Flowering Plants, BAO-BRI
Angiosperm, any of about 300,000 species of flowering plants, the largest and most diverse group within the kingdom Plantae. Angiosperms represent approximately 80 percent of all the known green plants now living. The angiosperms are vascular seed plants in which the ovule (egg) is fertilized and develops into a seed in an enclosed hollow ovary. The ovary itself is usually enclosed in a flower, that part of the angiospermous plant that contains the male or female reproductive organs or both.
Flowering Plants Encyclopedia Articles By Title
baobab, (genus Adansonia), genus of nine species of deciduous trees of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae).......
Barbados cherry, (Malpighia emarginata), tropical and subtropical shrub or small tree (family Malpighiaceae), cultivated......
barberry, any of almost 500 species of thorny evergreen or deciduous shrubs constituting the genus Berberis of......
Barbeya, genus of dicotyledonous flowering tree, the sole species of which is B. oleoides. It grows in Ethiopia......
barley, (Hordeum vulgare), cereal plant of the grass family Poaceae and its edible grain. Grown in a variety of......
barnyard grass, (Echinochloa crus-galli), coarse tufted grass of the family Poaceae, a noxious agricultural weed.......
barrel cactus, name for a group of more or less barrel-shaped cacti (family Cactaceae) native to North and South......
Basellaceae, the Madeira-vine family of flowering plants in the order Caryophyllales, with 4 genera and 15 to 25......
basil, (Ocimum basilicum), annual herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae), grown for its aromatic leaves. Basil is......
basket-flower, (Plectocephalus americanus), annual wildflower of the aster family (Asteraceae), native to southwestern......
basket-of-gold, (Aurinia saxatilis), ornamental perennial plant of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) with golden......
Bassia, genus of about 10 species of annual plants in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), native primarily to......
basswood, (Tilia americana), species of linden tree of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae) common to North......
bastard toadflax, any of several small annual or perennial herbs of the sandalwood family (Santalaceae) that have......
bay laurel, (Laurus nobilis), fragrant evergreen species of the family Lauraceae, the source of the cooking herb......
bay tree, any of several trees with aromatic leaves, especially the sweet bay, or bay laurel (Laurus nobilis; family......
bayberry, any of several aromatic shrubs and small trees of the genus Myrica in the bayberry family (Myricaceae),......
beach grass, (genus Ammophila), genus of two species of sand-binding plants in the grass family (Poaceae). American......
beach pea, (Lathyrus japonicus), sprawling perennial plant in the pea family (Fabaceae). It occurs on gravelly......
bean, edible seed or seedpod of certain leguminous plants of the family Fabaceae. The genera Phaseolus and Vigna......
bear grass, (genus Xerophyllum), either of two species of North American plants constituting the genus Xerophyllum......
bearberry, (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), flowering prostrate evergreen shrubs of the heath family (Ericaceae), occurring......
beauty bush, (Kolkwitzia amabilis), ornamental flowering shrub of the Linnaea clade in the family Caprifoliaceae,......
bedstraw, (genus Galium), plant genus of about 400 species of low-growing annual or perennial herbs in the madder......
beech, (genus Fagus), genus of about 10 species of deciduous ornamental and timber trees in the family Fagaceae......
beehive cactus, (genus Coryphantha), genus of nearly 60 species of cacti (family Cactaceae) native to western North......
beet, (Beta vulgaris), one of the four cultivated forms of the plant Beta vulgaris of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae),......
begonia, (genus Begonia), genus of more than 2,000 species of mostly rather succulent plants in the family Begoniaceae,......
Begoniaceae, the begonia family of flowering plants in the order Cucurbitales. The Begoniaceae consists of two......
bel fruit, (Aegle marmelos), tree of the family Rutaceae, cultivated for its fruit. The plant is native to India......
bell pepper, (Capsicum annuum), pepper cultivar in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), grown for its thick, mild......
belladonna, (Atropa belladonna), tall bushy herb of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), the source of the crude......
bellflower, (genus Campanula), any of around 420 annual, perennial, and biennial herbs that compose the genus Campanula......
bells of Ireland, (Moluccella laevis), annual plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae), grown as a garden curiosity......
bellwort, any of five species of woodland plants that constitute the genus Uvularia of the family Colchicaceae......
bentgrass, (genus Agrostis), genus of about 150–200 species of annual and perennial grasses in the family Poaceae.......
Berberidaceae, the barberry family of the buttercup order (Ranunculales), comprising 14 genera and 701 species......
Berberidopsidales, small order of woody evergreen dicotyledonous plants, made up of two families (Berberidopsidaceae......
bergamot, one of several fragrant herbs of the genus Monarda (family Lamiaceae) or the fruit of the bergamot orange......
Bermuda grass, (Cynodon dactylon), perennial turfgrass of the family Poaceae, native to the Mediterranean region.......
Beta vulgaris, flowering plant of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae) widely grown for the edible leaves and roots......
Betel chewing is a habit of an estimated one-tenth of the world’s population, and betel is the fourth most common......
Betulaceae, family of six genera and about 145 species of woody flowering plants (order Fagales). Members of the......
Bidens, cosmopolitan genus of weedy herbs in the family Asteraceae, consisting of about 230 species. Bidens plants......
Bignoniaceae, the trumpet creeper or catalpa family of the mint order of flowering plants (Lamiales). It contains......
bilberry, (Vaccinium myrtillus), low-growing deciduous shrub belonging to the heath family (Ericaceae). It is found......
billbergia, any member of a genus (Billbergia) of evergreen epiphytes of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae), containing......
bindweed, plants of the closely related genera Convolvulus and Calystegia (morning glory family; Convolvulaceae),......
birch, (genus Betula), genus of about 40 species of short-lived ornamental and timber trees and shrubs of the family......
bird-of-paradise flower, (Strelitzia reginae), ornamental plant of the family Strelitziaceae native to South Africa.......
bird’s-foot trefoil, (Lotus corniculatus), perennial herbaceous plant of the pea family (Fabaceae). Bird’s-foot......
bird’s-nest orchid, (Neottia nidus-avis), nonphotosynthetic orchid (family Orchidaceae) native to Europe and North......
bishop’s cap cactus, (Astrophytum myriostigma), species of spineless cactus (family Cactaceae) native to Texas......
bitter melon, (Momordica charantia), vine in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) that grows throughout India (but......
bittercress, (genus Cardamine), large genus of annual or perennial herbs of the mustard family (Brassicaceae),......
bitterroot, (Lewisia rediviva), ornamental succulent plant of the purslane family (Portulacaceae), native to western......
bittersweet, any of several vines with colourful fruit. The genus Celastrus, in the staff tree family (Celastraceae),......
black cumin, (Nigella sativa), annual plant of the ranunculus family (Ranunculaceae) grown for its pungent seeds,......
black currant, (Ribes nigrum), species of currant in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its edible berries. Native......
black gum, (Nyssa sylvatica), tupelo tree (family Nyssaceae) prized for its brilliant scarlet autumnal foliage.......
black oak, (Quercus velutina), North American timber tree belonging to the red oak group. The tree is distributed......
black pepper, (Piper nigrum), perennial climbing vine of the family Piperaceae and the hot, pungent spice made......
black walnut, (Juglans nigra), tall tree of the walnut family (Juglandaceae), native to eastern North America and......
black-eyed Susan, (Rudbeckia hirta), North American coneflower (family Asteraceae) commonly cultivated as an attractive......
blackberry, usually prickly fruit-bearing bush of the genus Rubus of the rose family (Rosaceae) known for its dark......
blackberry lily, (Iris domestica), perennial flowering plant of the iris family (Iridaceae), a popular garden flower.......
blackthorn, (Prunus spinosa), spiny shrub of the rose family, native to Europe but cultivated in other regions.......
bladdernut, any shrub or small tree of the genus Staphylea of the family Staphyleaceae. All of the 10–15 known......
bladderwort, (genus Utricularia), genus of carnivorous plants in the family Lentibulariaceae. The bladderwort genus......
bleeding heart, any of several species of Dicentra or the species Lamprocapnos spectabilis (formerly Dicentra spectabilis),......
bloodroot, (Sanguinaria canadensis), plant of the poppy family (Papaveraceae), native throughout eastern and midwestern......
blue-eyed grass, (genus Sisyrinchium), genus of the more than 75 species of perennial grasslike plants of the iris......
bluebell, (genus Hyacinthoides), genus of 11 species of bulbous perennial plants (family Asparagaceae, formerly......
blueberry, any of several North American shrubs of the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae), prized for their sweet......
bluebonnet, any of several North American lupines (Lupinus) of the pea family (Fabaceae). The most famous bluebonnets......
bluegrass, (genus Poa), in botany, the largest genus in the grass family (Poaceae), comprising more than 500 species.......
bluestem, (genus Andropogon), genus of approximately 100 species of grasses in the family Poaceae. Bluestems are......
bog rosemary, (Andromeda polifolia), low evergreen shrub of the heath family (Ericaceae). The plant is native to......
bok choy, (Brassica rapa), member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) that is a variety (chinensis) of Brassica......
Bombacaceae, the bombax or kapok family of flowering trees and shrubs, in the mallow order (Malvales), comprising......
boneset, (Eupatorium perfoliatum), North American plant in the aster family (Asteraceae). The plant is sometimes......
boojum tree, (Fouquieria columnaris), unusual flowering tree (family Fouquieriaceae) endemic to the deserts of......
borage, (Borago officinalis), an edible and ornamental plant with loose drooping clusters of starlike bright blue......
Boraginaceae, borage or forget-me-not family of flowering plants, with 148 genera and more than 2,700 species.......
Boston ivy, (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), clinging woody vine of the grape family (Vitaceae). Native to eastern......
bottle gourd, (Lagenaria siceraria), running or climbing vine of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to tropical......
bottle tree, any of various trees of the genus Brachychiton, in the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae), with......
bougainvillea, (genus Bougainvillea), genus of about 18 species of shrubs, vines, or small trees, belonging to......
bouvardia, (genus Bouvardia), any of about 30 species of evergreen shrubs or herbs of the family Rubiaceae, mostly......
box, In botany, an evergreen shrub or small tree (genus Buxus) of the box family (Buxaceae), best known for the......
box elder, (Acer negundo), hardy and fast-growing tree, of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), native to the central......
boxwood, (family Buxaceae), any of the plants in the family Buxaceae (order Buxales), best known for the ornamental......
boysenberry, a very large bramble fruit, considered to be a variety of blackberry (Rubus ursinus). Possibly a cross......
bramble, (genus Rubus), large genus of flowering plants in the rose family (Rosaceae), consisting of usually prickly......
brassica, (genus Brassica), genus of 37 species of flowering plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), many......
Brassicaceae, the mustard family of flowering plants (order Brassicales), composed of 338 genera and some 3,700......
Brassicales, order of flowering plants that includes cabbages and capers, as well as mignonette, mustard, and nasturtiums.......
breadfruit, (Artocarpus altilis), tree of the mulberry family (Moraceae) and its large fruits that are a staple......
breadnut, (Brosimum alicastrum), prolific tree of the family Moraceae and its edible seeds. The plant is found......
Brisbane box, (Tristania conferta), evergreen tree, of the family Myrtaceae, native to Australia and commonly cultivated......
