Pictures of Angiosperms
Pictures of Angiosperms Lavender Field Common lavender, a summer-flowering evergreen shrub, is often cultivated in gardens for its fragrant flowers. Lavender is also grown for oil of lavender, a chemical extracted from the flowers and used in the manufacture of perfumes and other materials. Lemon Tree The lemon tree is believed to have been transplanted from the Middle East to Europe and Africa during the Middle Ages. Today the lemon is cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions. The fruit, which is actually considered a berry, is generally produced in great quantities throughout the year. A single lemon tree may produce as many as 1,000 to 2,000 lemons in a year. Lily of the Valley The Convallaria majalis, known as the lily of the valley, is a perennial herb found in Eurasia and eastern North America and is popular for shady gardens. A dichotomous plant, it has long-stalked oval leaves and a stem of several white flowers. These tiny, pungent, bell-shaped flowers are used i