Pictures of Angiosperms
Pictures of Angiosperms
Pineapple Plant
Although originally discovered and domesticated in South America, the pineapple is now cultivated in many tropical regions throughout the world. The pineapple plant is a member of a group of plants called bromeliads, or air plants. Their modified leaves and stems catch and store water, which the plant can then use as a resource. Some animals such as tree frogs can use this stored water as a place in which to lay their eggs and rear their young.
Pink and White Lady’s Slipper
Yellowish-green or pink flowers of the genus Cypripedium bear the sac-like lip that gives the Lady’s slipper, a type of orchid, its name.
Pitcher Plant
Pitcher plants, found throughout the tropical and temperate regions of the world, are insectivorous plants, using specially modified leaves to capture and consume insects. Pitcher plants usually grow in poor soils and rely on the captured insects for added nutrition.
Potato Plant
Native to the Andes of Peru, the potato plant is now cultivated throughout the temperate regions of the world. It is grown for human consumption and for its starch, which is used in the manufacture of alcohol and adhesives.
Prickly Pear Cactus
Although native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the southwestern United States, Baja California, and the Sonoran Desert region of Mexico, the prickly pear cactus has been introduced throughout dry, arid regions of the world. The flowers of the prickly pear produce edible fruit suitable for human consumption.
Pumpkin
The term pumpkin can be loosely interchanged with “squash,” referring to plants and fruits of the genus Cucurbita. The plant grows in vines that spread low across the ground, with large leaves and yellow-orange flowers. The fruit is popularly harvested for consumption.
Pussy Willow
The pussy willow belongs to a small family of woody flowering plants and certain trees including aspens and cottonwoods. The fruit of the pussy willow is contained in a capsule with numerous seeds, each of which has a cottonlike thread that acts as a parachute, helping the wind to spread the seeds.
Rhododendron Flower
Species of rhododendron grow worldwide although they appear infrequently in Australia. Rhododendron species vary in size, flower color, and preferred habitat. Most varieties have evergreen leaves and occur in habitats with acid soils.
Rhubarb Plant
The rhubarb plant, originally native to Asia, is now cultivated in many parts of the world. This plant grows best in deep, fertile, well-drained soils. The edible leafstalks, commonly used in the preparation of preserves and pies, contain a combination of naturally occurring acids including ascorbic acid, or vitamin C.
Sage
The sage, a member of the mint family producing colorful, tubular, aromatic flowers, is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. Oils extracted from the leaves are used in flavorings for meat, poultry, and sausage. Sage leaves can also be used to brew a flavorful tea.
Pineapple PlantAlthough originally discovered and domesticated in South America, the pineapple is now cultivated in many tropical regions throughout the world. The pineapple plant is a member of a group of plants called bromeliads, or air plants. Their modified leaves and stems catch and store water, which the plant can then use as a resource. Some animals such as tree frogs can use this stored water as a place in which to lay their eggs and rear their young.
Pink and White Lady’s SlipperYellowish-green or pink flowers of the genus Cypripedium bear the sac-like lip that gives the Lady’s slipper, a type of orchid, its name.
Pitcher PlantPitcher plants, found throughout the tropical and temperate regions of the world, are insectivorous plants, using specially modified leaves to capture and consume insects. Pitcher plants usually grow in poor soils and rely on the captured insects for added nutrition.
Potato PlantNative to the Andes of Peru, the potato plant is now cultivated throughout the temperate regions of the world. It is grown for human consumption and for its starch, which is used in the manufacture of alcohol and adhesives.
Prickly Pear CactusAlthough native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the southwestern United States, Baja California, and the Sonoran Desert region of Mexico, the prickly pear cactus has been introduced throughout dry, arid regions of the world. The flowers of the prickly pear produce edible fruit suitable for human consumption.
PumpkinThe term pumpkin can be loosely interchanged with “squash,” referring to plants and fruits of the genus Cucurbita. The plant grows in vines that spread low across the ground, with large leaves and yellow-orange flowers. The fruit is popularly harvested for consumption.
Pussy WillowThe pussy willow belongs to a small family of woody flowering plants and certain trees including aspens and cottonwoods. The fruit of the pussy willow is contained in a capsule with numerous seeds, each of which has a cottonlike thread that acts as a parachute, helping the wind to spread the seeds.
Rhododendron FlowerSpecies of rhododendron grow worldwide although they appear infrequently in Australia. Rhododendron species vary in size, flower color, and preferred habitat. Most varieties have evergreen leaves and occur in habitats with acid soils.
Rhubarb PlantThe rhubarb plant, originally native to Asia, is now cultivated in many parts of the world. This plant grows best in deep, fertile, well-drained soils. The edible leafstalks, commonly used in the preparation of preserves and pies, contain a combination of naturally occurring acids including ascorbic acid, or vitamin C.
Sage The sage, a member of the mint family producing colorful, tubular, aromatic flowers, is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. Oils extracted from the leaves are used in flavorings for meat, poultry, and sausage. Sage leaves can also be used to brew a flavorful tea.
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