact sheets on over 450 species of woody plants and trees are browsable by botanic name and searchable, providing descriptions and photographs of leaves, twigs, flowers, bark, fruit, and form. The leaf and twig identification feature leads to these fact sheets; there is a separate collection of pictures of fall colors of individual species. Questions may be asked of Dr. Dendro . There are related links. From the Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech. http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 9, 2002 Dogwoods Bloom, and Music Echoes
This companion site to a National Public Radio (NPR) program features music "experts imagined as the voice of the dogwood" tree in bloom. Provides audio of the program and music clips. Also includes background information about the dogwood, an article on disease-resistant dogwoods, photos, and related links. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4600468 Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 19, 2005 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
This garden in Coral Gables, Florida, features "extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines." The site includes information about and images of displays and exhibits (such as tropical rain forest, Keys coastal habitat, and tropical fruit), the "Virtual Herbarium [which] is a text and photographic database of the specimens" in the garden's herbarium, a Florida flora picture gallery, links to related sites, and more. http://www.fairchildgarden.org/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Flowerbase
A database of nearly 15,000 pictures of flowers, plants, and garden plants. Searchable by botanical name, VBN number, and common name. Available in several languages. From Flowerweb, an international flower and plant company. http://www.flowerbase.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Mar 31, 2005 The Genus Eschscholzia: California Poppies and Their Relatives
Information about the California poppy, Eschscholzia californica, and its relatives in the genus Eschscholzia. Provides a brief history of the California state flower; a key to the species of Eschscholzia with descriptions, photographs, and range information; phylogeny of Eschscholzia and its relatives; and a bibliography. http://www.csupomona.edu/~jcclark/poppy/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Aug 24, 2004 The Hidden Forest
Searchable information about the lichen, bryophytes, fungi, and slime moulds that carpet forest floors. It includes structure, classification, life cycles, reproduction, and habitat. Included are many photographs and a glossary. There are also related Links and Books . The author's Home Page contains photographs of Carnivorous Plants and Orchid Flowers . The emphasis is on those found in New Zealand. http://www.hiddenforest.co.nz/ Topics: Biology, Fruits & Vegetables, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name, Science, Science Last updated Feb 27, 2001 Ikebana International
This international organization's Web site provides information on this Japanese art of flower arrangment: its history, the various styles and schools (with photos and descriptions), and basic information for getting started. There is also a directory of chapters with locations, programs, and websites. http://www.ikebanahq.org/ Topics: Crafts, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated May 3, 2005 Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: An Introduction to the World of Plants from an Evolutionary Perspective
This site explores the evolution of plants. Topics include plant classification, ancient algae, the moving of plants to the land, mosses, ferns, and the development of seeds, and the diversity of flowering plants. Includes many illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Also find a glossary, a bibliography, and related links. Written for first-year college biology students. http://scitec.uwichill.edu.bb/bcs/bl14apl/bl14apl.htm Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Science, Science Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Life Imprints by Lieve Prins: The Copier as Camera
This exhibit "showcases work by one of the pioneers of copy art, or as Prins calls it, 'electrography.' Prins employs a Canon 200 Color Laser Copier to create large-scale art works pieced together from separate photocopies of, among other things, the human figure, birds, earth, leaves, fish and squid." Features a gallery of prints and an introductory essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/prins/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 18, 2006 National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS)
"NCS is primarily for the amateur gardener who enjoys growing chrysanthemums, but also welcomes commercial growers." Features selected articles from the group's journal on topics such as the history of this flower, planting and early care, and soil composition and management. Also includes photos, a discussion forum, information for children, a list of local chapters, and links to related sites. http://www.mums.org Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Noble Foundation Plant Image Gallery
A searchable collection of images to assist with the identification of plants. Currently 600 species of vascular plants are available including those of grasses and grasslike plants; forbs; and trees, shrubs, and woody vines. Browse by common, family, and scientific names. Information may include species and family names, longevity, season, origin, height, the flowering period, and a brief description. Photographs are mostly of plants found in Oklahoma and Texas. http://www.noble.org/WebApps/PlantImageGallery/Index.aspx Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Plants by Name, Science, Science Last updated Sep 17, 2009 One Man's Eye: Photographs from the Alan Siegel Collection
Photographs from collector Alan Siegel, browsable by topic (portraits, still lifes, flowers, nudes and the human form, American views, landscapes, the urban environment, design and abstraction, sports and athletes, and the circus). Includes comments from Siegel and works by Robert Frank, Florence Henri, Weegee, Edward Weston, and others. From the book of same title. http://www.onemanseye.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 25, 2004 OrchidWeb
"A vast array of educational materials are at your fingertips -- culture sheets, FAQs, our Orchid Source Directory, our interactive Forum, archival materials, past magazine issues and articles, commercial growers, Affiliated Societies and organizations, books and periodicals, access to other related Web sites, and much more." From the American Orchid Society. http://www.aos.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Orchid_Information&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=3690 Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Photo Essays at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Over a dozen photo essays of botanical field trips to various places around the world: the Cordillera de Cóndor region of the Andes mountains; the Venezuelan Guayana; Gabon; Madidi National Park, Bolivia; Yunnan, China; and the Republic of Georgia. Other essays focus on dry tropical habitats regions and passionflowers or passionfruit (the species Passifloraceae). Several include plant checklists. Searchable. http://www.mobot.org/mobot/photoessays/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Science Last updated May 10, 2005 Photos: Columbia Basin Wildflowers
Color photos of over 20 wildflowers of the Columbia Basin shrub-steppe region of Washington state. Each photo includes the common and Latin name, as well as descriptive text. Also includes photos of native plant restoration work. http://wnps.org/cbasin/photo.html Topics: Gardening, Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Feb 23, 2004 Plants-in-Motion
A collection of time-lapse movies that demonstrate various phases of plant growth. Areas include germination, photomorphogenesis, circadian responses, flowers, cellular responses, and more. From a professor of biology at Indiana University. http://plantsinmotion.bio.indiana.edu/ Topics: Biology, Film, Movies, & Video, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science Last updated Jan 3, 2006 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Mother's Day
Facts and statistics about the holiday and about mothers. Features data on working mothers, single mothers, number of children, flowers, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013412.html Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Jobs & Work, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Statistics Last updated Mar 16, 2009 Wildflowers of Southern California: A Photographic Gallery
Contains "photographs of wildflowers of the southern California chaparral, desert, mountains, and north coast indexed according to scientific, common, or family names." Includes "What's that plant?" a guide "for determining the names of some common plants" found in these areas. Maintained by a professor of biology at California Lutheran University. http://www.callutheran.edu/Academic_Programs/Departments/Biology/Wildflowers/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Mar 25, 2006 A World of Salvias
This illustrated, commercial site has a gallery with photos, descriptions, and ideal growing conditions for over 80 varieties of salvias (sages), which are popular garden plants notable for their variety of uses and attractiveness to hummingbirds. Other features include salvia flower structure, working with seeds, and links to botanic gardens, nurseries, organizations, and databases. http://www.eclectasy.com/gallery_of_salvias/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated Mar 1, 2005 |
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