Notholirion is a small Asian genus of bulbous plants in the lily family. The bulb is covered by a tunic. Leaves are basal, produced in autumn and winter.

Indian cucumbers are native wildflowers of North America that grows in moist, shady areas. They produce greenish-yellow flowers in the spring. These upright perennials are occasionally grown in herb gardens. Indian cucumbers have a thick whitish root with a faint cucumber scent.

Bluebead Lily grow in forest understories in moist, temperate regions of Asia and the Americas. Several are available online for inclusion in shaded gardens or low-light terrariums. These plants produce a variety of brightly colored berries, but they are only for show, as they have an unpleasant taste.

Tulips are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Fritillaries are a large group of mostly-spring flowering plants in the lily family—almost all species sport large, showy, nodding, bell-shaped flowers. Many species have become exceptionally popular as ornamentals, to the degree that native populations are now in danger due to overharvesting. Some species have been the subject of works of art and poetry for centuries, including several of Shakespeare's works. Many European crests and coats of arms also feature stylized fritillaries.

Mariposas grow from bulbs, and the genus includes perennials and herbs. The species are native to North America and produce flowers in the spring and early summer from a single stem growing from the bulb. The flowers have up to three petals and vary in size and color, notably including both solids and streaked petals in different species.

Amana is a small genus of flowering bulbs in the lily family. Amana is found in East Asia. This genus includes 4 species.

Giant lilies are distinguished from other lily plants by their heart-shaped leaves and showy trumpet-shaped fragrant blooms. Giant lilies are bulbous perennials that produce interesting ‘toothed’ seed capsules. These erect plants do not flower until they have been established for around 6 years, making them a gratifying labor of love for gardeners.

Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.

Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.

Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.

The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.