Flowering Plants, QUE-SLI
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.
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Queen Anne’s lace, (Daucus carota carota), biennial subspecies of plant in the parsley family (Apiaceae) that is......
quince, (Cydonia oblonga), a small tree or shrub of the rose family (Rosaceae), grown for its edible fruit. Quince......
radish, (Raphanus sativus), annual or biennial plant in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), grown for its large......
Rafflesiaceae, flowering plant family notable for being strictly parasitic upon the roots or stems of other plants......
ragweed, (genus Ambrosia), genus of about 40 species of weedy plants in the aster family (Asteraceae). Most species......
raisin tree, (species Hovenia dulcis), shrub or tree, of the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), native to East Asia......
rambutan, (Nephelium lappaceum), tree of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). It is native to Malaysia, where it......
ramie, (Boehmeria nivea), fibre-yielding plant of the nettle family (Urticaceae) and its bast fibre, native to......
rampion, any member of the genus Phyteuma, of the bellflower family (Campanulaceae), consisting of about 40 species......
Ranunculaceae, the buttercup family (order Ranunculales), comprising about 2,252 species in 62 genera of flowering......
Ranunculales, the buttercup order of flowering plants, containing 7 families, nearly 164 genera, and around 2,830......
rapeseed, (Brassica napus, variety napus), plant of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) grown for its seeds, which......
raspberry, bramble fruit of the genus Rubus (family Rosaceae). Raspberries are an economically significant crop......
Rauvolfia, genus of plants in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), with 110 species of shrubs and trees native to......
red maple, (Acer rubrum), large, irregularly narrow tree of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), cultivated for......
redbud, (genus Cercis), any of a genus of 10 species of shrubs to small trees in the pea family (Fabaceae), native......
reed, in botany, any of several species of large aquatic grasses, especially the four species constituting the......
rein orchid, (genus Platanthera), genus of about 100 species of terrestrial orchids (family Orchidaceae) found......
rhododendron, (genus Rhododendron), diverse genus of about 1,000 species of woody flowering plants in the heath......
rhodora, (Rhododendron canadense), deciduous shrub of the heath family (Ericaceae), native to northeastern North......
rice, (Oryza sativa), edible starchy cereal grain and the grass plant (family Poaceae) by which it is produced.......
rice-paper plant, (species Tetrapanax papyriferum), shrub or small tree of the ginseng family (Araliaceae), native......
rock cress, (genus Arabis), genus of some 120 species of herbs belonging to the mustard family (Brassicaceae),......
rock rose, (Cistus), any of a genus of 18 species of low to medium-sized shrubs, in the rock rose family (Cistaceae),......
rocket, (genus Sisymbrium), genus of 90 species of plants of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Rockets are often......
Rollinia, genus of 65 tropical American trees and shrubs belonging to the family Annonaceae (order Magnoliales).......
Rosaceae, the rose family of flowering plants (order Rosales), composed of some 2,500 species in more than 90 genera.......
Rosales, the rose order of dicotyledonous flowering plants, containing 9 families, 261 genera, and more than 7,700......
rose, (genus Rosa), genus of some 100 species of perennial shrubs in the rose family (Rosaceae). Roses are native......
rose of Jericho, either of two species of unrelated plants known for their ability to survive dessication. The......
rose of Sharon, (Hibiscus syriacus, or Althaea syriaca), shrub or small tree, in the hibiscus, or mallow, family......
roselle, (Hibiscus sabdariffa), plant of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae) and its fibre, one of the......
rosemary, (Salvia rosmarinus), small evergreen plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae), the leaves of which are used......
rosewood, any of several ornamental timbers, products of various tropical trees native to Brazil, Honduras, Jamaica,......
royal poinciana, (Delonix regia), strikingly beautiful flowering tree of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is native......
Rubiaceae, the madder family (order Gentianales) of flowering plants, consisting of 611 genera with more than 13,150......
rue, (Ruta graveolens), small perennial shrub in the family Rutaceae used as a culinary and medicinal herb. Native......
rush, any of several flowering plants distinguished by cylindrical stalks or hollow, stemlike leaves. They are......
rutabaga, (Brassica napus, variety napobrassica), root vegetable in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), cultivated......
Rutaceae, the rue family of flowering plants (order Sapindales), composed of 160 genera and about 2,070 species.......
rye, (Secale cereale), cereal grass (family Poaceae) and its edible grain that is chiefly used to make rye bread......
ryegrass, (genus Lolium), genus of about 10 species of grass in the family Poaceae. A number of species are grown......
Sabiaceae, plant family (order Proteales) with 4 genera and about 120 species of evergreen trees or lianas native......
sacred lotus, (Nelumbo nucifera), attractive edible aquatic plant of the lotus-lily family (Nelumbonaceae) found......
safflower, flowering annual plant, Carthamus tinctoris, of the Asteraceae family; native to parts of Asia and Africa,......
sage, (Salvia officinalis), aromatic herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae) cultivated for its pungent edible leaves.......
sagebrush, any of various shrubby species of the genus Artemisia (formerly in Seriphidium) of the aster family......
sakaki, low-spreading, flowering evergreen tree (Cleyera ochnacea), of the family Pentaphylacaceae, used in Shintō......
salsify, (Tragopogon porrifolius), biennial herb of the family Asteraceae, native to the Mediterranean region.......
salvia, (genus Salvia), genus of about 960 species of herbaceous and woody plants of the mint family (Lamiaceae).......
sandalwood, (genus Santalum), genus of about 25 species of semiparasitic plants of the family Santalaceae, especially......
sandbur, (genus Cenchrus), genus of about 20 to 25 species of grasses in the family Poaceae. Sandburs are native......
Sansevieria, former genus of about 70 species of flowering plants in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), now placed......
Santalaceae, the sandalwood family (order Santalales), which includes about 44 genera and more than 1,000 species......
Santalales, the sandalwood order of flowering plants, consisting of 7 or 14 families, 151 genera, and about 1,990......
Sapindaceae, the soapberry family of flowering plants (order Sapindales), comprising about 145 genera and some......
Sapindales, order of dicotyledonous flowering plants, containing 9 families, about 460 genera, and some 5,700 species......
sapodilla, (Manilkara zapota), tropical evergreen tree (family Sapotaceae) and its distinctive fruit, native to......
sapote, (Pouteria sapota), plant of the sapodilla family (Sapotaceae) and its edible fruit. Sapote is native to......
Sarraceniaceae, family of carnivorous pitcher plants in the order Ericales, native to North and South America.......
sassafras, (Sassafras albidum), North American tree of the laurel family (Lauraceae), the aromatic leaf, bark,......
satinwood, (Chloroxylon swietenia), tree of the rue family (Rutaceae), native to Southeast Asia, India, and Sri......
sausage tree, (Kigelia africana), tropical tree, the only species of its genus (family Bignoniaceae). It grows......
savory, (genus Satureja), genus of about 30 species of aromatic herbs of the mint family (Lamiaceae). Savory is......
saw palmetto, Any of several shrubby palms chiefly of the southern U.S. and West Indies that have spiny-toothed......
Saxifragaceae, the saxifrage family of flowering plants (order Rosales), comprising 36 genera and about 600 species......
saxifrage, (genus Saxifraga), any of a genus of flowering plants, of the family Saxifragaceae, native in temperate,......
scabious, (genus Scabiosa), genus of about 30 species of annual and perennial herbs of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae).......
schefflera, any of several tropical evergreen trees or shrubs, in the ginseng family (Araliaceae), that are widely......
Schisandraceae, family of three genera and some 90 species of flowering plants of the primitive order Austrobaileyales.......
Scrophulariaceae, the figwort family of flowering plants, one of 26 in the order Lamiales, containing about 65......
sea buckthorn, (Hippophae rhamnoides, family Elaeagnaceae), willowlike shrub growing to about 2.5 m (about 8 feet)......
sea kale, (Crambe maritima), perennial plant in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Native to seashores and cliffs......
sea lavender, (genus Limonium), genus of about 300 species of chiefly perennial herbaceous plants of the family......
sea rocket, (genus Cakile), genus of about seven species of plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Sea rockets......
self-heal, (genus Prunella), genus of 13 species of low-growing perennials in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native......
senna, any of several species of usually yellow-flowered trees or shrubs, especially of the genera Cassia and Senna,......
sensitive plant, (Mimosa pudica), plant in the pea family (Fabaceae) that responds to touch and other stimulation......
Serapias, genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) containing about 25 species native to the Mediterranean region......
serviceberry, (genus Amelanchier), genus of some 20 species of flowering shrubs and small trees of the rose family......
sesame, (Sesamum indicum), erect annual plant of the family Pedaliaceae, grown since antiquity for its seeds, which......
shallot, (Allium cepa, variety aggregatum), mildly aromatic plant of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), grown......
shamrock, any of several similar-appearing trifoliate plants—i.e., plants whose leaves are each divided into three......
sheep’s bit, (Jasione montana), annual to biennial herb of the bellflower family (Campanulaceae), bearing clustered......
shellflower, any of about 250 species of plants in the genus Alpinia of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native......
shepherd’s purse, (Capsella bursa-pastoris), plant of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Native to the Mediterranean......
shooting star, in botany, any of several species of flowering plants formerly of the genus Dodecatheon and now......
Shorea, genus of plants in the family Dipterocarpaceae, comprising about 360 species of tall South Asian evergreen......
shrimp plant, (Justicia brandegeeana), popular border and greenhouse ornamental of the family Acanthaceae, native......
Sideroxylon, genus of 75 species of woody trees and shrubs, within the sapodilla family (Sapotaceae), native to......
silk floss tree, (Ceiba speciosa), thorny flowering tree of the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to South America......
silky oak, (Grevillea robusta), large tree native to Australia and also grown as a street tree in warm areas and,......
Silphium, genus of tall perennial plants in the family Asteraceae, consisting of about 23 yellow-flowered species......
silver bells, (Halesia carolina), deciduous plant, of the storax family (Styracaceae), native to southeastern and......
silver maple, (Acer saccharinum), large, spreading tree, of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), popular as a rapid-growing......
silvergrass, (genus Miscanthus), genus of about 10 species of tall perennial grasses in the family Poaceae, native......
Simaroubaceae, the quassia family of flowering plants, in the order Sapindales, comprising 25 genera of pantropical......
sisal, (Agave sisalana), plant of the family Asparagaceae and its fibre, the most important of the leaf fibre group.......
skunk cabbage, any of three species of plants that grow in bogs and meadows of temperate regions. In eastern North......
slipper flower, (genus Calceolaria), genus of more than 300 species of annual or perennial flowering plants of......