Biology

Sanguinaria candensis: Bloodroot Sanguinaria candensis: Bloodroot- Information from Botanical.com, a modern herbal, on this poisonous plant, its description, constituents, medicinal action and uses. Plant Cultures: Opium Poppy Plant Cultures: Opium Poppy- A profile of Papava somniferum, its history, religious significance, production, trade, medicinal, food and other uses. Papaver somniferum Papaver somniferum- Research project by Lindsay Wasicek at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Papaver somniferum: White Poppy Papaver somniferum: White Poppy- Illustration and information from Botanical.com, a modern herbal, on this poisonous plant, its description, constituents, medicinal action and use… Poppies Poppies- Photographic study by John Garrett of these plants and Papaver rhoeas in particular. Papaver dubium Papaver dubium- Several photographs of the Long-headed Poppy, and information on features helping in its identification. Papaver rhoeas Papaver rhoeas- microscopic image Papaver orientale Papaver orientale- image Meconopsis cambrica Meconopsis cambrica- Several photographs and information on the Welsh Poppy. The Genus Eschscholzia The Genus Eschscholzia- California poppies and their relatives Dicentra chrysantha Dicentra chrysantha- image Dendromecon rigida Dendromecon rigida- image Chelidonium majus Chelidonium majus- USDA plant profile of Celandine, with images. Argemone glauca Argemone glauca- image Oxalis Oxalis- Information and range maps for all US species. Oxalis (Yellow Wood Sorrel) Oxalis (Yellow Wood Sorrel)- Image and description of this weed. Oxalis lasiandra Oxalis lasiandra- General information and classification. Oxalis gigantea Oxalis gigantea- General information and classification. Oxalis acetosella Oxalis acetosella- Two photographs of the delicate flower of Wood Sorrel and a brief description of the plant. Oxalis martiana Oxalis martiana- image Oxalis corniculata Oxalis corniculata- image Averrhoa carambola Averrhoa carambola- Research project on the star fruit by Adam Shadick at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Averrhoa carambola Averrhoa carambola- Photographs of flowers and fruits of this tree. Averrhoa carambola Averrhoa carambola- Provides an image of the flower of this species. Averrhoa carambola Averrhoa carambola- Photo of this species. Averrhoa bilimbi Averrhoa bilimbi- Image of flower of this plant. Orobanche foetida Orobanche foetida- Photograph of common vetch infected by this obligate parasite. Orobanche cumana Orobanche cumana- Photograph, description, distribution, ecology and economic significance of the Sunflower Broomrape. Orobanche aegyptiaca Orobanche aegyptiaca- Photograph, description, distribution, ecology and economic significance of Egyptian broomrape. Orobanche ramosa Orobanche ramosa- Photograph of the Branched Broomrape. Orobanche pubescens Orobanche pubescens- Photographs of this species and information on identification. Orobanche lavandulacea Orobanche lavandulacea- Photograph of this species found growing in Crete. Orobanche alba Orobanche alba- Description of Thyme Broomrape and several photographs of the plant. Orobanche sp. Orobanche sp.- image Conopholis americana Conopholis americana- image Conopholis americana Conopholis americana- image Oenothera sp. Oenothera sp.- image Oenothera sp. Oenothera sp.- image Oenothera sp. Oenothera sp.- image Oenothera deltoides Oenothera deltoides- image Ludwigia bonariensis Ludwigia bonariensis- Carolina primrose-willow. Ludwigia hexapetala: Water Primrose Ludwigia hexapetala: Water Primrose- Description, images, and control of this invasive plant in Washington. Ludwigia peruviana Ludwigia peruviana- Photograph of this species. Ludwigia peruviana Ludwigia peruviana- Images and description of Peruvian Primrose Willow. Ludwigia octovalvis Ludwigia octovalvis- image Fuchsia triphylla Fuchsia triphylla- Accession record and photograph at the University of Connecticut. Fuchsia magellanica Fuchsia magellanica- Several photographs of Fuchsia and a description of the shrub. Epilobium ciliatum Epilobium ciliatum- Description of American Willowherb and several photographs. Fireweed Fireweed- Information from Wikipedia on this pioneer species, its synonyms, description and uses. Epilobium hirsutum: Hairy Willow-Herb Epilobium hirsutum: Hairy Willow-Herb- Photograph and general information on this problem wetland plant, its description, growth habit, threats and identification.