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Plants
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Africa Photos From the California Academy of Sciences 
 Nearly 700 photos of African "animals, plants, landscapes, and people/culture from the California Academy of Sciences." Searchable by name, type, country, location, and photographer. Photos include links to additional information. A part of the CalPhotos database. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cas/africa.shtml Topics: Black Resources, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 18, 2006 Aila: Rinko Kawauchi
Collection of photographs that "thematically illustrate notions of birth, life, death, and time." Aila, from the Turkish word 'aile' meaning 'family,' is "a series that celebrates the awe-inspiring essence of life." Includes an introductory essay and photos of eggs, animals, and other natural subjects. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/kawauchi/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 22, 2006 American Clematis Society
This site features basic information about clematis, including a FAQ on growing the plants, photos, and a database of "detailed information on the various cultivars and species, the USDA zones in which they'll grow [(including Southern California)], photos, tips and more." "ACS is a non-profit plant society founded in 1996 for the purpose of encouraging and promoting the development and improvement of Clematis." http://clematis.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated Jul 23, 2005 American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936
"Approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States." The photographs were "produced ... by a group of American botanists generally regarded as one of the most influential in the development of modern ecological studies ... [and] provide an overview of important representative natural landscapes across the nation." Includes essay "Ecology and the American Environment," and bibliography. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/ecology/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated May 11, 2006 American Museum of Natural History Congo Expedition, 1909-1915
An exhibit of scientists Herbert Lang and James P. Chapin's almost six-year expedition to the Central African Congo River basin to catalog the plants and animals they found. Features biographies, notes, field photographs, diaries, illustrations, articles on the anthropology and zoology of the region, video clips, and interactive maps of early 20th century Congo (formerly Zaire). Searchable photos, field notes, anthropological objects, and publications. From the American Museum of Natural History. http://diglib1.amnh.org/ Topics: Environment, Geography, History, Museums, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Sep 18, 2003 The Anatomy of Wood: Microscopic Structure And Grain Of Wood
Photos and illustrations show the structure of wood, grain patterns, cross-sections of trees, and patterns of log cutting. Includes links to related articles about hardwood trees and log cutting. From a biology and botany professor at Palomar College, San Marcos, Calif. http://waynesword.palomar.edu/trjuly99.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 11, 2007 Animals, Insects and Plants of Eastern Washington
This site presents "a glimpse of the richness of flora and fauna found in remote areas of semi-arid Eastern Washington" state. Features a map of Eastern Washington wildlife areas, refuges, and parks. Includes photographs, commentary, maps, and links to other resources. From a wildlife photographer. http://www.bentler.us/eastern-washington/ Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 21, 2006 Anthracnose of Grape
Information about this "significant disease of grapes in rainy, humid, and warm regions of the United States." Includes symptoms, photos of diseased plants, and disease management recommendations. Provides links to related fact sheets. From Ohio State University Extension. Note: opens directly into a PDF document. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/pdf/HYG_3208_08.pdf Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Wine Last updated May 24, 2009 Arizona Highways Magazine
This online version of the magazine covers events, travel and hikes, and native plants and wildlife. Also features virtual tours and photo essays ("full-color images taken by many of America's best photographers"), and related links. Searchable. From the Arizona Department of Transportation. http://www.arizonahighways.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. Travel Last updated May 6, 2004 Calflora: Information on Wild California Plants for Use in Conservation, Education, and Appreciation
Contains searchable summaries of "geographic distribution, habitat, and lifeform data for the [thousands of] vascular plants known to be native or naturalized in California." Searchable or browsable by common name, scientific name, and family name. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.calflora.org/species/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Science, Science Last updated Sep 21, 2006 CalPhotos
A collection of over 100,000 "images of plants, animals, fossils, people, and landscapes." Coverage is worldwide, with a special emphasis on California. Searchable by subject, scientific and common name, location, and photographer. Many of the photographs derive from the California Academy of Sciences. Includes information about the photographers. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Dec 29, 2005 CalPhotos: Plants
A collection of tens of thousands of images of plants (mostly from California). Searchable by name, type, location, country, U.S. state, California county, and photographer. Also browsable by scientific and common name. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/flora/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Science, Science Last updated Jan 9, 2006 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
This park of eighty caves in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico, features the "Big Room," a cave with a ceiling up to 250 feet high, that is one of the largest cave chambers in the world. Twelve public domain photographs illustrate some of the park's features. The site includes general information about the park, programs, tours, and links to cave-related sites. Includes a teacher's guide with links to history activities, geology, bats, plants, and animals located in the caverns, a student glossary, and a list of references. http://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm Topics: Geology, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 30, 2009 The Carnivorous Plant FAQ
Information on the "ecology, cultivation, conservation, and taxonomy of carnivorous plants." Includes photographs. http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Feb 6, 2005 Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
The Association is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. The site provides information on breeds, cat shows, and cat care, as well as photos of top-winning cats. The Fanc-e-Mews section features articles on such topics as plants poisonous to cats, rescue groups, and legislative issues. http://www.cfainc.org/ Topics: Mammals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Aug 16, 2005 Central Washington Native Plants
Over 300 photos of native plants of Central Washington state. "This photographic collection includes descriptions of the species, distribution, habitat, morphology, and ethnobotanical uses." Also includes articles and related links. Searchable and browsable. From a botanist and photographer. http://www.cwnp.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants Last updated Mar 3, 2004 Chelsea Physic Garden
"Chelsea Physic Garden was founded by the Society of Apothecaries in 1673 in order to promote the study of botany in relation to medicine, then known as the 'physic' or healing arts." The site includes a brief history of this London garden as well as a description of its herb, medicinal, and other plant collections and weather data back to 2000. Includes photographs. http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Gardening, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Sep 30, 2003 CITES: Convention on International Trade in Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Gateway to an "international agreement between Governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival." The site provides the treaty and related documents, list of member countries, description of programs, categorized lists of species, export quotas, a photo gallery, lexicons, and more. Some databases require registration (free). Some material available in several languages. Searchable. http://www.cites.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 2, 2006 Conservation & Xeriscape
Water saving and management tips and a guide to the Xeriscape "method of landscaping. .... Rather than a specific 'look' or a limited group of plants, Xeriscape is a combination of seven basic landscaping principles." This site explains the principles and provides before-and-after photographs of gardens landscaped using them. There is some Colorado focus, as the site is from Denver Water; the term "Xeriscape" was coined in the 1980s by one of its environmental planners. http://www.water.denver.co.gov/Conservation/Xeriscape/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jul 8, 2009 Death Valley National Park
They don't call it that for nothing. The National Park Service advises on safely visiting this desert of over three million acres. There's information on hiking trails and backcountry roads; geology, wildlife, and plants; care for this fragile environment; camping; permits; photographs; a detailed park map; ghost towns; and the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act. http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 30, 2009 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 Floridata
"A photographic encyclopedia of landscape plants." To locate a plant, browse the table of contents by scientific name or common name; search by genus, species, or common name; or browse by plant type (annuals, perennials) or plant feature (attracts hummingbirds, drought tolerant). Includes articles and resources on gardening and nature, picture galleries, a gardener's journal, and a discussion board. http://www.floridata.com/ Topics: Gardening, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Mar 27, 2004 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 Forestry Images: The Source for Forest Health, Natural Resources and Silviculture Images
A collection of over 4400 photographs of forest pests including insects, diseases, weeds, invasive organisms, and other damage agents. There are also pictures illustrating silvicultural practices (planting, thinning, harvesting, etc.) as well as photographs of plants, wildlife, people, places, and scenes. Scientific and common names, descriptions, and location where the photograph was take are included with most of the images. The copyrighted photographs may be freely downloaded but registration (free) is required for some higher resolution photos. http://www.forestryimages.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jul 25, 2002 The Fungi of California: Edible Fungi
A list of mushrooms "that are: (1.) Large enough to be considered for the table. (2.) Generally considered edible for most people. (3.) Fairly commonly eaten in California or elsewhere. Please read our general notices on mushroom edibility and pay close attention to the edibility information on each species." Information about each mushroom includes a photograph, description, and links to further information. Created by members of the Mycological Society of San Francisco. http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/edible.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Nov 29, 2004 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 Great Plant Picks
This site features information about the annual plant awards program that helps gardeners identify "outstanding plants for Pacific Northwest gardens." Provides pictures and cultivation advice for hundreds of award-winning landscape plants. "Awards are based on the combined expertise of over forty horticulturists from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia." Conducted by the Elisabeth Carey Miller Botanical Garden in Seattle. http://www.greatplantpicks.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated May 7, 2006 Greenroofs 101
An introduction to "vegetated roof covers, with growing media and plants taking the place of bare membrane, gravel ballast, shingles or tiles." Discusses advantages (ecological, economic, and aesthetic), components, applications, and issues (such as waterproofing, wildlife, and irrigation). Includes lists of suggestions plants for greenroofs (for the United States and Europe) and many photos. From Greenroofs.com, an industry Web resource. http://www.greenroofs.com/Greenroofs101/ Topics: Gardening, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Guide to Poisonous Plants
Search for a poisonous plant by its common or botanical name, or search by symptom, such as lameness, vomiting, or weight loss. Entries include color photographs; description; habitat; animals (including humans) affected; toxic principle; symptoms of gastrointestinal, nervous, integumentory, and other systems; and treatment. Created by a doctor of veterinary medicine at Colorado State University. http://southcampus.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/index.cfm?countno=NO Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Sep 21, 2006 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 Hops Variety Research Project in Western Colorado
Information about a test performed in 2002 and 2003 to research varieties of hops, the plant used in beer brewing. Features many photos (including images of trellises and of sheep grazing), reports on the tests, and related information. From a farm that performed the tests as part of a grant through Colorado State University. http://www.dsrtweyr.com/hops/hopsindex.php Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Crops, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants by Name Last updated Apr 6, 2005 The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington's collection emphasizes "Anglo-American civilization as represented in art, history, and literature, and plants from around the world"; it was left in trust as a research institution in 1919 by the wealthy railroad family that owned it. The site features a calendar of exhibits and events, a virtual reality tour and photographs of the gardens, online exhibitions, and the library's catalog. http://www.huntington.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated May 1, 2002 International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS)
"An organization of horticulturists, conservationists, scientists, and educators all interested in sharing knowledge and news of carnivorous plants." In addition to information about the organization's activities, this site has a FAQ, photo galleries (including the whimsical "Galleria Carnivora"), and selected articles from the "Carnivorous Plant Newsletter." A searchable database includes more in-depth information about carnivorous plants. http://www.carnivorousplants.org/ Topics: Environment, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Mar 31, 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 Invasives on the Web
Information on invasive plant species (weeds). Includes commonly asked questions and answers, documents, photographs, data on weeds that are threatening native biodiversity, and the "Weed Control Methods Handbook: Tools and Techniques for Use in Natural Areas." From the Nature Conservancy's Wildland Invasive Species Program, University of California, Davis. http://tncinvasives.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jan 13, 2009 Jerry Burchfield: Primal Images
Collection of images of botanical subjects made in the Amazon using the lumen print process, which is a cameraless form of photography. Includes an introductory essay that provides an overview of the use of lumen prints and other alternative photographic recording and printing methods. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/burchfield/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 23, 2006 Ketzel Levine's Talking Plants
This companion site to an ongoing National Public Radio (NPR) show contains transcripts and audio clips from programs covering horticulture and gardening topics such as Irish gardens, plant diseases, ferns, and desert gardening. The site also features plant profiles, and photos. http://www.npr.org/programs/talkingplants/ Topics: Media, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 19, 2006 Liberty Hyde Bailey: A Man for All Seasons
Information about the life of the first dean of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University, who was known for being a "botanist, horticulturalist, plant breeder, traveler ... writer and superb editor, environmentalist, philosopher, photographer, poet," and more. Includes an illustrated biography, information about his work, and images of his cyanotype photographs. Also includes a timeline and a bibliography. From the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/bailey/ Topics: Agriculture, Education, Environment, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Poetry, Science Last updated Oct 14, 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 Longmont Dairy Farm: Kids
Games, puzzles, jokes, cow photos, and other dairy-related activities for children. Features a photo tour of a dairy farm and processing plant, recipes, and coloring pages. From a Longmont, Colorado, dairy farm. http://www.longmontdairy.com/kids.htm Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Livestock, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Los Angeles River Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Los Angeles River for fifty miles from the headwaters in the San Fernando Valley to the mouth in the Long Beach harbor. Learn about its tributaries and places along the way to see plants (lists and descriptions are available) and wildlife, as well as locations to pick up bike paths. Includes information about its earliest usage by the Gabrielino Indians and photos of the early bridges, as well as information about the river’s water, microorganisms, human impact, history, art, and related organizations. http://www.laep.org/target/units/river/tour/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Nov 16, 2003 Magnolia Society International
This site features information about growing and caring for the magnolia plant (Magnoliaceae), a list of over 1,000 varieties, and classification information with photos of selected varieties. From "a worldwide organization devoted to the appreciation and study of magnolias." http://www.magnoliasociety.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 15, 2004 Marine Photos
Nearly 100 color photos of fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, and vegetation native to Washington state's Puget Sound. See killer whales, sea otters, common loons, spiny dogfish, and scalyhead sculpin in their native habitats. From the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. http://green.kingcounty.gov/marine/Photos.htm Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 18, 2009 Marion Ownbey Herbarium: Floras
The vascular plants of Kamiak Butte, Smoot Hill, and Rose Creek in Whitman County, Washington state, as well as those of Moscow Mountain, Idaho, are listed here by plant family, genus, and habitat. Includes some photos. Also provides information on weeds, as well as annotated bibliographies for Kamiak Butte and Moscow Mountain. From the Washington State University School of Biological Sciences, Marion Ownbey Herbarium. http://www.wsu.edu:8080/%7Ewsherb/floras_db.html Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Jul 18, 2005 Mount St. Helens Succession Collection
This site features a collection of 235 photographs taken by Dr. Robert del Moral over a 20-year period following the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. "These consist of a series of 'permanent plot views', photos taken of the same site over a period of years, general aspects of impacted habitats, and photos of some of the more common species of plants." Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries. http://content.lib.washington.edu/mtsthelensweb/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 20, 2004 MykoWeb: Mushrooms, Fungi, Mycology
The heart of this site is the descriptions and photos of common fungi of California. But there's more--a glossary of mycological terms, a bibliography of books about mushrooms; an annotated list of other mycological resources, a cookbook and links to more recipes, a directory of North American Mycological Societies (with links to available Web pages), articles, and jokes and other miscellanea. http://www.mykoweb.com/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 17, 2002 National Allergy Bureau (NAB)
The NAB's site provides counts for pollen and spores produced by trees, weeds, grasses, and molds for about 75 cities in the United States. It also provides a FAQ, a pollen and mold photo gallery, a glossary of air quality terms, lists of common plant and mold allergens, seasonal allergen maps, and more. Available in Spanish. The NAB is part of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). http://www.aaaai.org/nab/index.cfm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated May 29, 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 National Hop Association of England
The Web site for this industry association representing hop growers in England features background information about the hop plant, descriptions of hop varieties grown in the United Kingdom, a description of the role of hops in the beer brewing process, a photo gallery, a glossary, and links to other sites about hops in the U.K. http://www.hops.co.uk Topics: Beverages, Crops, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 4, 2006 Native Freshwater Plants [Washington State]
Describes aquatic plants that are native to Washington state, including American waterweed, bladderwort, cattail, coontail, sago pondweed, spatterdock, and water shield. Photographs and detailed information are presented for each plant. Includes information concerning the uses and benefits of aquatic plants. From the Washington State Department of Ecology. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/native/index.html Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Mar 14, 2005 Native Plants of the Palouse
Features information about plants occurring naturally in the rolling hills of the Palouse region of southeastern Washington state. Discusses major plant communities, wildflowers, noxious weeds, introduced plants, endangered and possibly extinct plants, conservation efforts, and related topics. Includes photographs and a bibliography. From Marion Ownbey Herbarium, Washington State University. http://www.wsu.edu:8080/%7Ewsherb/edpages/nativeplant/intro.html Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Jul 19, 2005 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 Our Rose Garden
"This short guide to rose gardening will hopefully help sort through some of the confusion about roses and entice you to include one or more of these plants in your garden." Includes tips for selection, site selection and bed preparation, planting, pruning, and pest and disease protection. Features photos, videos, diagrams, and links to related resources. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/roses/ Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Parasitic Plant Connection
Parasitic plants are organized by family, with photos (some are spectacular), descriptions, distribution maps, lists of genera, bibliographic references, and DNA sequence information, as well as other information. The site also includes a glossary of parasitic plant terms, a list of specialists, and related links. Site by Dan Nickrent of the Department of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. http://www.parasiticplants.siu.edu/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Dec 19, 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 Plant Pathology Photos
This site "offers images captured by a succession of four Cornell University science photographers over the past 100 years. The small galleries ... span a period of great advances in plant pathology -- the study of plant diseases -- and in the photographic methods which are so central to the discipline." Includes brief biographies of the photographers. http://www.plantpath.cornell.edu/plant_pathology/sceneda49.html Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Plants, Technology Last updated Mar 29, 2007 Plants of Western Washington
Designed for botany students, this digital collection presents views of plants commonly found in Western Washington state. Most images "provide 'aspect' level identification such that in most cases, a person with a little training could identify the plant illustrated to species." The collection may be searched by Latin title, accession number, plant status (geographic origin), growth form, common name, elevation factors, and moisture, climate, or soil nitrogen indicator status. From University of Washington Libraries. http://content.lib.washington.edu/plantsweb/ Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Science Last updated Jan 25, 2005 Plants That Tolerate Drought & Dry Conditions
Floridata's list of drought-resistant plants, listed by type (trees, shrubs, palms, grasses, perennials, annuals, cactus and succulents, and vines). Within types, plants are listed by scientific name with common names alongside, and information about them includes photographs, description, culture, warnings, and hardiness zone. http://www.floridata.com/lists/drought_tolerant_plants.cfm Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name, Weather Last updated Apr 5, 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 Poison Ivy, Oak, & Sumac Information Center
A collection of folklore, photographs, and medical information about the allergic skin rashes caused by contact with these wild plants, all of which contain the potent allergen urushiol oil. Includes sections on plant identification, the chemistry of soap, and plant removal and control. Most of the contributions in the treatments section come from the general public and have not been reviewed by medical professionals. http://poisonivy.aesir.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Plants by Name, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 13, 2008 The Royal Horticultural Society
Gardening and botanical information, including scientific and research articles, plants catalog and photographs, gardening advice, information on genetic research, pests and diseases, and the plant registration authority. Also has information on gardening shows throughout Britain. The RHS is "the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening." http://www.rhs.org.uk/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Science, Science Last updated Dec 12, 2008 San Francisco Bay Estuary: A Key to Identifying the Seeds of Wetland Species
Contains photographs of seeds of common vascular plants found in the tidal marshes of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Includes "both fresh and saltwater plants. ... Species are grouped alphabetically by family and can be viewed individually or as family." Many entries include a brief description of morphology, distribution, and habitat. From the Department of Geography, University of California, Berkeley. http://geography.berkeley.edu/ProjectsResources/SF_Estuary/Main_Page.html Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Aug 16, 2003 Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
A list of "plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract." Entries for each plant include photos, common and scientific names, family, toxic principle, and symptoms. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Animal Poison Control Center. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/ Topics: Animals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Upper Skagit Watershed
This online exhibit offers photographic images (1919-1989) of hydroelectric development in the Upper Skagit Watershed in northern Washington state. "These images document the changing landscape, human activities, natural history, and wildlife of the Skagit River and its tributary watersheds." From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives/Exhibits/Skagit/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Technology, Water Last updated Aug 21, 2008 US Fish & Wildlife Service: National Digital Library
A searchable collection of images in the public domain of "wildlife, plants, National Wildlife Refuges and other scenics, as well as wildlife management work." http://www.fws.gov/digitalmedia Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Vascular Plant Image Library
This site contains thousands of plant images. Access is by family-level browsing (Latin names) or by string query search. From the Digital Flora of Texas Project at Texas A&M University. http://botany.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/gallery.htm Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Science, Science Last updated Jan 19, 2009 Vegetable MD Online
Vegetable MD Online provides access to fact sheets produced by Cornell University's Department of Plant Pathology. Diseases of about two dozen vegetables and fruits are listed by crop. There is a photo gallery of diseased plants, news articles and disease alerts, a glossary of plant pathology terms, and links to vegetable IPM (integrated pest management) sites. http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/ Topics: Crops, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 14, 2002 Washington Native Plant Society
This volunteer organization promotes "the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education and advocacy." The Web site includes photographs and descriptions of plants native to specific Washington regions, information on invasive species and endangered plants, articles on native plants, and links to ethnobotany, gardening, and seed and plant sources. http://www.wnps.org/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Science Last updated May 13, 2004 Washington Park Aboretum
Take an online tour of Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum. A collaborative effort between the University of Washington and Seattle's Department of Parks, the arboretum covers 230 acres and contains 4,600 different plant species. The site includes information on the arboretum's history and mission, education programs, maps of walking trails, and an index of plant collections. Spectacular photos. http://depts.washington.edu/wpa/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Dec 10, 2003 Wieslander Vegetation Type Maps & Photographs
A collection of over 3,000 digitized photographs of natural vegetation in California, taken during the 1920s and 1930s as part of a U.S. National Forest Service survey. Many of the photographs feature links to corresponding historical topographical maps from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Searchable, and browsable by place name (quad), species, and interactive map. From the Marian Koshland Bioscience and Natural Resources Library, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/BIOS/vtm/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Scientific Themes Last updated Jun 20, 2007 World Chelonian Trust (WCT)
The WCT exists "to promote the conservation and assure the survival of all tortoises and freshwater turtles." Site includes the "Complete Chelonian Taxonomy List," photographs, general and genus- and species-specific care sheets, articles about differentiating males and females, a nutrient analysis of plants to aid in creating a dietary program, links, and "a comprehensive photo overview of the Animal Markets of China." Searchable. Selected material available in Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. http://www.chelonia.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 10, 2003 World List of Cycads
A searchable database of all known cycads containing information, distribution maps, and photos of this group of plants that has grown since the Permian era. The site features identification and classification charts; history, including evolution and the fossil record; ecology and conservation; and geography and distribution. Also includes information about horticulture, propagation, and landscaping. From the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia. http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/PlantNet/cycad/wlist.html Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Science Last updated Nov 9, 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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