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Flowers by Botanical Names Botanical name Synonyms Family Common name Abelia X grandiflora Caprifoliaceae Glossy Abelia Abelmoschus crinitus Hibiscus cancellatus Malvaceae Hairy Okra Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Ladies Finger Abelmoschus ficulneus Hibiscus ficulneus Malvaceae White Wild Musk Mallow Abelmoschus manihot Hibiscus manihot Malvaceae Sweet Hibiscus Abelmoschus moschatus Hibiscus abelmoschu Malvaceae Musk Mallow Abies delavayi Pinaceae Delavay Fir Abies spectabilis Pinus spectabilis, Pinus webbiana Pinaceae Himalayan Silver Fir Abroma angusta Sterculiaceae Devil's Cotton Abrus precatorius Fabaceae Gunj Abutilon hirtum var. heterotrichum Abutilon heterotrichum, Abutilon lugardii Malvaceae Hairy Indian Mallow Abutilon indicum Sida indica Malvaceae Indian Mallow Abutilon megapotamicum Malvaceae Trailing Abutilon Abutilon pannosum Sida pannosa, Abutilon muticum, Abutilon glaucum Malvaceae Ragged Mallow Abutilon persicum Malvaceae Persian Mallow Abutilon ranadei Malvaceae Son Ghanta Abutilon striatum Abutilon pictum Malvaceae Painted Mallow Acacia auriculiformis Mimosaceae Earleaf Acacia Acacia catechu Mimosa catechu, Acacia wallichiana Mimosaceae Cutch Tree Acacia concinna Acacia hooperiana, Acacia sinuata, Mimosa concinna Mimosaceae Shikakai Acacia confusa Mimosaceae Formosa Acacia Acacia farnesiana Acacia acicularis, Acacia minuta, Mimosa farnesiana Mimosaceae Mimosa Bush Acacia leucophloea Mimosa leucophloea Mimosaceae White Bark Acacia Acacia mangium Racosperma mangium, Mangium montanum Mimosaceae Hickory Wattle Acacia mearnsii Mimosaceae Black Wattle Acacia nilotica ssp. tomentosa Acacia arabica var. tomentosa, Acacia nilotica var. tomentosa Mimosaceae Tomentose Babool Acacia nilotica subsp. indica Mimosaceae Babool Acacia pennata Mimosa pennata, Acacia pendata, Acacia delavayi Mimosaceae Climbing Acacia Acacia senegal Acacia verek Mimosaceae Gum Arabic Tree Acacia torta Mimosa torta, Acacia intsia, Acacia caesia Mimosaceae Twisted Acacia Acalypha capitata Ricinocarpus capitatus, Acalypha alnifolia , Ricinocarpus alnifolius Euphorbiaceae Alder Leaved Cat Tail Acalypha chamaedrifolia Acalypha reptans, Acalypha hispaniolae, Croton chamaedrifolius Euphorbiaceae Dwarf Cat Tail Acalypha hispida Euphorbiaceae Cat's Tail Acalypha lanceolata var. lanceolata Acalypha indica, Acalypha albicans, Acalypha boehmerioides, Acalypha collina, Acalypha hispida Euphorbiaceae Indian Copperleaf Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Copperleaf green Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Copperleaf Acampe papillosa Acampe carinata Orchidaceae Small Warty Acampe Acampe praemorsa Orchidaceae Acampe Orchid Acanthospermum hispidum Asteraceae Bristly Starbur Acanthus ilicifolius Acanthaceae Sea Holly Acanthus spinosus Acanthaceae Bear's Breeches 10/1/2010 Botanical names to Common names www.flowersofindia.net/botanical.html 1/67

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Page 1: Botanical Names to Common Names

Flowers by Botanical NamesBotanical name Synonyms Family Common nameAbelia X grandiflora Caprifoliaceae Glossy Abelia

Abelmoschus crinitus Hibiscus cancellatus Malvaceae Hairy Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Ladies Finger

Abelmoschus ficulneus Hibiscus ficulneus Malvaceae White Wild Musk Mallow

Abelmoschus manihot Hibiscus manihot Malvaceae Sweet Hibiscus

Abelmoschus moschatus Hibiscus abelmoschu Malvaceae Musk Mallow

Abies delavayi Pinaceae Delavay Fir

Abies spectabilis Pinus spectabilis, Pinuswebbiana Pinaceae Himalayan Silver Fir

Abroma angusta Sterculiaceae Devil's Cotton

Abrus precatorius Fabaceae Gunj

Abutilon hirtum var.heterotrichum

Abutilon heterotrichum,Abutilon lugardii Malvaceae Hairy Indian Mallow

Abutilon indicum Sida indica Malvaceae Indian Mallow

Abutilon megapotamicum Malvaceae Trailing Abutilon

Abutilon pannosumSida pannosa, Abutilonmuticum, Abutilonglaucum

Malvaceae Ragged Mallow

Abutilon persicum Malvaceae Persian Mallow

Abutilon ranadei Malvaceae Son Ghanta

Abutilon striatum Abutilon pictum Malvaceae Painted Mallow

Acacia auriculiformis Mimosaceae Earleaf Acacia

Acacia catechu Mimosa catechu, Acaciawallichiana Mimosaceae Cutch Tree

Acacia concinnaAcacia hooperiana,Acacia sinuata, Mimosaconcinna

Mimosaceae Shikakai

Acacia confusa Mimosaceae Formosa Acacia

Acacia farnesianaAcacia acicularis, Acaciaminuta, Mimosafarnesiana

Mimosaceae Mimosa Bush

Acacia leucophloea Mimosa leucophloea Mimosaceae White Bark Acacia

Acacia mangium Racosperma mangium,Mangium montanum Mimosaceae Hickory Wattle

Acacia mearnsii Mimosaceae Black Wattle

Acacia nilotica ssp.tomentosa

Acacia arabica var.tomentosa, Acacianilotica var. tomentosa

Mimosaceae Tomentose Babool

Acacia nilotica subsp. indica Mimosaceae Babool

Acacia pennata Mimosa pennata, Acaciapendata, Acacia delavayi Mimosaceae Climbing Acacia

Acacia senegal Acacia verek Mimosaceae Gum Arabic Tree

Acacia torta Mimosa torta, Acaciaintsia, Acacia caesia Mimosaceae Twisted Acacia

Acalypha capitataRicinocarpus capitatus,Acalypha alnifolia ,Ricinocarpus alnifolius

Euphorbiaceae Alder Leaved Cat Tail

Acalypha chamaedrifoliaAcalypha reptans,Acalypha hispaniolae,Croton chamaedrifolius

Euphorbiaceae Dwarf Cat Tail

Acalypha hispida Euphorbiaceae Cat's Tail

Acalypha lanceolata var.lanceolata

Acalypha indica,Acalypha albicans,Acalypha boehmerioides,Acalypha collina,Acalypha hispida

Euphorbiaceae Indian Copperleaf

Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Copperleaf green

Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Copperleaf

Acampe papillosa Acampe carinata Orchidaceae Small Warty Acampe

Acampe praemorsa Orchidaceae Acampe Orchid

Acanthospermum hispidum Asteraceae Bristly Starbur

Acanthus ilicifolius Acanthaceae Sea Holly

Acanthus spinosus Acanthaceae Bear's Breeches

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Acer acuminatum Acer caudatum Aceraceae Tapering Leaf Maple

Acer caesium Acer molle Aceraceae Bluish Grey Maple

Acer cappadocicum Acer divergens, Acerlaetum Aceraceae Caucasian Maple

Acer negundo Aceraceae Three-Leaved Maple

Acer oblongum Aceraceae Himalayan Maple

Achillea filipendulina Asteraceae Fernleaf Yarrow

Achillea millefolium Achillea lanulosa,Achillea magna Asteraceae Common Yarrow

Achimenes longiflora Gesneriaceae Cupid's Bower

Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae Prickly Chaff Flower

Achyranthes bidentata Amaranthaceae Two-toothed Chaff Flower

Achyranthes coynei Amaranthaceae Coyne's Chaff Flower

Acmella oleracea Spilanthes acmella,Spilanthes oleracea Asteraceae Toothache Plant

Acmella paniculataSpilanthes paniculata,Spilanthes acmella var.paniculata

Asteraceae Panicled Spot Flower

Acmella uliginosa Spilanthes uliginosa Asteraceae Marsh Para Cress

Acnistus arborescens Solanaceae Gallinero

Acokanthera oppositifoliaAcokanthera longiflora,Acokanthera venenata,Cestrum oppositifolium

Apocynaceae Poison Bush

Aconitum ferox Ranunculaceae Himalayan Monkshood

Aconitum hookerii Ranunculaceae Hooker's Monkshood

Acorus calamus Araceae Sweet Flag

Acriopsis liliifolia Acriopsis harae Orchidaceae Lily Leaf Acriopsis

Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Caesalpiniaceae Pink Cedar

Actinodaphne hookeri Lauraceae Pisa

Adansonia digitata Bombacaceae Baobab

Adenanthera microsperma Adenanthera pavonina var.microsperma Mimosaceae Bead Tree

Adenanthera pavoninaAdenanthera gersenii,Adenanthera polita,Corallaria parvifolia

Mimosaceae Red Sandalwood

Adenium obesum Apocynaceae Desert Rose

Adenocalymna comosum Bignonia comosa Bignoniaceae Yellow Trumpet Vine

Adenoon indicum Asteraceae Blue Sonki

Adenostemma lavenia Verbesina lavenia,Adenostemma viscosum Asteraceae Sticky Daisy

Adonis aestivalis Ranunculaceae Pheasant's Eye

Aechmea distichantha Bromeliaceae Brazilian Vaseplant

Aechmea fasciata Bromeliaceae Silver Vase Bromeliad

Aechmea gamosepala Bromeliaceae Match Stick Plant

Aegiceras corniculatum Myrsinaceae River Mangrove

Aeginetia indica Orobanchaceae Forest Ghost Flower

Aegle marmelosCrateva marmelos, Aeglemarmelos var.mahurensis

Rutaceae Bel

Aeonium spp. Crassulaceae Aeonium

Aerides crispa Aerides crispum Orchidaceae Curled Aerides

Aerides maculosaSaccolabium speciosum,Aerides schroederi,Aerides illustris

Orchidaceae Fox Brush Orchid

Aerides multiflora Aerides affinis, Aerideslobbii, Aerides veitchii Orchidaceae Many Flowered Fox Brush

Orchid

Aerva lanataAerva elegans, Illecebrumlanatum, Achyrantheslanata

Amaranthaceae Mountain Knot Grass

Aeschynanthus lobbianus Gesneriaceae Lipstick Vine

Aeschynanthus sikkimensis Gesneriaceae Sikkim Blushwort

Aeschynomene americana Fabaceae American Joint Vetch

Aeschynomene indica Aeschynomene hispida,Aeschynomene virginica Fabaceae Indian Joint Vetch

East Himalayan Horse

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Aesculus assamica Aesculus punduana Sapindaceae East Himalayan HorseChestnut

Aesculus indica Pavia indica Sapindaceae Indian Horse Chestnut

Aganosma dichotoma Echites caryophyllata Apocynaceae Malati

Agapanthus africanus f. albus Amaryllidaceae White Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus africanus Agapanthus umbellatus Amaryllidaceae Lily of the Nile

Agapetes macrantha Agapetes variegata varmacrantha Ericaceae Agapetes

Agapetes serpens

Pentapterygium serpens,Vacciniumserpens,Thibaudiamyrtifolia

Ericaceae Himalayan Lantern

Agathis robusta Agathis palmerstonii Araucariaceae Kauri Pine

Agave americana Agavaceae Century Plant

Agave angustifolia Agave wrightii, Agavevivipara Agavaceae Caribbean Century Plant

Agave attenuata Agavaceae Swan's Neck Agave

Agave sisalana Agave rigida var. sisalana Agavaceae Sisal Agave

Ageratina adenophoraEupatoriumadenophorum,Eupatorium glandulosum

Asteraceae Catweed

Ageratum conyzoides Asteraceae Goat Weed

Ageratum houstonianum Asteraceae Floss Flower

Aglaia elaeagnoideaAglaia roxbughiana,Milnea roxburghiana,Nemedra elaeagnoidea

Meliaceae Priyangu

Agrimonia pilosa Agrimonia dahurica Rosaceae Hairy Agrimony

Agrostemma githago Caryophyllaceae Corn Cockle

Ailanthus altissima Toxicodendron altissimum Simaroubaceae Tree of Heaven

Ailanthus excelsa Simaroubaceae Indian Tree of Heaven

Ainsliaea aptera Asteraceae Wingless Ainsliaea

Ajuga lupulina Lamiaceae Himalayan Bugle

Alangium alpinum Marlea begoniifolia var.alpina Alangiaceae Mountain Alangium

Alangium platanifolium Alangiaceae Lobed-leaf Alangium

Alangium salviifolium Alangiaceae Sage Leaved Alangium

Albizia amara subsp. amara Mimosa amara Mimosaceae Krishna Siris

Albizia chinensis Mimosaceae Chinese Albizia

Albizia julibrissin Acacia julibrissin, Acaciamollis, Mimosa arborea Mimosaceae Silktree Mimosa

Albizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Siris Tree

Albizia lucidior Albizia lucida, Ingalucidior, Mimosa lucida Mimosaceae Potka Siris

Albizia procera Mimosaceae White Siris

Alcea rosea Malvaceae Double Hollyhock

Alcea rosea Malvaceae Hollyhock

Alchemilla trollii Rosaceae Himalayan Lady's Mantle

Aletris pauciflora

Aletris nepalensis,Stachyopogonpauciflorus, Tofieldianepalensis

Liliaceae Few Flowered Colic-Root

Aleurites moluccanus

Aleurites javanicus,Aleurites pentaphyllus,Aleurites trilobus,Jatropha moluccana

Euphorbiaceae Candle Nut

Alisma lanceolatum Alismataceae Lanceleaf Water Plantain

Allamanda blanchetii Allamanda violacea Apocynaceae Purple Allamanda

Allamanda cathartica Apocynaceae Golden Trumpet Vine

Allamanda neriifolia Apocynaceae Bush Allamanda

Allardia glabra Waldheimia glabra Asteraceae Smooth Allardia

Allium ampeloprasum Alliaceae Elephant Garlic

Allium cepa Alliaceae Onion

Allium cernuum Alliaceae Nodding Onion

Allium hookeri Alliaceae Hooker Chives

Allium humile Allium govanianum, Alliaceae Small Alpine Onion

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Allium humile Allium nivale Alliaceae Small Alpine Onion

Allium schoenoprasum Alliaceae Chives

Allium tuberosum Allium roxburghii, Alliumsulvia Alliaceae Garlic Chives

Allium wallichii Alliaceae Himalaya Onion

Allmania nodiflora Celosia nodiflora,Chamissoa albida Amaranthaceae Node Flower Allmania

Allophylus cobbe Rhus cobbe Sapindaceae Indian Allophylus

Alloteropsis cimicinaCoridochloa cimicina,Panicum cimicinum,Axonopus cimicinus

Poaceae Summer Grass

Alnus nepalensis Betulaceae Nepal Alder

Alocasia macrorhiza Alocasia indica Araceae Giant Taro

Aloe deltoideodonta Asphodelaceae Delta-shaped Aloe

Aloe humilis Asphodelaceae Spider Aloe

Aloe maculata Aloe saponaria, Aloelatifolia Asphodelaceae Soap Aloe

Aloe vera Aloe barbadensis, Aloeindica, Aloe vulgaris Asphodelaceae Aloe Vera

Alopecurus nepalensis Poaceae Nepal Foxtail Grass

Alpinia calcarata Zingiberaceae Snap Ginger

Alpinia purpurata Zingiberaceae Red Ginger

Alpinia zerumbet Zingiberaceae Shell Ginger

Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata' Zingiberaceae Variegated Shell Ginger

Alseodaphne semicarpifolia Alseodaphnesemecarpifolia Lauraceae Nelthare

Alstonia macrophylla Apocynaceae Batino

Alstonia scholaris Apocynaceae Devil Tree

Alstroemeria spp. Amaryllidaceae Peruvian Lily

Alternanthera dentata Amaranthaceae Joy Weed

Alternanthera ficoidea Gomphrena ficoidea,Alternanthera tenella Amaranthaceae Sanguinarea

Alternanthera paronychioides Amaranthaceae Smooth Chaff Flower

Alternanthera philoxeroides Amaranthaceae Alligator Weed

Alternanthera pungens Amaranthaceae Khaki Weed

Alternanthera sessilis Amaranthaceae Sessile Joyweed

Alysicarpus belgaumensis Fabaceae Belgaum Alyce Clover

Alysicarpus bupleurifoliusHedysarumbupleurifolium,Hedysarum gramineum

Fabaceae Sweet Alyce Clover

Alysicarpus longifolius Hedysarum longifolium Fabaceae Long Leaved Alyce Clover

Alysicarpus pubescens Fabaceae Bicolor Alyce Clover

Alysicarpus tetragonolobus Fabaceae Red Alyce Clover

Alysicarpus vaginalis

Alysicarpus rupicola,Alysicarpusnummularifolius,Hedysarum cylindricum

Fabaceae Alyce Clover

Amaranthus caudatus Amaranthaceae Love Lies Bleeding

Amaranthus cruentus 'HotBiscuits' Amaranthus paniculatus Amaranthaceae Hot Biscuits Amaranth

Amaranthus cruentus Amaranthus hybridussubsp. cruentus Amaranthaceae Red Amaranth

Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Prickly Amaranth

Amaranthus viridis

Amaranthus gracilis,Amaranthuspolystachyus, Euxolusviridis

Amaranthaceae Green Amaranth

Amherstia nobilis Caesalpiniaceae Pride of Burma

Amischophacelus axillaris Tonningia axillaris Commelinaceae Creeping Cradle Plant

Amischotolype mollissimaCampelia mollissima,Forrestia mollissima,Forrestia marginata

Commelinaceae Graceful Forrestia

Ammannia baccifera Ammannia vescicatoria,Ammannia aegyptiaca Lythraceae Blistering Ammannia

Ammannia multiflora Ammannia parviflora,Suffrenia dichotom Lythraceae Many Flowered Ammannia

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Amorphophallus bulbifer Arum bulbiferum Araceae Devil's Tongue

Amorphophallus commutatus Araceae Dragon Stalk Yam

Amorphophallus dunnii Araceae Dunn's Arum

Ampelocissus latifolia Vitaceae Wild Grape

Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Cashew

Anagallis arvensis ssp.arvensis Myrsinaceae Scarlet Pimpernel

Anagallis arvensis ssp.foemina Myrsinaceae Blue Pimpernel

Ananas comosus Ananas ananas, Bromeliaananas, Bromelia comosa Bromeliaceae Pineapple

Anaphalis busuaAnaphalis arenosa,Anaphalis surculosa,Gnaphalium busua

Asteraceae Tall Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea Asteraceae Western Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis nepalensis Asteraceae Nepal Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis triplinervis Antennaria triplinervis Asteraceae Woolly Pearly Everlasting

Anchusa capensis Boraginaceae Cape Forget-Me-Not

Andrographis echioides Justicia echioides,Indoneesiella echioides Acanthaceae False Waterwillow

Andrographis paniculata Justicia paniculata Acanthaceae Kariyat

Androsace lanuginosa Primulaceae Woolly Rock Jasmine

Androsace rotundifolia Primulaceae Roundleaf Rock Jasmine

Androsace sarmentosa Primulaceae Common Rock Jasmine

Androsace sempervivoides Primulaceae Evergreen Rock Jasmine

Androsace studiosorumAndrosace primuloides,Androsace sarmentosavar. primuloides

Primulaceae Primrose Rock Jasmine

Anemone coronaria Ranunculaceae Poppy Anemone

Anemone obtusiloba Ranunculaceae Blue Himalayan Anemone

Anemone obtusiloba Ranunculaceae Himalayan Thimbleweed

Anemone pavonina Ranunculaceae Peacock Anemone

Anemone rivularis Ranunculaceae River Anemone

Anemone tetrasepala Ranunculaceae Four Petal Anemone

Anemone vitifolia Anemone elegans Ranunculaceae Grape Leaf Anemone

Anemopaegma chamberlaynii Bignonia chamberlaynii Bignoniaceae Trumpet Vine

Anethum graveolens Apiaceae Dill

Angelonia angustifolia 'Alba' Scrophulariaceae White Angelonia

Angelonia angustifolia Scrophulariaceae Narrowleaf Angelonia

Anisochilus carnosus Lavandula carnosa,Plectranthus strobilifer Lamiaceae Kapurli

Anisomeles heyneana Lamiaceae Western Hill Catmint

Anisomeles indica Nepeta indica,Anisomeles ovata Lamiaceae Indian Catmint

Anisomeles malabarica Anisomeles salviifolia,Nepeta malabarica Lamiaceae Malabar Catmint

Annona reticulata Annona humboldtiana,Annona humboldtii Annonaceae Netted Custard Apple

Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sugar Apple

Anogeissus acuminata Anogeissus pendula,Conocarpus acuminatus Combretaceae Buttontree

Anogeissus latifolia Combretaceae Axle Wood Tree

Anthemis arvensis Asteraceae Corn Chamomile

Anthemis cotula Asteraceae Stinking Chamomile

Anthogonium gracileAnthogonium griffithii,Anthogoniumcorydaloides

Orchidaceae Slender Anthogonium

Anthurium andraeanum Araceae Flamingo Flower

Antidesma montanumAntidesma pubescensvar. menasu, Antidesmamenasu

Euphorbiaceae Mountain Currant Tree

Antigonon leptopus 'Alba' Polygonaceae White Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus Polygonaceae Coral Vine

Antirrhinum majus Scrophulariaceae Dog Flower

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Aphanamixis polystachyaAglaia polystachya,Amoora rohituka,Andersonia rohituka

Meliaceae Pithraj Tree

Apium graveolens Apiaceae Celery

Apluda mutica Apluda aristata, Apludavaria Poaceae Mauritian Grass

Aponogeton natans Saururus natans Aponogetonaceae Floating Lace Plant

Aporocactus flagelliformis Cactaceae Rat Tail Cactus

Aptenia cordifolia Aizoaceae Baby Sun Rose

Aquilegia pubiflora Ranunculaceae Himalayan Columbine

Arachis hypogaea Fabaceae Groundnut

Arachnis flos-aeris Arachnis flosaeris Orchidaceae Spider Orchid

Araucaria angustifolia Araucariaceae Parana Pine

Arctium lappa Lappa officinalis, Arctiumedule, Lappa major Asteraceae Greater Burdock

Arctotis venusta Asteraceae Blue Eyed African Daisy

Ardisia macrocarpa Myrsinaceae Himalayan Coralberry

Ardisia solanacea Ardisia elliptica, Ardisiahumilis Myrsinaceae Shoebutton Ardisia

Areca catechu Arecaceae Betel Palm

Arenaria curvifolia Caryophyllaceae Chamoli Sandwort

Arenaria serpyllifolia Caryophyllaceae Thyme-Leaved Sandwort

Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae Mexican Prickly Poppy

Argyreia cuneata Convolvulus cuneatus Convolvulaceae Purple Morning Glory

Argyreia elliptica Lettsomia elliptica Convolvulaceae Oval Leaved Silverweed

Argyreia hookeri Convolvulaceae Hooker's Woodrose

Argyreia nervosaArgyreia speciosa,Convolvulus nervosus,Lettsomia nervosa

Convolvulaceae Elephant Creeper

Argyreia sericea Convolvulaceae Silky Morning Glory

Argyreia strigosa Argyrela Swtosa,lpomoea strigosa Convolvulaceae Bristled Woodrose

Ariopsis peltata Remusatia vivipara Araceae Shield Leaf Ariopsis

Arisaema costatum Araceae Striped Cobra Lily

Arisaema elephas Araceae Elephant Cobra Lily

Arisaema erubescens Araceae Blushing Cobra Lily

Arisaema flavum Araceae Yellow Cobra Lily

Arisaema griffithii Araceae Griffith's Cobra Lily

Arisaema jacquemontii Araceae Jacquemont's Cobra Lily

Arisaema murrayi Araceae Murray's Cobra Lily

Arisaema nepenthoides Araceae Cobra Lily

Arisaema propinquum Araceae Wallich's Cobra Lily

Arisaema tortuosum Araceae Whipcord Cobra Lily

Arisaema tortuosum var.curvatum

Arisaema curvatum, Arumcurvatum Araceae Curved-Hood Cobra Lily

Arisaema utile Araceae Sikkim Cobra Lily

Aristolochia elegans Aristolochiaceae Calico Flower

Aristolochia indica Aristolochiaceae Indian Birthwort

Aristolochia ornithocephala Aristolochiaceae Bird's Head Birthwort

Aristolochia ringens Aristolochiaceae Gaping Dutchman's Pipe

Arnebia benthamii Boraginaceae Himalayan Arnebia

Arnicratea grahamii Hippocratea grahamii,Reissantia grahamii Celastraceae Running Straggler

Artabotrys hexapetalus Annona hexapetala,Artabotrys odoratissimus Annonaceae Hari Champa

Artemisia absinthium Asteraceae Wormwood

Artemisia nilagiricaArtemisia vulgaris,Artemisia vulgaris var.nilagirica

Asteraceae Indian Wormwood

Artemisia stelleriana Asteraceae Dusty Miller

Artocarpus altilis Moraceae Breadfruit

Artocarpus heterophyllusArtocarpus integer,Artocarpus integrifolia,Artocarpus jaca

Moraceae Jackfruit

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Artocarpus lakoocha Artocarpus lacucha,Artocarpus ficifolius Moraceae Lakoocha

Arundina graminifoliaArundina bambusifolia,Bletia graminifolia,Arundina speciosa

Orchidaceae Bamboo Orchid

Asclepias curassavica Asclepiadaceae Scarlet Milkweed

Asclepias physocarpa Asclepiadaceae Balloon Plant

Ascocenda spp. Orchidaceae Ascocenda Princess Mikasa

Ascocentrum ampullaceumSaccolabiumampullaceum,Saccolabium rubrum

Orchidaceae Purple Ascocentrum

Aspalathus linearis Fabaceae Red Bush Tea

Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus aethiopicus Asparagaceae Asparagus Fern

Asparagus officinalis Asparagaceae Garden Asparagus

Asparagus racemosus Asparagus volubilis Asparagaceae Satawari

Asparagus retrofractus Protasparagusretrofractus Asparagaceae Ming Fern

Asparagus setaceus Asparagaceae Lacy Asparagus Fern

Aspidopterys cordata Hiraea cordata, Hiptagecordata Malpighiaceae Bokadvel

Aster ageratoides Aster trinervius subsp.ageratoides Asteraceae Whiteweed Aster

Aster albescens Microglossa albescens Asteraceae Fading Himalayan Aster

Aster amellus Asteraceae Italian Aster

Aster diplostephioides Asteraceae Creeping Aster

Astragalus floridus Fabaceae Himalayan Milk Vetch

Astragalus himalayanus Fabaceae Himalayan Astragalus

Asystasia dalzelliana Asystasia violacea Acanthaceae Violet Asystasia

Asystasia gangetica Acanthaceae Ganges Primrose

Asystasia indica Acanthaceae Indian Asystasia

Asystasia intrusa Acanthaceae Common Asystasia

Asystasia mysurensis Ruellia mysurensis,Asystasia lawiana Acanthaceae Mysore Asystasia

Atalantia racemosa Rutaceae Bombay Atalantia

Atalantia wightii Atalantia ceylanica Rutaceae Nilgiri Atalantia

Atropa belladonna Atropa bella-donna Solanaceae Belladonna

Avena sativa Poaceae Common Oat

Averrhoa bilimbi Oxalidaceae Bilimbi

Averrhoa carambola Oxalidaceae Star Fruit

Avicennia marina Sceura marina Acanthaceae Grey Mangrove

Avicennia officinalis Acanthaceae Indian Mangrove

Azadirachta indica Melia azadirachta,Antelaea azadirachta Meliaceae Neem

Baccharoides anthelmintica Conyza anthelmintica,Vernonia anthelmintica Asteraceae Ironweed

Bacopa monnieriBramia indica, Bacopamonnieria, Herpestismonnieri

Scrophulariaceae Brahmi

Balanophora dioica Balanophoraceae Himalayan Balanophora

Baliospermum montanum

Baliospermum axillare,Baliospermumsolanifolium, Jatrophamontana

Euphorbiaceae Red Physic Nut

Bambusa vulgaris Poaceae Bamboo

Baptisia australis Fabaceae Blue Wild Indigo

Barbarea intermedia Brassicaceae Medium Winter-cress

Barbarea orthoceras Brassicaceae American Winter-Cress

Barleria buxifolia Acanthaceae Box-Leaved Barleria

Barleria cristata 'LavenderLace' Acanthaceae Striped Philippine Violet

Barleria cristata Acanthaceae Philippine Violet

Barleria cuspidata Acanthaceae Spiny Barleria

Barleria grandiflora Acanthaceae Grand Barleria

Barleria involucrata Acanthaceae Mayurpankh

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Barleria lawii Acanthaceae Law's Barleria

Barleria longiflora Acanthaceae Long Flowered Barleria

Barleria lupulina Acanthaceae Hophead

Barleria montana Barleria purpurea Acanthaceae Mountain Barleria

Barleria prattensis Acanthaceae Pink Barleria

Barleria prionitis Acanthaceae Porcupine Flower

Barleria repens Acanthaceae Red Barleria

Barleria terminalis Acanthaceae Blue Barleria

Barringtonia acutangula Barringtonia spicata,Eugenia acutangula Lecythidaceae Barringtonia

Barringtonia asiatica Barringtonia speciosa Lecythidaceae Sea Poison Tree

Basella alba var. rubra Basellaceae Malabar Spinach

Bauhinia acuminata Caesalpiniaceae Dwarf White Orchid Tree

Bauhinia foveolata Caesalpiniaceae Pore Leaved Bauhinia

Bauhinia galpinii Caesalpiniaceae Red Orchid Tree

Bauhinia glauca Bauhinia tenuiflora Caesalpiniaceae Glaucous Climbing Bauhinia

Bauhinia hookeri Lysiphyllum hookeri Caesalpiniaceae Mountain Ebony

Bauhinia malabarica Caesalpiniaceae Malabar Bauhinia

Bauhinia phoenicea Caesalpiniaceae Scarlet Bauhinia

Bauhinia purpurea Caesalpiniaceae Purple Orchid Tree

Bauhinia racemosa Caesalpiniaceae Bidi Leaf Tree

Bauhinia roxburghiana Bauhinia retusa ,Bauhinia semla Caesalpiniaceae Roxburgh's Bauhinia

Bauhinia stipularis Caesalpiniaceae Nicobar Creeper

Bauhinia tomentosa Caesalpiniaceae Yellow Orchid Tree

Bauhinia vahlii Bauhinia racemosa,Phanera vahlii Caesalpiniaceae Maloo Creeper

Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae Orchid Tree

Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae White-Purple Orchid Tree

Bauhinia variegata var.candida

Bauhinia alba, Bauhiniavariegata var. alboflava Caesalpiniaceae White Orchid Tree

Bauhinia x blakeana Caesalpiniaceae Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Beaumontia grandiflora Echites grandiflora Apocynaceae Nepal Trumpet Flower

Begonia coccinea Begoniaceae Angel Wing Begonia

Begonia concanensis Begoniaceae Konkan Begonia

Begonia crenata Begoniaceae Common Begonia

Begonia grandis Begoniaceae Hardy Begonia

Begonia megaptera Begoniaceae Large Winged Begonia

Begonia 'Nonstop Red' Begoniaceae Begonia Nonstop Red

Begonia phrixophylla Begoniaceae Shimpli

Begonia picta Begoniaceae Painted Leaf Begonia

Begonia 'Red Cascade' Begoniaceae Hanging Basket Red Begonia

Begonia roxburghii Begonia malabarica Begoniaceae East Himalayan Begonia

Begonia sempeflorens Begoniaceae Begonia Fair Lady

Begonia tessaricarpa Begoniaceae Rebe

Begonia tuberosa 'RuffledYellow' Begoniaceae Ruffled Yellow Begonia

Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Begoniaceae Wax Begonia

Bellis perennis Asteraceae English Daisy

Bellis perennis Asteraceae Red English Daisy

Benincasa hispida Benincasa cerifera,Cucurbita hispida Cucurbitaceae White Gourd

Berberis aristata/chitria Berberidaceae Chitra

Berberis erythroclada Berberidaceae Ridged Stem Barberry

Berberis koehneana Berberis koehniana Berberidaceae Koehne Barberry

Berberis lycium Berberidaceae Indian Barberry

Bergenia ciliata Saxifragaceae Frilly Bergenia

Bergenia purpurascens Saxifraga purpurascens,Bergenia delavayi Saxifragaceae Purple Bergenia

Bergera koenigii Murraya koenigii, Chalcaskoenigii Rutaceae Curry Leaf

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Berrya cordifolia Espera cordifolia, Berryaammonilla Tiliaceae Trincomalee Wood

Beta vulgaris ssp. maritimaBeta maritima, Betabengalensis, Beta vulgarisvar. orientalis

Chenopodiaceae Sea Beet

Betula utilis Betula bhojpattra Betulaceae Bhoj Patra Tree

Bidens biternata Coreopsis biternata Asteraceae Spanish Needles

Bidens pilosa Asteraceae Beggar Tick

Billbergia pyramidalis Bromeliaceae Foolproof Plant

Billbergia spp. Bromeliaceae Billbergia

Biophytum reinwardtii Oxalis reinwardtii Oxalidaceae Reinwardt's Tree Plant

Biophytum sensitivum Oxalidaceae Little Tree Plant

Bischofia javanica Bischofia trifoliata Euphorbiaceae Bishop Wood

Bismarckia nobilis Arecaceae Bismarck Palm

Bistorta affinis Persicaria affinis,Polygonum affine Polygonaceae Himalayan Fleeceflower

Bistorta amplexicaulis

Polygonum amplexicaule,Persicaria amplexicaulis,Polygonum amplexicaulevar. speciosum

Polygonaceae Mountain Fleeceflower

Bistorta millettii Polygonaceae Crimson Knotweed

Bistorta vaccinifolia Persicaria vaccinifolia,Polygonum vaccinifoliu Polygonaceae Rose Carpet Knotweed

Bixa orellana Bixaceae Lipstick Tree

Blainvillea acmellaVerbesina acmella,Blainvillea latifolia,Blainvillea rhomboidea

Asteraceae Para Cress Flower

Blepharis maderaspatensis Acanthaceae Creeping Blepharis

Blumea glomerata Blumea fistulosa Asteraceae Clustered Blumea

Blumea lacera Asteraceae Kakronda

Blumea laciniata Conyza laciniata Asteraceae Cutleaf Blumea

Blumea mollisBlumea wightiana,Blumea parvifolia,Erigeron molle

Asteraceae Soft Blumea

Blumea oxyodonta Asteraceae Spiny Leaved Blumea

Blumea paniculata Asteraceae Panicled Blumea

Boehmeria macrophylla Boehmeria penduliflora,Boehmeria platyphylla Urticaceae False Nettle

Boenninghausenia albiflora Ruta albiflora Rutaceae White Himalayan Rue

Boerhavia diffusa Boerhavia repens,Boerhavia coccinea Nyctaginaceae Red Spiderling

Boerhavia erecta Nyctaginaceae Erect Spiderling

Bombax ceiba Salmalia malabarica Bombacaceae Silk Cotton Tree

Bombax insigne Salmalia insignis Bombacaceae Showy Silk Cotton Tree

Borassus flabellifer Arecaceae Palmyra Palm

Boswellia serrataBoswellia glabra,Boswellia thurifera,Bursera thurifera

Burseraceae Indian Olibanum

Bougainvillea glabra Nyctaginaceae Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea spectabilis Nyctaginaceae Great Bougainvillea

Brachychiton australisBrachychiton platanoides,Sterculia trichosiphon,Trichosiphon australe

Sterculiaceae Broad Leaved Bottle Tree

Brachycome Iberidifolia Asteraceae Swan River Daisy

Bracteantha bracteata Asteraceae Paper Daisy

Brassica juncea Brassicaceae Mustard

Brassica juncea var. rugosaBrassica juncea var.capitata, Brassicarugosa, Sinapis rugosa

Brassicaceae Cabbage Leaf Mustard

Brassica napus var. napus Brassicaceae Gobhi Sarson

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis Brassicaceae Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. italica Brassicaceae Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var.sabellica

Brassica oleracea var.acephala Brassicaceae Ornamental Cabbage

Breynia retusa Phyllanthus retusus,Breynia patens Phyllanthaceae Cup Saucer Plant

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Bridelia hamiltoniana Euphorbiaceae Hamilton's Bridelia

Bridelia retusa Euphorbiaceae Spinous Kino Tree

Broussonetia papyrifera Morus papyrifera,Papyrius papyriferus Moraceae Paper Mulberry

Browallia americana Browallia elata Solanaceae Bush Violet

Brownea coccinea Brownea capitella,Brownea latifolia Caesalpiniaceae Scarlet Flame Bean

Brugmansia arborea Solanaceae Tree Datura

Brugmansia suaveolens Datura suaveolens Solanaceae Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia versicolor Datura mollis Solanaceae Peach Angel's Trumpet

Bruguiera cylindrica Rhizophora cylindrica,Bruguiera caryophylloides Rhizophoracea White Burma Mangrove

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Rhizophoracea Burma Mangrove

Brunfelsia americana Brunfelsia undulata Solanaceae Lady of the Night

Brunfelsia pauciflora

Brunfelsia calycina,Franciscea pauciflora,Brunfelsia pauciflora var.calycin

Solanaceae Yesterday Today andTomorrow

Brya ebenus Aspalathus ebenus Fabaceae Jamaican Ebony

Buchanania lanzan Buchanania latifolia,Chironjia sapida Anacardiaceae Chironji Tree

Buchnera hispida Scrophulariaceae Karanji

Buddleja asiatica Buddlejaceae White Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii Buddlejaceae Butterfly Bush

Buddleja macrostachya Buddleja cylindrostachya Buddlejaceae Long Spiked Butterfly Bush

Buddleja madagascariensis Buddleiamadagascariensis Buddlejaceae Madagascar Butterfly Bush

Bulbophyllum affine Bulbophyllumkusukuensis Orchidaceae Single Flowered Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum careyanumAnisopetalum careyanum,Phyllorkis purpurea,Pleurothallis purpurea

Orchidaceae Carey's Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum cariniflorum

Bulbophyllumdensiflorum,Bulbophyllum pantlingii,Bulbophyllum flavidum

Orchidaceae Keeled Flower Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum crassipesBulbophyllum careyanumvar. crassipes,Phyllorchis crassipes

Orchidaceae Thick Spurred Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum fimbriatum Cirrhopetalum fimbriatum,Phyllorchis fimbriata Orchidaceae Fringed Bulbophyllum

Bulbophyllum umbellatum Bulbophyllum annamicum Orchidaceae Umbrella Bulbophyllum

Bupleurum candollei Apiaceae Himalayan Thorowax

Bupleurum marginatum Bupleurum falcatum var.marginatum Apiaceae Margined Chinese

Thoroughwax

Burmannia coelestis Burmannia caelestis Burmanniaceae Indian Bluethread

Butea buteiformis Meizotropis buteiformis Fabaceae Shrub Butea

Butea monospermaButea frondosa, Erythrinamonosperma, Plasomonosperma

Fabaceae Flame of the Forest

Cadaba fruticosa Cleome fruticosa Capparaceae Indian Cadaba

Caesalpinia bonducCaesalpinia crista,Caesalpinia bonducella,Guilandina bonduc

Caesalpiniaceae Fever Nut

Caesalpinia coriaria Caesalpiniaceae Divi Divi

Caesalpinia cucullata Mezoneuron cucullatum Caesalpiniaceae Ragi

Caesalpinia decapetala Caesalpiniaceae Mysore Thorn

Caesalpinia ferrea Caesalpiniaceae Brazilian Ironwood

Caesalpinia pulcherrima formaflava Caesalpiniaceae Peacock Flower yellow

Caesalpinia pulcherrima Caesalpiniaceae Peacock Flower

Caesalpinia sappan Biancaea sappan Caesalpiniaceae Sappan Wood

Caesulia axillaris Meyera orientalis Asteraceae Pink Node Flower

Cajanus cajan Cytisus cajan, Cajanusindicus, Cajanus flavus Fabaceae Arhar

Cajanus lineatus Atylosia lineata Fabaceae Wild Toor

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Cajanus scarabaeoides

Dolichos scarabaeoides,Cantharospermumscarabaeoides, Atylosiascarabaeoides

Fabaceae Showy Pigeonpea

Calacanthus grandiflorus Acanthaceae Large Flowered Calacanthus

Caladium bicolor Araceae Fancy-Leaf Caladium

Calanthe sylvatica Calanthe masuca Orchidaceae Forest Calanthe

Calanthe tricarinata Orchidaceae Monkey Orchid

Calceolaria crenatiflora Scrophulariaceae Pocket Book Plant

Calceolaria tripartita Calceolaria gracilis,Calceolaria mexicana Scrophulariaceae Slipper Flower

Calendula officinalis Asteraceae Calendula

Callaeum macropterum Mascagnia macroptera,Hiraea macroptera Malpighiaceae Yellow Butterfly Vine

Calliandra brevipes Anneslia brevipes,Calliandra selloi Mimosaceae Pink Powder Puff

Calliandra emarginata Mimosaceae Dwarf Powder Puff

Calliandra haematocephala Mimosaceae Powder Puff

Calliandra houstoniana Mimosa houstoniana Mimosaceae Tree Powderpuff

Callicarpa longifolia Verbenaceae Long Leaved Beauty Berry

Callicarpa macrophylla Callicarpa incana,Callicarpa tomentosa Verbenaceae Urn-Fruit Beauty Berry

Callistemon salignus Myrtaceae White Bottle Brush

Callistemon viminalis Myrtaceae Bottle Brush

Callistephus chinensis Asteraceae China Aster

Calophyllum inophyllum Clusiaceae Sultan Champa

Calopogonium mucunoides

Calopogoniumbrachycarpum,Calopogoniumorthocarpum,Stenolobiumbrachycarpum

Fabaceae Calopo

Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae Crown Flower

Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Rubber Bush

Caltha alba Caltha palustris var. alba Ranunculaceae White Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris var.himalensis Ranunculaceae Marsh Marigold

Calycopteris floribunda Combretaceae Paper Flower Climber

Calyptocarpus vialis Asteraceae Straggler Daisy

Camellia japonica Theaceae Camellia

Camellia sinensis Theaceae Tea

Campanula dimorphantha Campanula bentham,Campanula canescens Campanulaceae Purple Bellflower

Campanula latifolia Campanulaceae Large Bellflower

Campanula medium Campanulaceae Canterbury Bells

Campanula pallida

Campanula colorata,Campanula himalayensis,Campanula hoffmeisteri,Campanula ramulosa

Campanulaceae Pale Bellflower

Campsis grandiflora Bignoniaceae Chinese Trumpet Creeper

Campsis radicans 'Flava' Bignoniaceae Yellow Trumpet Creeper

Campsis radicans Bignoniaceae Trumpet Creeper

Cananga odorata Uvaria odorata Annonaceae Ylang Ylang

Cananga odorata var. fruticosa Cananga fruticosa,Cananga kirkii Annonaceae Dwarf Ylang Ylang

Canavalia ensiformis Fabaceae Horse Bean

Canavalia gladiata Dolichos gladiatus Fabaceae Sword Bean

Canavalia lineata Canavalia lineata,Canavalia maritima Fabaceae Beach Bean

Cannabis sativa Cannabaceae Marijuana

Canna indica Cannaceae Indian Shot

Canna spp. Cannaceae Canna

Canscora diffusa Gentianaceae Kilwar

Canscora khandalensis Gentianaceae Khandala Canscora

Canscora perfoliata Gentianaceae Pierced Leaf Canscora

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Cansjera rheedii Opiliaceae Rheed's False Olive

Canthium coromandelicum

Canthium parviflorum,Plectronia parviflora,Paederia valli-kara,Webera tetrandra

Rubiaceae Coromandel Boxwood

Canthium diccocum Canthium didymum,Psydrax dicoccos Rubiaceae Ceylon Boxwood

Capparis decidua Capparaceae Bare Caper

Capparis divaricata Capparaceae Spreading Caper

Capparis moonii Capparaceae Large Caper

Capparis rheedii Capparaceae Rheed's Caper

Capparis rotundifolia Capparaceae Round Leaf Caper

Capparis sepiaria Capparaceae Wild Caper Bush

Capparis spinosaCapparis murrayana,Capparis ovata, Capparisrupestris

Capparaceae Caper Bush

Capparis zeylanica Capparaceae Indian Caper

Capsella bursa-pastoris Brassicaceae Shepherd's Purse

Capsicum annuum Solanaceae Capsicum

Capsicum annuum var.annuum

Capsicum annuum var.cerasiforme Solanaceae Cherry Pepper

Capsicum frutescens cv.Nagahari Solanaceae Tezpur Chilli

Capsicum frutescens Solanaceae Chilli

Carallia brachiata Diatoma brachiata,Petalotoma brachiata Rhizophoracea Freshwater Mangrove

Caralluma fimbriata Asclepiadaceae Caralluma

Cardamine flexuosa Cardamine hirsuta ssp.flexuosa Brassicaceae Wood Bitter Cress

Cardamine hirsuta Brassicaceae Hairy Bitter Cress

Cardamine macrophylla Cardamine polyphylla Brassicaceae Toothwort

Cardamine subumbellata Brassicaceae Umbelled Bitter Cress

Cardiocrinum giganteum Lilium giganteum Liliaceae Giant Himalayan Lily

Cardiospermum canescens Sapindaceae Small Balloon Vine

Cardiospermum halicacabum Sapindaceae Balloon Vine

Carduus onopordioides Asteraceae Caucasian Cotton Thistle

Carex baccans Cyperaceae Crimson Seeded Sedge

Careya arborea Lecythidaceae Wild Guava

Carica papaya Caricaceae Papaya

Carissa carandas Carissa congesta Apocynaceae Karanda

Carissa macrocarpaCarissa grandiflora,Arduina macrocarpa,Arduina grandiflora

Apocynaceae Natal Plum

Carissa spinarum Carissa hirsuta, Carissadiffusa, Carissa opaca Apocynaceae Wild Karanda

Carmona retusa Ehretia microphylla Boraginaceae Fukien Tea

Carthamus oxyacanthus Carthamus flavescens,Carthamus oxyacantha Asteraceae Wild Safflower

Carthamus tinctorius Asteraceae Safflower

Caryopteris bicolor Caryopteris wallichiana,Caryopteris odorata Verbenaceae Bluebeard

Caryota urens Arecaceae Fishtail Palm

Casearia graveolens Flacourtiaceae Chilla

Casearia tomentosa Flacourtiaceae Toothed Leaf Chilla

Cassia bakeriana Caesalpiniaceae Pink Shower Tree

Cassia bifloraCassia biflora var.semperflorens, Sennapallida

Caesalpiniaceae Twin Flowered Cassia

Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae Amaltas

Cassia grandis Caesalpiniaceae Coral Shower Tree

Cassia javanica subsp.renigera Cassia renigera Caesalpiniaceae Burmese Pink Cassia

Cassia javanica Caesalpiniaceae Java Cassia

Cassia occidentalis Senna occidentalis Caesalpiniaceae Coffee Senna

Cassia roxburghii Caesalpiniaceae Red Cassia

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Cassia x nealiae Cassia javanica x fistula Caesalpiniaceae Rainbow Shower Tree

Cassia x nealiae Cassia javanica x fistula Caesalpiniaceae White Rainbow Shower Tree

Cassine paniculata Elaeodendronpaniculatum Celastraceae Panicled Cassine

Cassiope fastigiata Andromeda fastigiata Ericaceae Himalayan Heather

Cassytha filiformis Lauraceae Love Vine

Castanea sativa Fagaceae Sweet Chestnut

Castanospermum australe Fabaceae Australian Chestnut

Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarinaceae Whistling Pine

Catalpa ovata Bignonia catalpa Bignoniaceae Chinese Catalpa

Catharanthus pusillus Lochnera pusilla, Vincapusilla Apocynaceae Tiny Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus Vinca rosea Apocynaceae Periwinkle

Cattleya labiata Orchidaceae Cattleya Orchid

Catunaregam spinosaGardenia spinosa, Randiaspinosa, Gardeniadumetorum

Rubiaceae Mountain Pomegranate

Cautleya spicata Roscoea spicata Zingiberaceae Spiked Shade Ginger

Cayratia trifolia Cissus trifolia, Vitistrifolia, Vitis carnosa Vitaceae Bush Grape

Cedrus deodara Pinaceae Devdar

Ceiba insignis Chorisia insignis Bombacaceae White Floss Silk Tree

Ceiba pentandra Bombacaceae Kapok Tree

Ceiba speciosa Chorisia speciosa Bombacaceae Floss Silk Tree

Celastrus paniculatus Celastrus dependens Celastraceae Black Oil Plant

Celosia argentea var. cristata Amaranthaceae Cockscomb Crested

Celosia argentea var. plumosa Amaranthaceae Cockscomb Plumed

Celosia argentea var. spicata Celosia spicata Amaranthaceae Silver Cockscomb

Celtis tetrandra Celtis serotina, Celtistrinervia Ulmaceae Eastern Nettle Tree

Centaurea cyanus Asteraceae Cornflower

Centaurea iberica Asteraceae Iberian Star Thistle

Centaurea macrocephala Asteraceae Bighead Knapweed

Centaurium meyeriErythraea meyeri,Erythraea roxburghii,Centaurium centaurioides

Gentianaceae Pink Centaury

Centella asiatica Apiaceae Indian Pennywort

Centranthera indica Scrophulariaceae Undir Kani

Centratherum punctatum Centratherum muticum Asteraceae Brazilian Button Flower

Centrosema pubescens Centrosema molle,Bradburya pubescens Fabaceae Spurred Butterfly Pea

Cephalanthera longifolia Serapias helleborine var.longifolia Orchidaceae Sword Leaved Helleborine

Cephalotaxus griffithii Cephalotaxaceae Griffith's Plum Yew

Cerastium cerastoides Stellaria cerastoides Caryophyllaceae Mountain Chickweed

Cerastium glomeratumCerastium viscosum,Cerastium vulgatum var.glomeratum

Caryophyllaceae Sticky Chickweed

Cerastium tomentosum Caryophyllaceae Snow-in-Summer

Cerbera manghas Cerbera venenifera,Tanghinia venenifera Apocynaceae Sea Mango

Cereus hildmannianus Cereus peruvianus,Cactus peruvianus Cactaceae Hedge Cactus

Ceriops tagal Rhizophoracea Tagal Mangrove

Ceropegia attenuata Asclepiadaceae Tender Ceropegia

Ceropegia hirsuta

Ceropegia hispida,Ceropegiajacquemontiana,Ceropegia ophiocephala

Asclepiadaceae Hairy Ceropegia

Ceropegia jainii Ceropegia prainii Asclepiadaceae Jaini Ceropegia

Ceropegia juncea Asclepiadaceae Leafless Goglet Flower

Ceropegia lawii Ceropegia maccannii Asclepiadaceae Law's Ceropegia

Ceropegia media Asclepiadaceae Medium Ceropegia

Ceropegia rolleii Asclepiadaceae Rolle's Ceropegia

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Ceropegia sahyadrica Asclepiadaceae Sahyadri Ceropegia

Cestrum aurantiacum Solanaceae Orange Cestrum

Cestrum diurnum Solanaceae Day Jasmine

Cestrum elegansCestrum purpureum,Habrothamnus purpureus,Habrothamnus elegans

Solanaceae Purple Cestrum

Cestrum fasciculatum Solanaceae Red Cestrum

Cestrum nocturnum Solanaceae Night Blooming Jasmine

Cestrum parqui Solanaceae Green Cestrum

Chaerophyllum villosum Apiaceae Hairy Chervil

Chamaecrista absus Cassia absus Caesalpiniaceae Tropical Sensitive Pea

Chamaecrista mimosoides Cassia mimosoides,Cassia sensitiva Caesalpiniaceae Feather-leaved Cassia

Chamaecrista nictitans

Cassia lechenaultiana,Cassia aeschinomene,Chamaecristaaeschinomene

Caesalpiniaceae Partridge Pea

Chamaecrista pumila Cassia pumila Caesalpiniaceae Dwarf Cassia

Chamaedorea metallica Arecaceae Metal Palm

Chamaesyce hypericifoliaChamaesyce glomerifera,Euphorbia glomerifera,Euphorbia hypericifolia

Euphorbiaceae Graceful Sandmat

Chamaesyce thymifolia Euphorbia thymifolia,Euphorbia rubicunda Euphorbiaceae Gulf Sandmat

Chamerion angustifoliumsubsp. angustifolium Epilobium angustifolium Onagraceae Fireweed

Chassalia spp. Rubiaceae Chassalia

Chenopodium album Chenopodiaceae Bathua

Chenopodium foliosum Morocarpus foliosus Chenopodiaceae Strawberry Sticks

Chenopodium murale Chenopodiaceae Nettle-Leaved Goosefoot

Chiloschista lunifera Sarcochilus luniferus Orchidaceae Thailand Orchid

Chionanthus mala-elengi Oleaceae Malabar Fringe Tree

Chirita bifolia Gesneriaceae Two-Leaved Chirita

Chirita urticifolia Chirita grandiflora Gesneriaceae Nettle Leaved Chirita

Chloris barbata Poaceae Swollen Finger Grass

Chlorophytum bharuchae Liliaceae Phulbaji

Chlorophytum borivilianum Liliaceae Safed Musli

Chlorophytum breviscapum Liliaceae Short Scaped Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum Liliaceae Spider Plant

Chlorophytum malabaricum Liliaceae Malabar Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum tuberosum Liliaceae Edible Chlorophytum

Chloroxylon swietenia Swietenia chloroxylon Rutaceae Ceylon Satinwood

Chondrilla juncea Asteraceae Rush Skeleton-Weed

Chonemorpha fragrans Apocynaceae Frangipani Vine

Christisonia calcarata Orobanchaceae Spurred Christisonia

Christisonia tubulosa Orobanchaceae Magenta Ghost Flower

Chromolaena odorata Eupatorium odoratum Asteraceae Siam Weed

Chrozophora rottleri Croton rottleri Euphorbiaceae Suryavarti

Chrysanthemum coronarium Asteraceae Crown Daisy

Chrysanthemum frutescens Asteraceae Marguerite Daisy

Chrysanthemum indicum Asteraceae Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum morifolium'Illusion'

Dendranthema Xgrandiflorum Asteraceae Quilled Daisy Mum

Chrysanthemum morifolium Dendranthema Xgrandiflorum Asteraceae Garden Mum

Chrysanthemum morifolium Dendranthema Xgrandiflorum Asteraceae Spider Mum

Chrysanthemum morifolium Dendranthema Xgrandiflorum Asteraceae Spoon Mum

Chrysophyllum cainito Sapotaceae Star Apple

Chrysothemis pulchella Gesneriaceae Sunset Bells

Chukrasia tabularis Meliaceae Chikrasi

Cicer arietinum Fabaceae Chickpea

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Cicerbita macrantha Asteraceae Large Violet Dandelion

Cicerbita macrorhiza Asteraceae Violet Dandelion

Cichorium intybus Asteraceae Chicory

Cicuta virosa Apiaceae Cowbane

Cinnamomum tamala Cinnamomum tejpata,Laurus tamala Lauraceae Indian Bay Leaf

Cinnamomum verum Cinnamomum zeylanicum Lauraceae Cinnamon

Cipadessa baccifera Melia baccifera,Cipadessa fruticosa Meliaceae Ranabili

Cirsium arvenseCarduus arvensis,Serratula setosa, Cirsiumsetosum

Asteraceae Creeping Thistle

Cirsium eriophoroides Asteraceae Wool Bearing Thistle

Cirsium falconeri Asteraceae Falconer's Thistle

Cirsium verutumCirsium argyracanthum,Cirsium involucratum,Cnicus argyracanthus

Asteraceae Common Thistle

Cissampelos pareira Abuta grandifolia Menispermaceae Velvet Leaf

Cissus javana Cissus discolor, Vitisdiscolor Vitaceae Climbing Begonia

Cissus repanda Vitis repanda, Vitis pallida Vitaceae Pani Bel

Cissus woodrowii Vitaceae Woodrow's Grape Tree

Cistanche tubulosa Orobanchaceae Desert Hyacinth

Citharexylum spinosum Citharexylum fruticosum Verbenaceae Fiddlewood

Citrullus colocynthis Cucumis colocynthis,Colocynthis vulgaris Cucurbitaceae Bitter Apple

Citrullus lanatus Citrullus vulgaris Cucurbitaceae Watermelon

Citrus aurantifolia Rutaceae Lime

Citrus limon Rutaceae Lemon

Citrus maxima Citrus grandis Rutaceae Pomelo

Citrus medica Rutaceae Citron

Citrus sinensis Rutaceae Sweet Orange

Clarkia amoena Onagraceae Farewell to Spring

Clarkia elegans Onagraceae Clarkia

Clarkia pulchella Onagraceae Deer Horn Clarkia

Cleistanthus collinus Lebedieropsis orbicularis Euphorbiaceae Garari

Cleistocactus strausii Cactaceae Silver Torch Cactus

Clematis barbellata Clematis barbellata var.obtusa Ranunculaceae Brown Clematis

Clematis connata Ranunculaceae Himalayan Clematis

Clematis flammula Ranunculaceae Fragrant Virgin's Bower

Clematis gouriana Ranunculaceae Gourian Clematis

Clematis grataClematis cordata,Clematis vitalba subsp.grata

Ranunculaceae Charming Clematis

Clematis heynei Clematis triloba Ranunculaceae Deccan Clematis

Clematis montana Ranunculaceae Anemone Clematis

Clematis recta Ranunculaceae Erect Clematis

Clematis wightiana Clematis brachiata Ranunculaceae Travelers Joy

Cleome chelidonii Capparaceae Celandine Spider Flower

Cleome gynandraCleome pentaphylla,Gynandropsis gynandra,Gynandropsis pentaphylla

Capparaceae Wild Spider Flower

Cleome hasslerana Capparaceae Spider Flower

Cleome rutidosperma Cleome ciliata Capparaceae Fringed Spider Flower

Cleome simplicifolia Polanisia simplicifolia Capparaceae Simple Leaved Clammyweed

Cleome speciosa Cleome speciosissima,Gynandropsis speciosa Capparaceae Showy Spider Flower

Cleome viscosa Polanisia viscosa Capparaceae Asian Spider Flower

Clerodendrum chinense Clerodendrum fragrans,Clerodendrum philippinum Verbenaceae Chinese Glory Bower

Clerodendrum colebrookianum Verbenaceae East Indian Glory Bower

Clerodendrum incisum

Rotheca incisa,Clerodendrum Verbenaceae Musical Note

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Clerodendrum incisum macrosiphon,Clerodendrum dalei

Verbenaceae Musical Note

Clerodendrum indicum Clerodendrumsiphonanthus Verbenaceae Tubeflower

Clerodendrum inerme Volkameria inermis Verbenaceae Glory Bower

Clerodendrum japonicum

Volkameria japonica,Clerodendrum kaempferi,Clerodendrumsquamatum

Verbenaceae Japanese Glorybower

Clerodendrum paniculatumClerodendrumdiversifolium, Volkameriadiversifolia

Verbenaceae Pagoda Flower

Clerodendrum phlomidis Verbenaceae Arni

Clerodendrum speciosum Verbenaceae Red Bleeding Heart

Clerodendrum splendens Verbenaceae Flaming Glorybower

Clerodendrum thomsoniae Verbenaceae Bleeding Heart Vine

Clerodendrum viscosumClerodendruminfortunatum, Volkameriainfortunata

Verbenaceae Hill Glory Bower

Clerodendrum wallichii Clerodendrum nutans Verbenaceae Bridal Veil

Clinopodium umbrosum

Calamintha umbrosa,Clinopodium repens,Melissa umbrosum,Satureja umbrosa

Lamiaceae Shady Calamint

Clitoria annua Clitoria biflora Fabaceae Bombay Bean

Clitoria ternatea Fabaceae Butterfly Pea

Clivia miniata Imantophyllum miniatum Amaryllidaceae Bush Lily

Clusia rosea Clusiaceae Autograph Tree

Cnicus wallichii Cirsium nepalense,Cirsium wallichii Asteraceae Wallich's Thistle

Coccinia grandis Coccinia indica Cucurbitaceae Ivy Gourd

Coccoloba uvifera Polygonaceae Sea Grape

Cocculus hirsutus Cocculus villosus Menispermaceae Broom Creeper

Cochlospermum religiosum

Bombax gossypium,Cochlospermumgossypium, Maximilianeagossypium

Bixaceae Buttercup Tree

Cocos nucifera Arecaceae Coconut

Codariocalyx motoriusHedysarum motorium,Desmodium gyrans,Hedysarum gyrans

Fabaceae Telegraph Plant

Codiaeum variegatum Euphorbiaceae Croton

Codonopsis viridis Campanulaceae Green Bellflower Vine

Coelogyne cristata Orchidaceae Crested Coelogyne

Coelogyne fimbriata Coelogyne ovalis Orchidaceae Fringed Coelogyne

Coelogyne fuscescens Orchidaceae Ocher Yellow Coelogyne

Coelogyne nitida Coelogyne ochracea,Cymbidium nitidum Orchidaceae Shining Coelogyne

Coelogyne punctulata Orchidaceae Spotted Coelogyne

Coffea arabica Rubiaceae Coffee

Coix lacryma-jobi Coix arundinacea, Coixlachryma Poaceae Job's Tears

Coldenia procumbens Boraginaceae Creeping Coldenia

Colebrookea oppositifolia Lamiaceae Indian Squirrel Tail

Coleus blumei Lamiaceae Coleus

Colocasia esculenta Araceae Green Taro

Colquhounia coccinea Lamiaceae Himalayan Mint Shrub

Colvillea racemosa Caesalpiniaceae Colville's Glory

Combretum albidum Combretum ovalifolium Combretaceae Piluki

Combretum coccineum Combretaceae Flame Vine

Combretum latifolium Combretaceae Large Leaved ClimbingBushwillow

Combretum nanum Combretaceae Dwarf Bushwillow

Combretum rotundifolium Combretum aubletii Combretaceae Monkey Brush Vine

Commelina benghalensis Commelinaceae Whiskered Commelina

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Commelina clavataCommelina salicifolia,Commelina thwaitesii,Commelina diffusa

Commelinaceae Willow Leaved Dayflower

Commelina forsskalii Commelinaceae Kanpet

Commelina maculataCommelina obliqua var.viscida, Commelinapaludosa var. viscida

Commelinaceae Spotted Dayflower

Commelina paludosa Commelina obliqua Commelinaceae Swamp Dayflower

Commelina suffruticosa

Spathodithyrossuffruticosus, Commelinarugulosa, Commelinasimsonii

Commelinaceae Shrubby Dayflower

Commelina undulataCommelina striata,Commelina longifolia,Commelina kurzii

Commelinaceae Long Leaved Dayflower

Commicarpus chinensisBoerhavia chinensis,Boerhavia repanda,Valeriana chinensis

Nyctaginaceae Diffuse Hogweed

Commiphora stocksianaBalsamea stocksiana,Balsamodendronpubescens

Burseraceae Mitha Guggal

Conium maculatum Apiaceae Poison Hemlock

Connarus monocarpus Connaraceae Indian Zebrawood

Consolida ajacis Ranunculaceae Larkspur

Convolvulus arvensis Convolvulaceae Field Bindweed

Convolvulus prostratus Convolvulus pluricaulis,Convolvulus microphyllus Convolvulaceae Shankh Pushpi

Conyza bonariensis Asteraceae Flaxleaf Fleabane

Conyza stricta Asteraceae Erect Horseweed

Copiapoa esmeraldana Copiapoa humilis Cactaceae Esmeralda Copiapoa

Corchorus aestuans Corchorus acutangulus Tiliaceae East Indian Mallow

Corchorus capsularis Tiliaceae White Jute

Corchorus olitorius Tiliaceae Nalta Jute

Corchorus trilocularisCorchorus aestuans,Corchorus fruticulosus,Corchorus triflorus

Tiliaceae Wild Jute

Cordia boissieri Boraginaceae Texas Olive

Cordia dichotoma Boraginaceae Indian Cherry

Cordia lutea Boraginaceae Yellow Cordia

Cordia sebestena Boraginaceae Scarlet Cordia

Cordia subcordata Boraginaceae Beach Cordia

Cordyline fruticosa Cordyline terminalis Agavaceae Ti Plant

Coreopsis auriculata Asteraceae Mouse Ear Coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria Asteraceae Golden Coreopsis

Coreopsis verticillata'Moonbeam' Asteraceae Coreopsis Moonbeam

Coriandrum sativum Apiaceae Coriander

Coriaria nepalensis Coriariaceae Masuri Berry

Cornus capitataBenthamidia capitata,Benthamia capitata,Cynoxylon capitatum

Cornaceae Himalayan Strawberry Tree

Cornus macrophylla Cornus brachypoda,Swida macrophylla Cornaceae Large Leaf Dogwood

Cortusa brotheri Cortusa himalaica Primulaceae Himalayan Bell Primrose

Corydalis cashmeriana Fumariaceae Kashmir Corydalis

Corydalis govaniana Fumariaceae Govan's Corydalis

Corydalis juncea Fumariaceae Himalayan Corydalis

Corydalis thyrsiflora Corydalis gortschakovii Fumariaceae Broad Spur Corydalis

Corylus jacquemontii Corylus colurna var.lacera Betulaceae Jacquemont's Hazel

Corymbia citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Myrtaceae Lemon Scented Gum

Corypha umbraculifera Arecaceae Talipot Palm

Cosmos atrosanguineus Asteraceae Chocolate Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Pied PiperRed' Asteraceae Cosmos Pied Piper Red

Cosmos bipinnatus Asteraceae Cosmos pink

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Cosmos bipinnatus Asteraceae Cosmos white

Cosmos caudatus Asteraceae Wild Cosmos

Cosmos sulphureus Asteraceae Cosmos orange

Cosmostigma racemosum Asclepias racemosa Asclepiadaceae Green Milkweed Creeper

Costus pictusCostus hieroglyphica,Costus mexicanus,Costus congestus

Costaceae Painted Spiral Ginger

Costus speciosus Costaceae Crepe Ginger

Costus woodsonii Zingiberaceae Red Button Ginger

Cotinus coggygria Anacardiaceae Smoke Tree

Cotoneaster glabratus Rosaceae Maroon Branch Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster integrifolius Cotoneaster thymifolius Rosaceae Entire-leaved Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster microphyllus Rosaceae Rockspray Cotoneaster

Cottonia peduncularis Vanda peduncularis,Cottonia macrostachya Orchidaceae Bee Orchid

Cotula anthemoides Asteraceae Babuna

Couroupita guianensis Lecythidaceae Cannon Ball Tree

Crassocephalum crepidioides Gynura crepidioides Asteraceae Thickhead

Crassula ovataCrassula portulacea,Crassula argentea,Cotyledon ovata

Crassulaceae Jade Plant

Crataeva adansonii subsp.odora Capparaceae Garlic Pear Tree

Crawfurdia angustata Crawfurdia trailliana,Gentiana helenii Gentianaceae Pink Gentian Vine

Crawfurdia speciosa Gentiana speciosa Gentianaceae Showy Gentian Vine

Cremanthodium ellisii

Cremanthodiumplantagineum,Cremanthodiumoblongatum

Asteraceae Himalayan Mini Sunflower

Cremanthodium thomsonii Asteraceae Thomson's Cremanthodium

Crepidium resupinatumEpidendrum resupinatum,Crepidium plantagineum,Malaxis resupinata

Orchidaceae Inverted Crepidium

Crescentia cujete Bignoniaceae Calabash Tree

Cressa cretica Convolvulaceae Rudravanti

Crinum amabile Amaryllidaceae Giant Spider Lily

Crinum amoenum Amaryllidaceae Himalayan Crinum Lily

Crinum asiaticum Amaryllidaceae Grand Crinum Lily

Crinum latifolium Crinum zeylanicum Amaryllidaceae Milk and Wine Lily

Crinum moorei Amaryllidaceae Natal Lily

Crinum powellii 'Album' Amaryllidaceae Cape Coast Lily

Crinum powellii Amaryllidaceae Cape Lily

Crinum viviparum Amaryllis vivipara, Crinumensifolium Amaryllidaceae River Crinum Lily

Crinum woodrowii Amaryllidaceae Woodrow's Crinum Lily

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora Iridaceae Montbretia

Crocus sativus Iridaceae Saffron Crocus

Crossandra infundibuliformis Acanthaceae Crossandra

Crotalaria alata Crotalaria bialata Fabaceae Winged-Stem Rattlepod

Crotalaria albida Fabaceae Narrowleaf Rattlepod

Crotalaria calycina Fabaceae Hairy Rattlepod

Crotalaria filipes Fabaceae Creeping Hemp

Crotalaria fysonii Fabaceae Fyson's Rattlepod

Crotalaria hebecarpaGoniogyna hebecarpa,Goniogyna hirta, Halliahirta

Fabaceae Fuzzy Fruited Rattlepod

Crotalaria juncea Fabaceae Sunn Hemp

Crotalaria leptostachya Fabaceae Slender Spiked Rattlepod

Crotalaria mysorensis Fabaceae Mysore Rattlepod

Crotalaria pallida Crotalaria mucronata,Crotalaria striata Fabaceae Smooth Rattlepod

Crotalaria quinquefolia Fabaceae Five Leaf Rattlepod

Crotalaria retusa Fabaceae Rattleweed

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Crotalaria spectabilis Crotalaria sericea,Crotalaria leschenenaulti Fabaceae Showy Rattlepod

Crotalaria verrucosa Fabaceae Blue Rattlepod

Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae Ban Tulsi

Crucihimalaya himalaicaArabidopsis himalaica,Arabis himalaica, Arabisrupestre

Brassicaceae Himalayan Rock-Cress

Cryptanthus argyrophyllus Bromeliaceae Silver Leaved Earth-Star

Cryptolepis buchananii Trachelospermumcavaleriei Asclepiadaceae Wax Leaved Climber

Cryptomeria japonica Cupressaceae Japanese Cedar

Cryptostegia grandiflora Apocynaceae Rubber Vine

Cucumis maderaspatanus Mukia maderaspatana Cucurbitaceae Madras Pea Pumpkin

Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis Cucumis melo var.agrestis Cucurbitaceae Wild Melon

Cucumis meloCucumis pubescens,Cucumis trigonus,Cucumis callosus

Cucurbitaceae Melon

Cucumis sativus Cucurbitaceae Cucumber

Cucurbita pepo Cucumis pepo Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin

Cullen corylifolium Psoralea corylifolia,Cullen corylifolia Fabaceae Scurfy Pea

Cuphea hyssopifolia Lythraceae Mexican Heather

Cuphea ignea Lythraceae Cigar Plant

Cuphea micropetala Lythraceae Tall Cigar Plant

Cuphea viscosissima Cuphea petiolata Lythraceae Blue Waxweed

Cupressus arizonica Cupressaceae Arizona Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens Cupressaceae Italian Cypress

Cupressus torulosa Cupressus tongmaiensis Cupressaceae Himalayan Cypress

Curculigo orchioidesCurculigo ensifolia,Curculigo brevifolia,Hypoxis orchioides

Hypoxidaceae Golden Eye Grass

Curcuma angustifolia Zingiberaceae East Indian Arrowroot

Curcuma aromatica Zingiberaceae Wild Turmeric

Curcuma caesia Zingiberaceae Black Turmeric

Curcuma cf. mutabilis Zingiberaceae Changeable Turmeric

Curcuma inodora Zingiberaceae Scentless Turmeric

Curcuma karnatakensis Zingiberaceae Carnatic Curcuma

Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Turmeric

Curcuma montana Zingiberaceae Mountain Turmeric

Curcuma pseudomontana Zingiberaceae Hill Turmeric

Cuscuta chinensis var.chinensis Cuscuta sulcata Convolvulaceae Chinese Dodder

Cuscuta europaea var. indica Convolvulaceae Greater Dodder

Cuscuta reflexa Convolvulaceae Amar Bel

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

Cyamopsis psoraloides,Dolichos fabæformis,Dolichos psoraloides,Psoralea tetragonoloba

Fabaceae Guar

Cyananthus incanus Campanulaceae Low-growing Trailing Bellflower

Cyananthus lobatus Campanulaceae Trailing Bellflower

Cyananthus microphyllus Campanulaceae Small-leaved TrailingBellflower

Cyanotis arachnoidea Cyanotis bodinieri Commelinaceae Grass of the Dew

Cyanotis cristata Commelinaceae Nabhali

Cyanotis fasciculata Commelinaceae Nilwanti

Cyanotis somaliensis Commelinaceae Pussy Ears

Cyanotis tuberosa Commelinaceae Greater Cat Ears

Cyanthillium cinereumVernonia cinerea, Conyzacinerea, Senecioidescinerea

Asteraceae Little Ironweed

Cyathocline lutea Asteraceae Peela Gangotra

Cyathocline purpurea Tanacelum purpureum,Cyathochine lyrata Asteraceae Gangotra

Cycas revoluta Cycadaceae Sago Palm

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Cycas rumphii Cycadaceae Ceylon Sago Palm

Cyclamen persicum var.persicum forma roseum Primulaceae Florist Cyclamen pink

Cyclamen persicum var.persicum Primulaceae Florist Cyclamen white

Cyclea burmanni Menispermaceae Shining Moon-Seed

Cyclea peltata Menispermaceae Raj Patha

Cydista aequinoctialisMansoa alliacea,Bignonia aequinoctialis,Adenocalymma alliaceum

Bignoniaceae Garlic Vine

Cymbalaria muralis Scrophulariaceae Kenilworth Ivy

Cymbidium 'Alison Shaw' Orchidaceae Cymbidium Alison Shaw

Cymbidium aloifoliumCymbidium intermedium,Cymbidium erectum,Epidendrum pendulam

Orchidaceae Aloe Leaf Cymbidium

Cymbidium Balkis XCymbidium Cariga Orchidaceae Cymbidium Valya Craig

Cymbidium bicolor Orchidaceae Two-Colored Cymbidium

Cymbidium eburneum Orchidaceae Ivory Cymbidium

Cymbidium lowianumCymbidium giganteumvar. lowianum,Cyperorchis lowiana

Orchidaceae Low's Cymbidium

Cymbidium macrorhizon Aphyllorchis aberrans,Cymbidium nipponicum Orchidaceae Large Root Cymbidium

Cymbidium spp. Orchidaceae Cymbidium hybrid

Cymbidium tracyanum Orchidaceae Tracy's Cymbidium

Cymbopogon citratus Poaceae Lemon Grass

Cynara cardunculus Asteraceae Cardoon

Cynarospermum asperrimum Blepharis asperrima Acanthaceae Hill Blepharis

Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Bermuda Grass

Cynoglossum amabile Boraginaceae Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum lanceolatum Cynoglossum canescens,Cynoglossum racemosum Boraginaceae Lanceleaf Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum zeylanicum Boraginaceae Ceylon Forget Me Not

Cyperus alternifolius Cyperaceae Umbrella Palm

Cyperus compressus Cyperaceae Poorland Flat Sedge

Cyperus eragrostis Cyperaceae Tall Flat Sedge

Cyperus niveus Cyperaceae Snow White Sedge

Cyperus odoratusCyperus ferax, Cyperusengelmannii, Toruliniumodoratum

Cyperaceae Fragrant Flat Sedge

Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae Common Nut Sedge

Cyperus scariosus Cyperaceae Umbrella Sedge

Cyphostemma auriculatum Cissus auriculata, Vitisauriculata Vitaceae Eared Cyphostemma

Cypripedium cordigerum Orchidaceae Heart-shaped Slipper Orchid

Cypripedium elegans Coelogyne elegans Orchidaceae Elegant Slipper Orchid

Cypripedium himalaicum Cypripedium macranthonvar. himalaicum Orchidaceae Himalayan Slipper Orchid

Cyrtanthus mackenii Amaryllidaceae Ifafa Lily

Cyrtostachys renda Cyrtostachys lakka Arecaceae Sealing Wax Palm

Dactyloctenium aegyptium Eleusine aegyptiaca Poaceae Crowfoot Grass

Dactylorhiza hatagirea Orchis latifolia var. indica Orchidaceae Himalayan Marsh Orchid

Dahlia coccinea Asteraceae Single Flowered Dahlia

Dahlia imperialis Asteraceae Tree Dahlia

Dahlia Asteraceae Decorative Dahlia

Dahlia Asteraceae Waterlily Dahlia

Dalbergia horrida Amerimnon horridum,Dalbergia sympathetica Fabaceae Prickly Dalbergia

Dalbergia lanceolaria ssp.lanceolaria Fabaceae Takoli

Dalbergia latifolia Amerimnon latifolium Fabaceae Black Rosewood

Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Shisham

Dalbergia stipulacea Dalbergia ferruginea Fabaceae East Himalayan Dalbergia

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Daphne bholua var. glacialis Thymelaeaceae Icy Himalayan Daphne

Daphne papyracea Daphne cannabina,Daphne odora Thymelaeaceae Indian Paper Plant

Dasiphora fruticosa Potentilla fruticosa Rosaceae Shrubby Cinquefoil

Datura ferox Solanaceae Fierce Thorn Apple

Datura innoxia Solanaceae Datura

Datura metel 'BlackcurrantSwirl' Solanaceae Datura Blackcurrant Swirl

Datura metel 'Flore Pleno' Solanaceae Datura Double Purple

Datura metel Solanaceae Datura Triple Yellow

Datura stramonium Solanaceae Jimsonweed

Datura wrightii Datura meteloides Solanaceae Sacred Datura

Daucus carota var. sativus Apiaceae Carrot

Decaschistia crotonifolia Malvaceae Croton Leaf Mysore Mallow

Decaschistia trilobata Malvaceae Lobed Leaved Mysore Mallow

Delonix elata Poinciana elata Caesalpiniaceae White Gulmohar

Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae Gulmohar

Delphinium brunonianum Delphiniumjacquemontianum Ranunculaceae Musk Larkspur

Delphinium cashmerianum Ranunculaceae Kashmir Larkspur

Delphinium dasycaulon Delphinium malabaricum Ranunculaceae Malabar Delphinium

Dendranthema X grandiflorum Asteraceae Chrysanthemum pink

Dendranthema X grandiflorum Asteraceae Chrysanthemum yellow

Dendranthema X grandiflorum Asteraceae White Chrysanthemum

Dendrobium aphyllumLimodorum aphyllum,Dendrobiummacrostachyum

Orchidaceae Leafless Dendrobium

Dendrobium barbatulum Orchidaceae Small Bearded Dendrobium

Dendrobium bicameratum Callista bicamerata,Dendrobium breviflorum Orchidaceae Short Flower Dendrobium

Dendrobium chrysanthum Orchidaceae Golden Flowered Dendrobium

Dendrobium chrysotoxum Dendrobium suavissimum Orchidaceae Golden Arch Dendrobium

Dendrobium cucullatumDendrobium pierardii,Dendrobium aphyllum varcucullatum

Orchidaceae Hooded Dendrobium

Dendrobium densiflorumCallista densiflora,Callista clavata,Dendrobium clavatum

Orchidaceae Pineapple Orchid

Dendrobium fimbriatum Orchidaceae Fringe Lipped Dendrobium

Dendrobium formosum Orchidaceae Handsome FloweredDendrobium

Dendrobium herbaceum Orchidaceae Grassy Dendrobium

Dendrobium infundibulum Orchidaceae Funnel Lip Dendrobium

Dendrobium jenkinsii Orchidaceae Jenkins's Dendrobium

Dendrobium kingianum Callista kingiana,Dendrocoryne kingianum Orchidaceae Pink Rock Orchid

Dendrobium microbulbon Orchidaceae Tiny Dendrobium

Dendrobium moschatum Orchidaceae Musk Dendrobium

Dendrobium nobile Orchidaceae Noble Dendrobium

Dendrobium ovatum Dendrobium chlorops,Epidendrum ovatum Orchidaceae Green Lipped Dendrobium

Dendrobium peguanumCallista pygmaea,Dendrobium fesselianum,Dendrobium pygmaeum

Orchidaceae Pegu Dendrobium

Dendrobium primulinumCallista primulina,Dendrobium nobile varpallidiflorum

Orchidaceae Primrose Dendrobium

Dendrobium transparens Orchidaceae Translucent Dendrobium

Dendrobium williamsonii Callista lubbersiana,Callista williamsonii Orchidaceae Williamson's Dendrobium

Dendrocalamus strictus Bambusa stricta, Bambosstricta Poaceae Calcutta Bamboo

Dendrolobium triangulare Hedysarum triangulare,Desmodium triangulare Fabaceae Triangular Horse Bush

Dendrolobium umbellatum Desmodium umbellatum, Fabaceae Horse Bush

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Dendrolobium umbellatum Hedysarum umbellatum Fabaceae Horse Bush

Dendrophthoe curvata Loranthaceae Rainforest Mistletoe

Dendrophthoe falcata var.coccinea Loranthaceae Red Honey Suckle Mistletoe

Dendrophthoe falcata var.falcata

Loranthus longiflorus var.falcatus, Loranthusfalcatus, Loranthuslongiflorus

Loranthaceae Honey Suckle Mistletoe

Dendrophthoe glabrescens Loranthus vitellinus var.glabrescens Loranthaceae Smooth Mistletoe

Dentella repens Oldenlandia repens Rubiaceae Creeping Dentella

Derris heyneanaPongamia heyneana,Derris heyneana var.paniculata, Derris bakeri

Fabaceae Climbing Derris

Derris scandensDalbergia scandens,Dalbergia timoriensis,Deguelia timoriensis

Fabaceae Jewel Vine

Derris trifoliataDerris uliginosa,Pongamia uliginosa,Robinia uliginosa

Fabaceae Common Derris

Desmodium dichotomum Desmodium diffusum Fabaceae Chikta

Desmodium gangeticum Hedysarum gangeticum Fabaceae Sal Leaved Desmodium

Desmodium heterocarpon Hedysarum heterocarpon Fabaceae Asian Tick Trefoil

Desmodium laxiflorum Fabaceae Loose Flowered Desmodium

Desmodium oojeinenseDalbergia oojeinensis,Ougeinia oojeinensis,Ougeinia dalbergioides

Fabaceae Sandan

Desmodium triflorumMeibomia triflora,Desmodium parvifolium,Hedysarum triflorum

Fabaceae Creeping Tick Trefoil

Desmodium velutinumHedysarum velutinum,Meibomia lasiocarpa,Desmodium latifolium

Fabaceae Velvet-Leaf Desmodium

Desmostachya bipinnataUniola bipinnata, Poacynosuriodes, Eragrostiscynosuriodes

Poaceae Daabh

Deutzia bhutanensis Hydrangeaceae Bhutan Deutzia

Deutzia compacta Hydrangeaceae Compact Deutzia

Dianella tasmanica Liliaceae Flax Lily

Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' Liliaceae Flax Lily Variegated

Dianthus barbatus Caryophyllaceae Sweet William

Dianthus caryophyllus Caryophyllaceae Carnation orange

Dianthus caryophyllus Caryophyllaceae Carnation pink

Dianthus chinensisDianthus amurensis,Dianthus heddewigii,Dianthus laciniatus

Caryophyllaceae China Pink

Diapensia himalaica Diapensia acutifolia Diapensiaceae Himalayan Pincushion Plant

Dicentra macrocapnos Dactylicapnosmacrocapnos Papaveraceae Yellow Bleeding Heart

Dichanthium annulatum Dichanthium papillosum,Andropogon annulatus Poaceae Sheda Grass

Dichrostachys cinereaCailliea glomerata,Dichrostachys glomerata,Mimosa cinerea

Mimosaceae Sickle Bush

Dicliptera foetidaDicliptera zeylanica,Dicliptera bivalvis, Justiciafoetida

Acanthaceae Stinking Foldwing

Dicliptera nasikensis Acanthaceae Nasik Foldwing

Didymocarpus pedicellatus Didymocarpus pedicellata Gesneriaceae Stone Flower

Didymoplexis pallens Apetalon minutum,Cheirostylis kanarensis Orchidaceae Crystal Bells

Dieffenbachia amoena Araceae Dumb Cane

Dietes grandiflora Iridaceae Wild Iris

Digera muricata Digera arvensis,Achyranthes muricata Amaranthaceae False Amaranth

Digitalis ferruginea Scrophulariaceae Rusty Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora Scrophulariaceae White Flowered Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea Scrophulariaceae Foxglove

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Dillenia indica Dilleniaceae Elephant Apple

Dillenia pentagyna Dillenia floribunda, Dilleniahainanensis Dilleniaceae Karmal

Dillenia suffruticosa Wormia suffruticosa Dilleniaceae Shrubby Dillenia

Dimorphocalyx lawianus Trigonostemon lawianus Euphorbiaceae Jodpakli

Dimorphotheca pluvialis Asteraceae African Daisy white

Dimorphotheca sinuata Asteraceae African Daisy orange

Dimorphotheca sinuata Asteraceae African Daisy yellow

Dinetus racemosus Porana racemosa/malabarica Convolvulaceae Snow Creeper

Dioscorea belophylla Dioscorea glabra Dioscoreaceae Spear-Leaved Yam

Dioscorea bulbifera Dioscoreaceae Air Yam

Dioscorea oppositifolia Dioscorea opposita Dioscoreaceae Cinnamon Vine

Dioscorea pentaphylla Dioscorea triphylla Dioscoreaceae Five Leaf Yam

Dioscorea villosaDioscorea glauca,Dioscorea hirticaulis,Dioscorea quaternata

Dioscoreaceae Wild Yam

Diospyros malabarica Garcinia malabarica,Diospyros peregrina Ebenaceae Gaub

Diospyros melanoxylonDiospyros tupru,Diospyros dubia,Diospyros wightiana

Ebenaceae Coromandel Ebony

Diospyros montana f.cordifolia Diospyros cordifolia Ebenaceae Bistendu

Dipcadi montanum Liliaceae Dipcadi

Diphylax urceolata Habenaria urceolata Orchidaceae Pitcher Diphylax

Diploclisia glaucescens Cocculus glaucescens,Cocculus macrocarpus Menispermaceae Glaucous Diploclisia

Diplocyclos palmatusBryonia palmata, Zehneriaerythrocarpa, Bryonopsislaciniosa

Cucurbitaceae Lollipop Climber

Dipteracanthus prostratus Ruellia prostrata Acanthaceae Bell Weed

Dipterocarpus turbinatus Dipterocarpus jourdainii Dipterocarpaceae Garjan

Dissotis rotundifolia Melastomataceae Spanish Shawl

Dodonaea viscosa Sapindaceae Hop Bush

Dolichandrone falcata Spathodea falcata Bignoniaceae Medhshingi

Dombeya pulchra Malvaceae Silver Dombeya

Dombeya spectabilis Assonia spectabilis Malvaceae Dombeya

Dombeya wallichii Astrapaea wallichii Malvaceae Pink Ball Dombeya

Dorotheanthus bellidiformis Mesembryanthemumcriniflorum Aizoaceae Ice Plant

Dracaena fragrans Aletris fragrans Agavaceae Corn Plant

Dregea volubilisAsclepias volubilis,Dregea formosana,Wattakaka volubilis

Asclepiadaceae Sneeze Wort

Drosera burmannii Drosera burmanni Droseraceae Burmann's Sundew

Drosera indica Droseraceae Flycatcher

Drosera peltata Droseraceae Shield Sundew

Duabanga grandiflora Duabanga sonneratioides Lythraceae Duabanga

Dubyaea hispida Asteraceae Bristly Dubyaea

Duchesnea indica Potentilla indica, Fragariaindica Rosaceae Indian Strawberry

Duranta erecta 'Alba' Verbenaceae White Sky Flower

Duranta erecta Duranta repens, Durantaspinosa, Duranta plumieri Verbenaceae Sky Flower

Duranta erecta 'Variegata' Verbenaceae Variegated Sky Flower

Dypsis lutescens Arecaceae Golden Cane Palm

Dyschoriste depressa Acanthaceae Dwarf Snakerherb

Dysphania ambrosioides Chenopodiumambrosioides Chenopodiaceae Mexican Tea

Ecbolium ligustrinum Ecbolium viride Acanthaceae Green Shrimp Plant

Ecbolium linneanum Justicia ecbolia Acanthaceae Blue Fox Tail

Echeveria elegansOliverella elegans,Echeveria perelegans,Echeveria tinctoria

Crassulaceae Mexican Snowball

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Echinochloa colona Poaceae Jungle Rice

Echinochloa crus-galli Panicum crus-galli Poaceae Barnyard Grass

Echinodorus palaefolius Sagittaria palaefolia Alismataceae Mexican Sword-Plant

Echinops echinatus Asteraceae Indian Globe Thistle

Echinopsis oxygona Cactaceae Easter Lily Cactus

Echinopsis spp. Cactaceae Sea Urchin Cactus

Eclipta prostrataEclipta erecta, Ecliptaalba, Eclipta punctata,Verbesina prostrata

Asteraceae False Daisy

Edgeworthia gardneri Daphne gardneri Thymelaeaceae Nepalese Paper Bush

Ehretia acuminata Boraginaceae Koda Tree

Ehretia laevis Boraginaceae Chamror

Eichornia crassipes Pontederiaceae Water Hyacinth

Elaeagnus conferta Elaeagnus latifolia Elaeagnaceae Wild Olive

Elaeis guineensis Elaeis melanococca,Elaeis madagascariensis Arecaceae African Oil Palm

Elaeocarpus floribundus Elaeocarpaceae Indian Olive

Elaeocarpus grandis Elaeocarpaceae Blue Marble Tree

Elaeodendron glaucum Cassine glauca,Mangifera glauca Celastraceae Ceylon Tea

Elaeodendron orientale Cassine orientalis Celastraceae False Olive

Elephantopus scaber Asteraceae Elephant Foot

Elettaria cardamomum Zingiberaceae Cardamom

Eleusine indica Cynosurus indicus,Eleusine japonica Poaceae Indian Crowfoot Grass

Elsholtzia blanda Aphanochilus blandus,Perilla elata Lamiaceae Lomba

Elsholtzia fruticosa Lamiaceae Shrubby Mint

Elytranthe albida Loranthus albidus,Elytranthe henryi Loranthaceae Pale Bark Mistletoe

Elytraria acaulis Acanthaceae Asian Scalystem

Embelia arunachalensis Myrsinaceae Arunachal Embelia

Embelia basaal Embelia tsjeriam-cottam Myrsinaceae Malabar Embelia

Emilia sonchifolia Emilia javanica Asteraceae Purple Sow Thistle

Enkianthus deflexus Enkianthus himalaicus,Rhodora deflexa Ericaceae Himalayan Red Bells

Ensete superbum Musa superba Musaceae Rock Banana

Entada rheedei Entada rheedii, Entadapursaetha Mimosaceae Sea Bean

Enterolobium contortisiliquumEnterolobiumglaucescens, Mimosacontortisiliqua

Mimosaceae Earpod Tree

Epidendrum radicans Orchidaceae Red Crucifix Orchid

Epilobium coloratum Onagraceae Purpleleaf Willowherb

Epilobium latifolium Onagraceae River Beauty

Epilobium laxum Onagraceae Lax Willowherb

Epilobium wallichianum Onagraceae Wallich's Willow-Herb

Epipactis helleborine

Epipactis latifolia,Helleborinemacrostachya, Serapiashelleborine

Orchidaceae Broad Leaved Helleborine

Epipactis veratrifoliaEpipactis consimilis,Epipactis wallichii,Helleborine veratrifolia

Orchidaceae Eastern Marsh Helleborine

Epiphyllum hybrid Cactaceae Orchid Cactus pink

Epiphyllum oxypetalum Cactaceae Orchid Cactus

Episcia cupreata Achimenes cupreata Gesneriaceae Flame Violet

Eragrostis cilianensis Eragrostis cilianensis,Poa cilianesis Poaceae Grey Lovegrass

Eragrostis unioloides Poa unioloides,Eragrostis amabilis Poaceae Chinese Lovegrass

Eranthemum pulchellumEranthemum nervosum,Justicia nervosa,Daedalacanthus nervosus

Acanthaceae Blue Sage

Eranthemum roseum Acanthaceae Rosy Eranthemum

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Eremurus himalaicus Asphodelaceae Himalayan Desert Candle

Eria stricta Mycaranthes stricta Orchidaceae Erect Eria

Erigeron annuus Aster annuus, Erigeronheterophyllus Asteraceae Annual Fleabane

Erigeron bellidioides Aster bellidioides Asteraceae Daisy Fleabane

Erigeron karvinskianus Erigeron mucronatus Asteraceae Mexican Fleabane

Erigeron multiradiatus Asteraceae Himalayan Fleabane

Erinocarpus nimmonii Erinocarpus nimmoanus Tiliaceae Jangli Bhendi

Eriobotrya japonica Rosaceae Loquat

Eriocaulon epedunculatum Eriocaulaceae Stalkless Piperwort

Eriocaulon heterolepis Eriocaulaceae Buttonhead Pipewort

Eriocaulon sedgwickii Eriocaulaceae Spherical Pipewort

Eriocaulon sharmae Eriocaulaceae Sharma's Pipewort

Eriocaulon stellulatum Eriocaulaceae Starry Pipewort

Eriocaulon tuberiferum Eriocaulaceae Tuberous Pipewort

Eriolaena quinquelocularis Microchlaenaquinquelocularis Sterculiaceae Bothi

Eritrichium canum Boraginaceae Scree Plant

Erodium cicutarium Geranium cicutarium Geraniaceae Common Storksbill

Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa Eruca sativa, Brassicaeruca, Brassica erucoides Brassicaceae Rocket Salad

Eryngium billardieri Apiaceae Billardiere's Eryngo

Eryngium foetidum Apiaceae Long Coriander

Erysimum cheiri Cheiranthus cheiri Brassicaceae English Wallflower

Erysimum melicentae Brassicaceae Himalayan Wallflower

Erythrina blakei Fabaceae Blake's Coral Tree

Erythrina crista-galli Fabaceae Cockspur Coral Tree

Erythrina mitis

Erythrina umbrosa,Corallodendronumbrosum, Chirocalyxumbrosus

Fabaceae Shady Coral Tree

Erythrina stricta var. suberosa Fabaceae Corky Coral Tree

Erythrina variegata Erythrina indica Fabaceae Indian Coral Tree

Erythrina x bidwillii Fabaceae Coral Bean Tree

Erythroxylum monogynum Erythroxylon monogynum Erythroxylaceae Red Cedar

Eschscholzia caespitosa Papaveraceae Dwarf California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica Papaveraceae California Poppy

Escobaria missouriensis Cactaceae Yellow Pincushion Cactus

Escobaria vivipara Cactaceae Pincushion Cactus

Etlingera elatior Alpinia elatior Zingiberaceae Torch Ginger

Eucalyptus microtheca Myrtaceae Coolabah

Eucalyptus spp. Myrtaceae Eucalyptus

Eucharis grandiflora Amaryllidaceae Amazon Lily

Eugenia phillyraeoidesSyzygium phillyraeoides,Eugenia mooniana var.gracilis

Myrtaceae Ceylon Plum

Eugenia uniflora Myrtaceae Surinam Cherry

Eulophia flavaCyrtopera flava,Cyrtopodium flavum,Graphorkis flava

Orchidaceae Yellow Eulophia

Eulophia ochreata Graphorkis ochreata Orchidaceae Golden-Yellow Eulophia

Eulophia spectabilis Orchidaceae Spectacular Eulophia

Euonymus hamiltonianus Celastraceae Himalayan Spindle Tree

Euonymus japonicus Celastraceae Japanese Spindle Tree

Eupatorium birmanicum Asteraceae Burma Agrimony

Euphorbia actinoclada Euphorbiaceae Spreading Branch Spurge

Euphorbia antiquorum Euphorbiaceae Triangular Spurge

Euphorbia caducifolia Euphorbiaceae Leafless Milk Hedge

Euphorbia cotinifolia Euphorbiaceae Caribbean Copper Plant

Euphorbia cyathophora Poinsettia cyathophora Euphorbiaceae Painted Leaf Poinsettia

Euphorbia decaryi Euphorbiaceae Wrinkled Leaf Spurge

Euphorbia dracunculoidesEuphorbia lanceolata,Tithymalus Euphorbiaceae Dragon Spurge

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dracunculoides

Euphorbia helioscopia Euphorbiaceae Sun Spurge

Euphorbia heterophyllaEuphorbia geniculata,Euphorbia prunifolia,Poinsettia heterophylla

Euphorbiaceae Wild Poinsettia

Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae Asthma Weed

Euphorbia laeta Euphorbia rothiana Euphorbiaceae Common Hill Spurge

Euphorbia lathyris Euphorbia lathyrus Euphorbiaceae Caper Spurge

Euphorbia leucocephala Euphorbiaceae Snow Bush

Euphorbia milii lutea Euphorbiaceae Yellow Crown of Thorns

Euphorbia milii splendens Euphorbiaceae Orchid Crown of Thorns

Euphorbia milli Euphorbiaceae Crown of Thorns

Euphorbia neriifolia Euphorbiaceae Indian Spurge Tree

Euphorbia nivulia Euphorbia neriifolia Euphorbiaceae Leafy Milk Hedge

Euphorbia notoptera Euphorbiaceae Winged Seed Spurge

Euphorbia peplus Euphorbiaceae Radium Weed

Euphorbia pulcherrima Euphorbiaceae Poinsettia

Euphorbia rosea Chamaesyce rosea Euphorbiaceae Rosy Spurge

Euphorbia serpensEuphorbia bombaiensis,Euphorbia orbiculata var.jawaharii

Euphorbiaceae Matted Sandmat

Euphorbia spp. Euphorbiaceae Crown of Thorns red-green

Euphorbia viguieri Euphorbiaceae Viguier's Spurge

Euphorbia wallichii Euphorbiaceae Wallich Spurge

Euphrasia officinalis Scrophulariaceae Eyebright

Euryale ferox Nymphaeaceae Prickly Waterlily

Euryops chrysanthemoides Gamolepischrysanthemoides Asteraceae African Bush Daisy

Eustoma grandiflorum Lisianthus russellianus,Bilamista grandiflora Gentianaceae Tulip Gentian

Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae Dwarf Morning Glory

Evolvulus glomeratus 'BlueDaze' Convolvulaceae Blue Daze

Evolvulus nummularius Convolvulus nummularius,Volvulopsis nummularium Convolvulaceae Roundleaf Bindweed

Exacum lawii Gentianaceae Law's Persian Violet

Exacum pedunculatum Gentianaceae Stalked Persian Violet

Exacum pumilum Gentianaceae Little Persian Violet

Exacum tetragonumExacum tetragonum var.stylosa, Exacumperottetii, Exacum bicolor

Gentianaceae Bicolor Persian Violet

Exacum wightianum Gentianaceae Wight's Persian Violet

Excoecaria agallocha Euphorbiaceae Blinding Tree

Fagopyrum dibotrysPolygonum dibotrys,Fagopyrum cymosum,Polygonum cymosum

Polygonaceae Perennial Buckwheat

Fagopyrum esculentumFagopyrum sagittatum,Fagopyrum vulgare,Polygonum fagopyrum

Polygonaceae Buckwheat

Ficus arnottiana Urostigma arnottiana Moraceae Indian Rock Fig

Ficus bengalensis Moraceae Banyan Tree

Ficus benghalensis var.krishnae Ficus krishnae Moraceae Krishna Fig

Ficus benjamina Moraceae Weeping Fig

Ficus carica Moraceae Anjeer

Ficus drupacea var.pubescens

Ficus mysorensis, Ficusmysorensis var.pubescens

Moraceae Mysore Fig

Ficus elastic Ficus cordata, Ficusdecora Moraceae Rubber Tree

Ficus exasperata Ficus asperrima, Ficuspunctifera Moraceae Brahma's Banyan

Ficus hispidaFicus oppositifolia, Ficuscompressa, Covelliahispida

Moraceae Hairy Fig

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Ficus lyrata Ficus pandurata Moraceae Fiddle Leaf Fig

Ficus microcarpa Ficus retusa, Ficus nitida Moraceae Laurel Fig

Ficus mollis Moraceae Soft Fig

Ficus natalensis subsp.leprieurii

Ficus triangularis, Ficusleprieurii Moraceae Natal Fig

Ficus palmata Ficus pseudocarica Moraceae Punjab Fig

Ficus racemosaFicus glomerata, Ficuslucescens, Ficusracemosa var. elongata

Moraceae Goolar

Ficus religiosa Moraceae Peepal

Ficus semicordataCovellia cunia, Ficuscunia, Ficusconglomerata

Moraceae Drooping Fig

Ficus tinctoria Ficus gibbosa, Ficusparasitica, Ficus swinhoei Moraceae Dye Fig

Ficus virens Ficus infectoria Moraceae White Fig

Filago arvensis Gnaphalium arvense,Oglifa arvensis Asteraceae Field Cudweed

Filago pyramidata Filago spathulata,Gnaphalium pyramidatum Asteraceae Broad Leaved Cudweed

Filicium decipiens Sapindaceae Fern Tree

Filipendula vestita Rosaceae Himalayan Meadowsweet

Fioria vitifolia Hibiscus vitifolius,Kosteletzkya vitifolia Malvaceae Grape Leaved Mallow

Firmiana colorata Erythropsis colorata,Sterculia colorata Sterculiaceae Scarlet Sterculia

Firmiana pallens Erythropsis pallens,Sterculia pallens Sterculiaceae Pale Sterculia

Fittonia albivenis

Adelaster albivenis,Fittonia argyroneura,Gymnostachyumverschaffeltii

Acanthaceae Nerve Plant

Flacourtia indicaFlacourtia ramontchi,Flacourtia sepiaria,Gmelina indica

Flacourtiaceae Governor's Plum

Flacourtia jangomas Stigmarota jangomas,Flacourtia cataphrata Flacourtiaceae Coffee Plum

Flacourtia montana Flacourtiaceae Mountain Sweet Thorn

Flemingia chappar Moghania chappar Fabaceae Galphuli

Flemingia gracilis Fabaceae Slender Flemingia

Flemingia semialataMoghania semialata,Flemingia congesta var.semialata

Fabaceae Winged-Stalk Flemingia

Flemingia strobilifera Fabaceae Wild Hops

Flickingeria hesperis Orchidaceae Uttaranchal Flickingeria

Floscopa scandensTradescantia paniculata,Commelina hispida,Aneilema hispida

Commelinaceae Climbing Flower Cup

Flueggea leucopyrus Securinega leucopyrus,Phyllanthus leucopyrus Phyllanthaceae Bushweed

Foeniculum vulgare Apiaceae Fennel

Forsythia suspensa Ligustrum suspensum,Syringa suspensa Oleaceae Weeping Forsythia

Fragaria nubicolaPotentilla nubicola,Fragaria vesca var.nubicola

Rosaceae Himalayan Strawberry

Fragaria vesca/ananassa Rosaceae Strawberry

Freesia spp. Iridaceae Freesia

Fritillaria cirrhosa Liliaceae Yellow Himalayan Fritillary

Fritillaria roylei Liliaceae Himalayan Fritillary

Fuchsia corymbiflora Onagraceae Vine Fuchsia

Fuchsia spp. Onagraceae Fuchsia

Gagea luteaOrnithogalum luteum,Gagea indica, Gageaelegans

Liliaceae Yellow Star of Bethlehem

Gaillardia 'Fanfare' Asteraceae Gaillardia Fanfare

Gaillardia pulchella Asteraceae Blanket Flower

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Gaillardia pulchella Asteraceae Gaillardia double

Galinsoga parviflora Tridax parviflora Asteraceae Quick Weed

Galphimia glauca Malpighiaceae Slender Goldshower

Gamochaeta pensylvanicaGnaphaliumpensylvanicum,Gnaphalium peregrinum

Asteraceae Pennsylvania Cudweed

Garcinia indica Brindonia indica Clusiaceae Kokam

Garcinia talbotiiGarcinia malabarica,Garcinia ovalifolia var.macrantha

Clusiaceae Talbot Garcinia

Gardenia gummifera Rubiaceae Gummy Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia augusta Rubiaceae Gardenia

Gardenia latifolia Rubiaceae Indian Boxwood

Gardenia resinifera Gardenia lucida Rubiaceae Brilliant Gardenia

Garuga pinnata Burseraceae Garuga

Gasteria bicolor Asphodelaceae Gasteria

Gastrochilus inconspicuus

Saccolabiuminconspicuum, Luisiainconspicua, Luisiopsisinconspicua

Orchidaceae Tiny Gastrochilus

Gaultheria trichophylla Ericaceae Himalayan Snowberry

Gazania rigens Asteraceae Gazania

Geissaspis cristata Zornia disperma Fabaceae Eyelashes Shell Beans

Geissaspis cristata var.tenella Geissaspis tenella Fabaceae Tender Eyelashes Shell

Beans

Gentiana carinata Gentianaceae Dark Blue Gentian

Gentiana marginata Gentianaceae Clustered Summer Gentian

Gentiana ornata Gentianodes ornata,Pneumonanthe ornata Gentianaceae Decorated Gentian

Gentiana pedicellataEricala pedicellata,Gentiana pedicellata var.wallichii

Gentianaceae Purple Stalked Gentian

Gentiana sino-ornata Gentianaceae Chinese Gentian

Gentiana urnula Gentianaceae Urn-shaped Gentian

Geodorum densiflorum Orchidaceae Nodding Swamp Orchid

Geranium donianum Geraniaceae Don's Geranium

Geranium himalayense Geraniaceae Himalayan Geranium

Geranium nepalenseGeranium pallidum,Geranium patens,Geranium radicans

Geraniaceae Nepal Geranium

Geranium ocellatum

Geranium bicolor,Geranium choorense,Geranium ocellatum var.himalaicum

Geraniaceae Black Eyed Geranium

Geranium pratense Geraniaceae Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium procurrens Geraniaceae Trailing Geranium

Geranium pusillum Geraniaceae Small Geranium

Geranium rotundifolium Geraniaceae Roundleaf Geranium

Geranium wallichianum'Buxton Blue' Geraniaceae Geranium Buxton Blue

Geranium wallichianum Geraniaceae Wallich Geranium

Gerascanthus gharaf Cordia gharaf Boraginaceae Gondni

Gerbera gossypina Asteraceae Hairy Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera Jamesonii Asteraceae Gerbera Daisy

Ginkgo biloba Ginkgoaceae Ginkgo

Girardinia diversifoliaGirardiana platyphylla,Girardinia heterophylla ,Urtica heterophylla

Urticaceae Bichchhoo

Gladiolus dalenii/natalensis Iridaceae Gladiolus

Glandularia pulchella Verbena pulchella Verbenaceae Moss Verbena

Gleditsia triacanthos Caesalpiniaceae Honey Locust

Glinus lotoides Mollugo lotoides, Mollugohirta Molluginaceae Lotus Sweetjuice

Glinus oppositifolius Mollugo oppositifolia,Mollugo spergula Molluginaceae Jima

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Gliricidia sepium Gliricidia maculata Fabaceae Mexican Lilac

Glochidion ellipticum Euphorbiaceae Bhoma

Gloriosa superbaGloriosa rothschildiana,Gloriosa speciosa,Gloriosa simplex

Liliaceae Glory Lily

Glossocardia bosvallia Verbesina bosvallia Asteraceae Patthar Suva

Glycosmis mauritianaLimonia mauritiana,Glycosmis pentaphylla,Limonia pentaphylla

Rutaceae Orangeberry

Glycyrrhiza glabra Fabaceae Licorice

Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Gamhar

Gmelina asiatica Gmelina parvifolia Verbenaceae Asian Bushbeech

Gmelina philippensis Gmelina hystrix Verbenaceae Parrot's Beak

Gnaphalium affine Asteraceae Cotton Weed

Gnetum scandens Gnetaceae Joint Fir

Gnidia glauca Thymelaeaceae Fish Poison Bush

Gomphrena globosa Amaranthaceae Gomphrena

Gomphrena serrata Gomphrena celosioides,Gomphrena decumbens Amaranthaceae Prostrate Gomphrena

Gonatanthus pumilusCaladium pumilum,Gonatanthussarmentosus

Araceae Dwarf Gonatanthus

Goodyera hemsleyana Epipactis hemsleyana Orchidaceae Hemsley Jewel Orchid

Goodyera procera Epipactis procera,Leucostachys procera Orchidaceae Slim Goodyera

Goodyera repensSatyrium repens,Epipactis repens, Orchisrepens

Orchidaceae Dwarf Rattlesnake Plantain

Gossypium arboreum Malvaceae Cotton

Gossypium hirsutum Gossypium mexicanum,Gossypium religiosum Malvaceae Mexican Cotton

Gouania leptostachya Gouania tiliaefolia Rhamnaceae Slender Spiked Gouania

Grangea maderaspatanaArtemisiamaderaspatana,Perdicium tomentosum

Asteraceae Madras Carpet

Graptophyllum pictum Justicia picta Acanthaceae Caricature Plant

Grevillea robusta Proteaceae Silver Oak

Grewia abutilifolia Tiliaceae Mallow-Leaved Crossberry

Grewia asiatica Tiliaceae Phalsa

Grewia damine Grewia bicolor, Grewiasalvifolia Tiliaceae Salvia Leaved Crossberry

Grewia flavescens Tiliaceae Donkey Berry

Grewia hirsuta Tiliaceae Kukurbicha

Grewia laevigata Grewia disperma, Grewiaglabra, Grewia sepiaria Tiliaceae Two-Lobed Crossberry

Grewia serrulata Tiliaceae Kaori

Grewia tenax Tiliaceae White Crossberry

Grewia tiliifolia Tiliaceae Dhaman

Guaiacum officinale Zygophyllaceae Tree of Life

Guazuma ulmifolia Theobroma guazuma,Guazuma tomentosa Sterculiaceae West Indian Elm

Guizotia abyssinica Guizotia oleifera,Polymnia abyssinica Asteraceae Ramtil

Gustavia augusta Japarandiba augusta Lecythidaceae Majestic Heaven Lotus

Gustavia superba Lecythidaceae Heaven Lotus

Gymnadenia orchidis

Gymnadeniacylindrostachya,Gymnadenia himalayica,Habenaria orchidis,Orchis habenaroides

Orchidaceae Himalayan Fragrant Orchid

Gymnema sylvestre Asclepiadaceae Gurmar

Gymnocalycium mihanovichiivar. friedrichii Cactaceae Ruby Ball

Gymnosporia rothiana Maytenus rothiana Celastraceae Roth's Spike Thorn

Gynocardia odorata Chaulmoogra odorata,Chilmoria dodecandra Flacourtiaceae Chhal Mogra

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Gynura cusimbua Gynura angulosa, Cacaliacusimbua Asteraceae Hill Gynura

Gynura pseudochina Gynura miniata Asteraceae Chinese Gynura

Gypsophila cerastoides Caryophyllaceae Himalayan Baby's Breath

Gypsophila elegans Caryophyllaceae Baby's Breath

Gyrocarpus americanus Hernandiaceae Helicopter Tree

Habenaria brachyphylla Platanthera brachyphylla,Habenaria crassifolia Orchidaceae Thick Leaved Habenaria

Habenaria commelinifolia

Orchis stylosanthes,Orchis commelinifolia,Platantheracommelinifolia

Orchidaceae Commelina-Leaf Habenaria

Habenaria digitata Habenaria trinervia,Habenaria graveolens Orchidaceae Green Habenaria

Habenaria diphylla Habenaria jerdoniana Orchidaceae Two-Leaved Habenaria

Habenaria edgeworthii Platanthera edgeworthii Orchidaceae Edgeworth's Habenaria

Habenaria foliosa Orchidaceae Leafy Habenaria

Habenaria grandifloriformis Orchidaceae Single Leaved Habenaria

Habenaria heyneana Orchidaceae Toothbrush Orchid

Habenaria intermedia Ochyrorchis intermedia,Kryptostoma intermedium Orchidaceae Intermediate Habenaria

Habenaria longicorniculata Orchidaceae Sheput Habe-amri

Habenaria marginata Orchidaceae Golden Yellow Habenaria

Habenaria panchganiensis Orchidaceae Panchgani Habenaria

Habenaria rariflora Orchidaceae Spreading Flowered Habenaria

Habenaria reniformis Orchidaceae Kidney-Leaved Habenaria

Habenaria roxburghiiOrchis roxburghii, Orchisplantaginea, Gymnadeniaplantaginea

Orchidaceae Roxburgh's Habenaria

Hackelia uncinata Boraginaceae Hooked Stickseed

Haldina cordifolia Rubiaceae Haldu

Halenia elliptica Swertia peloris Gentianaceae Spurred Gentian

Hamelia patens Rubiaceae Firebush

Haplanthodes tentaculatus

Haplanthus tentaculatus,Bremekampiatentaculata, Haplanthodesneilgherryensis

Acanthaceae Tentacled Haplanthodes

Haplanthodes verticillatus Acanthaceae Spiny Bottle Brush

Haplophragma adenophyllumBignonia adenophylla,Fernandoa adenophylla,Spathodea adenophylla

Bignoniaceae Katsagon

Hardwickia binata Caesalpiniaceae Anjan

Hatiora gaertneriEpiphyllum russellianumvar. gaertneri, Epiphyllumgaertneri

Cactaceae Easter Cactus

Hedychium aurantiacum Zingiberaceae Orange Ginger Lily

Hedychium coronarium Zingiberaceae Butterfly Ginger Lily

Hedychium coronarium var.chrysoleucum Zingiberaceae Gold Spot Ginger Lily

Hedychium densiflorum Hedychium sino-aureum Zingiberaceae Hardy Ginger Lily

Hedychium flavescens Hedychium coronariumvar. flavescens Zingiberaceae Yellow Ginger Lily

Hedychium gardnerianum Zingiberaceae Kahili Ginger

Hedychium marginatum Zingiberaceae Red Ginger Lily

Hedychium spicatum Zingiberaceae Spiked Ginger Lily

Hedysarum kumaonense Fabaceae Kumaon Sweetvetch

Helenium autumnale Asteraceae Helen's Flower

Helianthus annuus 'Ring ofFire' Asteraceae Sunflower 'Ring of Fire'

Helianthus annuus Asteraceae Sunflower

Helianthus argophyllus Asteraceae Silverleaf Sunflower

Helianthus debilis Asteraceae Beach Sunflower

Helichrysum splendidum Asteraceae Cape Gold

Heliconia psittacorum Heliconiaceae Parakeet Flower

Heliconia psittacorum x Heliconiaceae Heliconia Golden Torch

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spathocircinata Heliconiaceae Heliconia Golden Torch

Heliconia rostrata Heliconiaceae Lobster Claw

Heliconia stricta Heliconiaceae Erect Lobster Claw

Heliconia tortuosa Heliconiaceae Red Twist Heliconia

Helicteres isora Sterculiaceae East-Indian Screw Tree

Heliopsis helianthoides'Ballerina' Asteraceae Heliopsis Ballerina

Heliotropium curassavicumvar. obovatum Boraginaceae Seaside Heliotrope

Heliotropium europaeum Boraginaceae Common Heliotrope

Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae Indian Heliotrope

Heliotropium ovalifolium Boraginaceae Grey Leaf Heliotrope

Heliotropium strigosum Boraginaceae Bristly Heliotrope

Hemerocallis fulva Liliaceae Orange Daylily

Hemerocallis hybrids Liliaceae Daylily Frans Hals

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Hemerocallis flava,Hemerocallis lutea Liliaceae Lemon Daylily

Hemidesmus indicus Asclepiadaceae Indian Sarsaparilla

Hemigraphis hirta Ruellia hitra, Ruelliasarmentosa Acanthaceae Hairy Hemigraphis

Hemigraphis latebrosa Ruellia labetrosa Acanthaceae Shade Loving Hemigraphis

Hemigraphis repanda Ruellia repanda Acanthaceae Dragon's Breath

Hemiphragma heterophyllum Scrophulariaceae Nash Jhaar

Heracleum lallii Apiaceae Himalayan Hogweed

Heracleum nepalense Apiaceae Nepal Hogweed

Heritiera littoralis Sterculiaceae Looking Glass Mangrove

Heritiera macrophylla Sterculiaceae Large Leaf Looking Glass Tree

Herminium lanceumOphrys lancea, Satyriumlanceum, Spirantheslancea

Orchidaceae Lanceleaf Herminum

Herpetospermumpedunculosum Cucurbitaceae Beej Karela

Hesperis matronalis Brassicaceae Dame's Rocket

Heterophragma quadriloculareHeterophragmaroxburghii, Spathodearoxburghii

Bignoniaceae Waras

Heteropterys angustifolia Malpighiaceae Red Wing

Heterostemma dalzellii Heterostemma wallichii Asclepiadaceae Dalzell's Heterostemma

Hibiscus caesiusHibiscus gibsonii,Hibiscus heptaphyllus,Hibiscus pentaphyllus

Malvaceae Five-Fingered Mallow

Hibiscus cannabinus Malvaceae Deccan Hemp

Hibiscus hirtus Malvaceae Lesser Mallow orange

Hibiscus hirtus Malvaceae Lesser Mallow white

Hibiscus lobatus Solandra lobata, Hibiscussolandra Malvaceae Lobed Leaf Mallow

Hibiscus micranthus Hibiscus ovalifolius Malvaceae Tiny Flower Hibiscus

Hibiscus moscheutos Malvaceae Rose Mallow

Hibiscus mutabilis Malvaceae Changeable Rose

Hibiscus panduriformis Malvaceae Yellow Hibiscus

Hibiscus platanifoliusPavonia platanifolia,Hibiscus eriocarpus,Hibiscus collinus

Malvaceae Maple-Leaved Mallow

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Malvaceae China Rose

Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Roselle

Hibiscus sabdariffa var. rubra Malvaceae Red Sorrel

Hibiscus schizopetalus Malvaceae Japanese Hibiscus

Hibiscus surattensis Furcaria surattensis Malvaceae Bush Sorrel

Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' Malvaceae Red Heart Hibiscus

Hibiscus syriacus Malvaceae Rose of Sharon

Himalaiella yakla Saussurea yakla Asteraceae Yakla Snow Lotus

Himalrandia tetraspermaGardenia tetrasperma,Randia tetrasperma, Aidiatetrasperma

Rubiaceae Himalayan Randia

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Hippeastrum cybister 'Chico' Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis Chico

Hippeastrum hybrid Amaryllidaceae Amaryllis Lily

Hippeastrum puniceum Amaryllidaceae Barbados Lily

Hippobroma longifloraLobelia longiflora, Isotomalongiflora, Laurentialongiflora

Campanulaceae Star of Bethlehem

Hiptage benghalensis Malpighiaceae Madhavi Lata

Hitchenia caulina Curcuma caulina Zingiberaceae Indian Arrowroot

Holarrhena pubescens Holarrhenaantidysenterica Apocynaceae Indrajao

Holboellia latifolia Stauntonia latifolia Lardizabalaceae Sausage Vine

Holmskioldia sanguinea Verbenaceae Chinese Hat

Holoptelea integrifolia Ulmus integrifolia Ulmaceae Indian Elm

Holostemma ada-kodien Holostemma annulare Asclepiadaceae Holostemma Creeper

Homonoia riparia Adelia neriifolia Euphorbiaceae Willow-Leaved Water Croton

Hordeum murinum ssp.leporinum Poaceae Hare Barley

Hordeum vulgare Poaceae Barley

Hosta spp. Agavaceae Hosta

Houttuynia cordata Saururaceae Chameleon Plant

Hoya bella Asclepiadaceae Miniature Wax Plant

Hoya carnosa Asclepiadaceae Wax Flower

Hoya pubicalyx Asclepiadaceae Pink Silver Wax Flower

Hoya verticillata Asclepiadaceae Whorled Wax Flower

Hura crepitans Hura brasiliensis Euphorbiaceae Sandbox Tree

Hyacinthus orientalis Liliaceae Hyacinth

Hybanthus enneaspermus Ionidium suffruticosum Violaceae Spade Flower

Hydrangea arborescens var.grandiflora Hydrangeaceae Wild Hydrangea

Hydrangea aspera subsp.robusta

Hydrangea robusta,Hydrangea rosthornii Hydrangeaceae Himalayan Tree Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla ssp.serrata

Hydrangea serrata var.acuminata, Hydrangeaacuminata, Viburnumserratum

Hydrangeaceae Mountain Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangeaceae Hydrangea

Hydrocotyle javanica Hydrocotyle hispida,Hydrocotyle nepalensis Apiaceae Java Pennywort

Hydrocotyle prolifera

Hydrocotyle verticillatavar. triradiata, Hydrocotyletriradiata, Hydrocotyleaustralis

Apiaceae Whorled Marsh-Pennywort

Hydrolea zeylanica Nama zeylanica Hydrophyllaceae Ceylon Hydrolea

Hygrophila ringens Hygrophila erecta Acanthaceae Erect Hygrophila

Hygrophila schulli Hygrophila auriculata Acanthaceae Marsh Barbel

Hygrophila serpyllum Acanthaceae Marsh Carpet

Hylocereus undatus Cactaceae Night Blooming Cereus

Hymenocallis littoralis Amaryllidaceae Spider Lily

Hymenodictyon obovatum Acanthaceae Kadwa Sirid

Hymenodictyon orixenseHymenodictyonexcelsum, Cinchonaexcelsa

Rubiaceae Bridal Couch Tree

Hyoscyamus niger Solanaceae Henbane

Hypericum androsaemum Clusiaceae Tutsan

Hypericum choisianum Clusiaceae Hypericum choisianum

Hypericum elodeoides Hypericum napaulense Clusiaceae Himalayan St Johns Wort

Hypericum mysurense Norysca mysorensis Clusiaceae Mysore St Johns Wort

Hypericum oblongifolium Hypericum cernuum Clusiaceae St Johns Wort

Hypericum perforatum Clusiaceae Perforate St Johns Wort

Hypericum podocarpoides Clusiaceae Narrow-Leaved St Johns Wort

Hypoestes phyllostachya Hypoestes sanguinolenta Acanthaceae Polka Dot Plant

Hypoxis aurea Hypoxis minor, Curculigograminifolia Hypoxidaceae Golden Star Grass

Hyptis suaveolens Ballota suaveolens Lamiaceae American Mint

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Iberis amara Brassicaceae Candytuft

Iberis umbellata Brassicaceae Globe Candytuft

Impatiens acaulis Balsaminaceae Rock Balsam

Impatiens arguta Impatiens gagei Balsaminaceae East Himalayan Balsam

Impatiens balsamina Balsaminaceae Bicolor Rose Balsam

Impatiens balsamina Balsaminaceae Garden Balsam

Impatiens bicornuta Balsaminaceae Horned Balsam

Impatiens brachycentra Balsaminaceae Spurless Balsam

Impatiens chinensis Impatiens cosmia,Impatiens crassicornu Balsaminaceae Chinese Balsam

Impatiens dalzellii Balsaminaceae Dalzell's Yellow Balsam

Impatiens edgeworthiiImpatiens longicornu var.cristata, Impatienschrysantha

Balsaminaceae Edgeworth's Balsam

Impatiens glandulifera Impatiens roylei Balsaminaceae Himalayan Balsam

Impatiens inconspicua Impatiens pusilla Balsaminaceae Tiny Balsam

Impatiens lawii Balsaminaceae Law's Balsam

Impatiens maculata Balsaminaceae Spotted Balsam

Impatiens mengtszeana Impatiens mengtzeana ,Impatiens mengtziana Balsaminaceae Mengtsze Balsam

Impatiens minor Impatiens kleinii Balsaminaceae Lesser Balsam

Impatiens oppositifolia Impatiens rosmarinifolia Balsaminaceae Rosemary Leaved Balsam

Impatiens pulcherrima Balsaminaceae Handsome Flowered Balsam

Impatiens scabrida Impatiens cristata Balsaminaceae Rugged Yellow Balsam

Impatiens sulcata Impatiens gigantea Balsaminaceae Gigantic Himalayan Balsam

Impatiens tomentosa Impatiens ramosissima Balsaminaceae Marsh Balsam

Impatiens walleriana Impatiens sultani Balsaminaceae Sultan's Balsam

Impatiens x hawkeri Balsaminaceae New Guinea Balsam

Imperata cylindrica Poaceae Cogon Grass

Indigofera astragalina Indigofera hirsuta Fabaceae Silky Indigo

Indigofera cassioides Indigofera pulchella,Indigofera leptostachya Fabaceae Cassia Indigo

Indigofera cordifolia Fabaceae Heart-Leaf Indigo

Indigofera dalzellii Indigofera triquetra Fabaceae Shield Indigo

Indigofera exilis Fabaceae Slender Indigo

Indigofera glandulosa Fabaceae Three Leaf Indigo

Indigofera hendecaphylla Indigofera endecaphylla,Indigofera spicata Fabaceae Creeping Indigo

Indigofera heterantha Fabaceae Himalayan Indigo

Indigofera linifoliaHedysarum linifolium,Indigofera linifolia var.campbelli

Fabaceae Narrowleaf Indigo

Indigofera linnaei Indigofera enneaphylla,Hedysarum prostratum Fabaceae Birdsville Indigo

Indigofera suffruticosa Indigofera anil Fabaceae West Indian Indigo

Indigofera tritaIndigofera cineraria,Indigofera timoriensis,Indigofera rigida

Fabaceae Asian Indigo

Indopiptadenia oudhensis Piptadenia oudhensis Mimosaceae Gainti

Inula cuspidata Asteraceae Lanceleaf Inula

Inula grandiflora Asteraceae Showy Inula

Iphigenia indica Melanthium indicum,Anguillaria indica Liliaceae Indian Grass Lily

Iphigenia pallida Liliaceae Pale Grass Lily

Ipomoea alba Convolvulaceae Moon Vine

Ipomoea aquatica Convolvulaceae Water Morning Glory

Ipomoea arborescens Convolvulus arborescens Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Tree

Ipomoea barlerioides Convolvulaceae Pink Morning Glory

Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae Sweet Potato

Ipomoea cairica Convolvulaceae Railway Creeper

Ipomoea campanulata Convolvulaceae Tambarvel

Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae Bush Morning Glory

Ipomoea coptica Convolvulus copticus Convolvulaceae Alamo Vine

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Ipomoea dichroa Ipomoea arachnosperma Convolvulaceae Hairy Little Bell

Ipomoea eriocarpa Ipomoea hispida,Convolvulus hispidus Convolvulaceae Tiny Morning Glory

Ipomoea hederifolia Ipomoea coccinea var.hederifolia Convolvulaceae Scarlet Morning Glory

Ipomoea hederifolia var. lutea Convolvulaceae Yellow Ivy Leaf Morning Glory

Ipomoea horsfalliae Convolvulaceae Cardinal Creeper

Ipomoea indica Ipomoea learii, Ipomoeacongesta Convolvulaceae Blue Dawn Flower

Ipomoea laciniata Convolvulaceae Cut-Leaved Morning Glory

Ipomoea marginataIpomoea sepiaria,Ipomoea maxima,Convolvulus marginatus

Convolvulaceae Purple Heart Glory

Ipomoea mauritiana Ipomoea digitata,Ipomoea insignis Convolvulaceae Giant Potato

Ipomoea muricataConvolvulus muricatus,Ipomoea turbinata,Ipomoea petiolaris

Convolvulaceae Purple Moonflower

Ipomoea nil Convolvulus nil Convolvulaceae Blue Morning Glory

Ipomoea obscura Convolvulus obscurus,Ipomoea fragilis Convolvulaceae Obscure Morning Glory

Ipomoea pes-caprae Convolvulaceae Goat Foot Vine

Ipomoea pes-tigridis Convolvulaceae Tiger Foot Morning Glory

Ipomoea purpurea Convolvulaceae Common Morning Glory

Ipomoea quamoclit Convolvulaceae Cypress Vine

Ipomoea sinensisConvolvulus calycinus,Convolvulus hardwickii,Ipomoea calycina

Convolvulaceae Chinese Morning Glory

Ipomoea triloba Convolvulaceae Little Bell

Ipomoea violaceaConvolvulus tuba,Ipomoea macrantha,Ipomoea tuba

Convolvulaceae Beach Moonflower

Iresine herbstii Amaranthaceae Bloodleaf

Iris domestica Belamcanda chinensis Iridaceae Leopard Flower

Iris germanica Iridaceae German Iris

Iris hookeriana Iridaceae Hooker's Iris

Iris japonica Iris fimbriata, Irischinensis Iridaceae Fringed Iris

Iris kashmiriana Iris bartonii Iridaceae Kashmir Iris

Iris kemaonensis Iridaceae Kumaon Iris

Iris macrosiphon Iridaceae Ground Iris

Iris milesii Iridaceae Red Flower Iris

Iris pseudacorus Iridaceae Yellow Iris

Iris tectorum Iridaceae Roof Iris

Iris versicolor Iridaceae Blue Flag Iris

Iris virginica Iridaceae Virginia Iris

Iris x hollandica Iridaceae Blue Dutch Iris

Isodon lophanthoidesRabdosia lophanthoides,Plectranthus striatus,Hyssopus lophanthoides

Lamiaceae Crested Flower Isodon

Isodon rugosus Plectranthus rugosus,Isodon plecranthoides Lamiaceae Wrinkled Leaf Isodon

Ixora brachiata Rubiaceae Gorbale

Ixora chinensis Rubiaceae Chinese Ixora

Ixora coccinea Rubiaceae Ixora pink

Ixora coccinea Rubiaceae Ixora red

Ixora coccinea Rubiaceae Ixora yellow

Ixora elongata Ixora pedunculata Rubiaceae Rosy Ixora

Ixora pavetta Ixora arborea, Ixoraparviflora, Ixora decipiens Rubiaceae Small Flowered Ixora

Jacaranda mimosifolia Bignoniaceae Blue Jacaranda

Jacaranda obtusifolia ssp.rhombifolia

Jacaranda filicifolia,Bignonia filicifolia,Jacaranda rhombifolia

Bignoniaceae Fern Leaf Jacaranda

Jacobaea raphanifolia Senecio diversifolius Asteraceae Diverse Leaved Senecio

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Jacquemontia paniculata var.paniculata

Ipomoea paniculata,Convolvulus parviflorus,Convolvulus violaceus

Convolvulaceae Mauve Clustervine

Jacquemontia pentanthos Jacquemontia violacea,Jacquemontia pentantha Convolvulaceae Skyblue Clustervine

Jacquinia macrocarpa Jacquinia aurantica Theophrastaceae Jacquinia

Jansenella griffithiana Arundinella avenacea,Arundinella griffithiana Poaceae Jansen Grass

Jasminum angustifolium Nyctanthes angustifolia Oleaceae Wild Jasmine

Jasminum auriculatum Jasminum molle Oleaceae Juhi

Jasminum azoricum Jasminum trifoliatum Oleaceae Azores Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum Oleaceae Rose Bud Jasmine

Jasminum elongatum Jasminum undulatum Oleaceae Red Kunda

Jasminum fluminense Oleaceae River Jasmine

Jasminum humileJasminum wallichianum,Jasminum revolutum,Jasminum pubigerum

Oleaceae Yellow Jasmine

Jasminum malabaricum Oleaceae Malabar Jasmine

Jasminum mesnyi Jasminum primulinum Oleaceae Primrose Jasmine

Jasminum multiflorum Jasminum pubescens Oleaceae Kunda

Jasminum nervosum Oleaceae Wild Kunda

Jasminum nitidum Oleaceae Angelwing Jasmine

Jasminum officinale Oleaceae Common Jasmine

Jasminum polyanthum Oleaceae Pink Jasmine

Jasminum sambac var. 'Belleof India' Oleaceae Madan Mogra

Jasminum sambac var. 'GrandDuke Of Tuscany' Oleaceae Butt Mogra

Jasminum sambac var. 'Maidof Orleans' Oleaceae Bela

Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae Physic Nut

Jatropha gossypiifolia Euphorbiaceae Bellyache Bush

Jatropha integerrima Euphorbiaceae Peregrina

Jatropha integerrima Euphorbiaceae Peregrina pink

Jatropha multifida Euphorbiaceae Coral Bush

Jatropha podagrica Euphorbiaceae Australian Bottle Plant

Joannesia princeps Euphorbiaceae Arara Nut Tree

Juncus himalensis Juncaceae Himalayan Rush

Juncus thomsonii Juncaceae Thomson's Rush

Justicia adhatoda Adhatoda vasica,Adhatoda zeylanica Acanthaceae Malabar Nut

Justicia aurea Acanthaceae Yellow Jacobinia

Justicia betonica Acanthaceae Squirrel Tail

Justicia brandegeana Acanthaceae Shrimp Plant

Justicia carnea Acanthaceae Pink Jacobinia

Justicia gendarussa Gendarussa vulgaris,Adhatoda subserrata Acanthaceae Gandarusa

Justicia glauca Acanthaceae Glaucous Justicia

Justicia procumbens Acanthaceae Water Willow

Justicia santapaui Justicia montana, Justiciaandersonii Acanthaceae Santapau's Justicia

Justicia spicigeraJacobinia spicigera,Justicia ghiesbreghtiana,Justicia sidicaro

Acanthaceae Mexican Honeysuckle

Justicia trinervia Acanthaceae Three Nerved Squirrel Tail

Kaempferia galanga Zingiberaceae Aromatic Ginger

Kaempferia laotica Zingiberaceae Peacock Ginger

Kaempferia pulchra Zingiberaceae Resurrection Lily

Kaempferia rotunda Zingiberaceae Bhumi Champa

Kaempferia scaposa Zingiberaceae Scaped Ginger

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Crassulaceae Flaming Katy

Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri Crassulaceae Palm Beachbells

Kalanchoe orgyalis Kalanchoe antanosiana Crassulaceae Copper Spoons

Cotyledon pinnata,

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Kalanchoe pinnata Cotyledon pinnata,Bryophyllum pinnatum Crassulaceae Air Plant

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' Rosaceae Kerria double

Khaya senegalensis Swietenia senegalensis Meliaceae African Mahogany

Kickxia ramosissima Linaria ramosissima Scrophulariaceae Branched Cancerwort

Kigelia africana Crescentia pinnata,Kigelia pinnata Bignoniaceae Sausage Tree

Kleinhovia hospita Sterculiaceae Guest Tree

Kleinia fulgens Asteraceae Scarlet Kleinia

Kniphofia spp. Asphodelaceae Torch Lily

Knoxia spp. Rubiaceae Knoxia

Knoxia sumatrensis

Spermacocesumatrensis, Knoxiacorymbosa, Spermacocecorymbosa

Rubiaceae Sumatra Knoxia

Kochia scoparia Chenopodiaceae Summer Cypress

Koelreuteria elegans Sapindaceae Flamegold

Kohleria eriantha Gesneriaceae Kohleria

Kopsia fruticosa Apocynaceae Shrub Vinca

Kydia calycina Malvaceae Kydia

Kyllinga nemoralis Cyperus kyllingia Cyperaceae White Water Sedge

Lablab purpureus Dolichos lablab, Dolichospurpureus Fabaceae Lablab Bean

Lactuca dolichophylla Lactuca longifolia Asteraceae Long Leaved Lettuce

Lactuca sativa Asteraceae Lettuce

Laelia anceps Orchidaceae Laelia Orchid pink

Lagascea mollis Asteraceae Silk Leaf

Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Bottle Gourd

Lagerstroemia duperreana Lagerstroemia thorellii Lythraceae Thorel's Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia floribunda Lagerstroemia turbinata Lythraceae Tropical Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica Lythraceae Common Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia microcarpa Lagerstroemia lanceolata Lythraceae Ben Teak

Lagerstroemia parviflora Lythraceae Small Flowered Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia speciosa Lythraceae Queen Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia tomentosa Lythraceae White Crape Myrtle

Lagotis cashmeriana Scrophulariaceae Kashmir Lagotis

Lamium album Lamiaceae White Dead Nettle

Lampranthus aureus Mesembryanthemumaureum Aizoaceae Golden Ice Plant

Lampranthus productus Mesembryanthemumproductum Aizoaceae Purple Ice Plant

Lannea coromandelicaDialium coromandelicum,Lannea grandis, Odinawodier

Anacardiaceae Indian Ash Tree

Lantana camara var. aculeata Verbenaceae Lantana

Lantana involucrata Lantana odorata Verbenaceae White Lantana

Lantana montevidensis Verbenaceae Trailing Lantana

Laportea interrupta Fleurya interrupta, Urticainterrupta Urticaceae Hen's Nettle

Lathyrus odoratus Fabaceae Sweet Pea

Lathyrus sativus Fabaceae Grass Pea

Launaea procumbens Asteraceae Creeping Launaea

Lavandula angustifolia subsp.angustifolia

Lavandula vera, Lavandulaofficinalis, Lavandulaspica

Lamiaceae Common Lavender

Lavandula bipinnata Lavandula burmanni,Bystropogon bipinnatus Lamiaceae Feather Leaved Lavender

Lawsonia inermis Lythraceae Henna

Ledebouria revoluta Scilla hyacinthina Liliaceae South Indian Squill

Leea asiatica Leea aspera, Leea crispa,Phytolacca asiatica Leeaceae Banchalita

Leea coccinea 'Rubra' Leea rubra Leeaceae Red Leea

Leea indica Leeaceae Bandicoot Berry

Leea macrophylla Leea integrifolia, Leea Leeaceae Hathikana

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Leea macrophylla latifolia Leeaceae Hathikana

Leonotis nepetifolia Phlomis nepetifolia Lamiaceae Lion's Ear

Leontopodium himalayanum Asteraceae Himalayan Edelweiss

Leontopodium jacotianum Leontopodium alpinumvar. alpinum Asteraceae Edelweiss

Leonurus cardiaca Lamiaceae Motherwort

Leonurus japonicus Leonurus sibiricus Lamiaceae Honeyweed

Lepidagathis bandraensis Acanthaceae Bandra Lepidagathis

Lepidagathis cristata Acanthaceae Crested Lepidagathis

Lepidagathis cuspidata Acanthaceae Spiny Lepidagathis

Lepidagathis incurva Acanthaceae Curved Lepidagathis

Lepidagathis lutea Acanthaceae Yellow Lepidagathis

Lepidagathis trinervis Acanthaceae Frilly Lepidagathis

Lepidium didymum Coronopus didymus Brassicaceae Bitter Cress

Lepidium ruderale Brassicaceae Narrow-Leaved Peppergrass

Lepidium sativum Brassicaceae Garden Cress

Lepidium virginicum Brassicaceae Virginia Pepperweed

Lepisanthes tetraphyllaSapindus tetraphylla,Otophora spectabilis,Lepisanthes eriolepis

Sapindaceae Kurpa

Leptochloa panicea Poa panicea Poaceae Thread Sprangletop

Leptodermis kumaonensis Rubiaceae Kumaon Leptodermis

Lespedeza juncea Fabaceae Rush Lespedeza

Leucaena leucocephala Leucaena glauca Fabaceae Wild Tamarind

Leucanthemum vulgare Chrysanthemumleucanthemum Asteraceae Oxeye Daisy

Leucanthemum X superbum Chrysanthemummaximum Asteraceae Shasta Daisy

Leucas aspera Lamiaceae Common Leucas

Leucas ciliata Lamiaceae Tufted Leucas

Leucas lamifolia Lamiaceae Mint Leaved Leucas

Leucas lanata Lamiaceae Woolly Leucas

Leucas marrubioides Lamiaceae Horehound Leucas

Leucas martinicensis

Clinopodiummartinicense, Phlomismartinicensis, Stachysfluminensis

Lamiaceae Whitewort

Leucas stelligera Lamiaceae Starry Leucas

Leucophyllum frutescens Scrophulariaceae Purple Sage

Leycesteria formosa Caprifoliaceae Himalayan Honeysuckle

Liatris spicata Asteraceae Gayfeather

Ligularia amplexicaulis Asteraceae Stem Clasping Ligularia

Ligustrum indicum Ligustrum nepalense Oleaceae Indian Privet

Ligustrum ovalifolium Oleaceae Oval-Leaved Privet

Ligustrum perrottetii Ligustrum neilgherrense Oleaceae Nilgiri Privet

Lilium chitrangadae Liliaceae Dzukou Lily

Lilium mackliniae Liliaceae Siroi Lily

Lilium nanumNomocharis nana,Fritillaria gardneriana,Fritillaria stracheyi

Liliaceae Tiny Lily

Lilium oxypetalum Liliaceae Yellow Himalayan Lily

Lilium x asiatica Liliaceae Asiatic Lily

Limnophila indica Hottonia indica,Limnophila gratioloides Scrophulariaceae Indian Marshweed

Limnophyton obtusifoliumSagittaria obtusifolia,Alisma obtusifolium,Alisma sagittifolium

Alismataceae Blunt Arrowhead

Limonia acidissimaFeronia elephantum,Feronia limonia, Schinuslimonia

Rutaceae Wood Apple

Limonium sinuatum Plumbaginaceae Sea Lavender

Linaria dalmaticaAntirrhinum dalmaticum,Linaria genistifolia subsp.dalmatica

Scrophulariaceae Dalmatian Toadflax

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Linaria maroccana Scrophulariaceae Toadflax

Lindelofia anchusoides Boraginaceae Asian Hound's Tongue

Lindenbergia grandiflora Scrophulariaceae Lindenbergia

Lindenbergia indica Lindenbergia urticifolia Scrophulariaceae Nettle Leaved Lindenbergia

Lindenbergia muraria Stemodia muraria,Lindenbergia urticifolia Scrophulariaceae Wall Lindenbergia

Lindera pulcherrima Lauraceae Wild Privet

Lindernia ciliata Bonnaya brachiata,Gratiola ciliata Scrophulariaceae Fringed False Pimpernel

Lindernia crustacea Capraria crustacea,Vandellia crustacea Scrophulariaceae Brittle False Pimpernel

Lindernia nummulariifolia Scrophulariaceae False Pimpernel

Lindernia parviflora Bonnaya parviflora,Ilysanthes parviflora Scrophulariaceae Small-Flowered Lindernia

Lindernia ruellioides Bonnaya reptans Scrophulariaceae Duckbill Pimpernel

Lindernia viscosa

Gratiola viscosa,Hornemannia viscosa,Lindernia cruciformis,Vandellia viscosa

Scrophulariaceae Sticky False Pimpernel

Linum grandiflorum Linum rubrum, Linumgrandiflorum var rubrum Linaceae Scarlet Flax

Linum mysorense Linum mysurense Linaceae Mysore Flax

Linum usitatissimum Linaceae Flax

Liparis caespitosa Orchidaceae Clumping Liparis

Liparis rostrata Orchidaceae Beaked Widelip Orchid

Liriodendron tulipifera Magnoliaceae Tulip Tree

Liriope muscari Liliaceae Lily Turf

Litchi chinensis Sapindaceae Leechee

Lithocarpus pachyphyllusQuercus pachyphylla,Pasania pachyphylla,Synaedrys pachyphylla

Fagaceae Thick Leaved Oak

Litsea deccanensis Litsea tomentosa,Tetranthera tomentosa Lauraceae Deccan Tallow Laurel

Litsea glutinosaLitsea laurifolia, Sebiferaglutinosa, Tetrantheralaurifolia

Lauraceae Indian Laurel

Litsea monopetalaLitsea polyantha,Tetranthera monopetala,Tetranthera alnoides

Lauraceae Meda

Livistona chinensis Arecaceae Chinese Fan Palm

Lloydia longiscapa Liliaceae Tall Alplily

Lloydia serotina Liliaceae Snowdon Alplily

Lobelia alsinoides Lobelia trigona Campanulaceae Chickweed Lobelia

Lobelia erinus Campanulaceae Trailing Lobelia

Lobelia nicotianifolia Lobelia nicotianaefolia Campanulaceae Wild Tobacco

Lobelia seguinii Campanulaceae Seguin's Lobelia

Lobularia maritima Brassicaceae Sweet Alyssum

Lolium perenne Lolium boucheanum,Lolium marschallii Poaceae Perennial Ryegrass

Lolium temulentum Poaceae Darnel Ryegrass

Lomatogonium carinthiacum Swertia carinthiaca,Pleurogyne carinata Gentianaceae Blue Feltwort

Lonicera japonica Caprifoliaceae Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera obovata Lonicera parvifolia Caprifoliaceae Blueberry Honeysuckle

Lonicera periclymenum'Serotina' Caprifoliaceae Dutch Honeysuckle

Lonicera quinquelocularis Lonicera translucens Caprifoliaceae Translucent Honeysuckle

Lotus corniculatus Fabaceae Common Birdsfoot Trefoil

Luculia gratissima Mussaenda luculia,Cinchona gratissima Rubiaceae Pleasant Luculia

Luculia pinceana Rubiaceae Pince's Luculia

Ludwigia adscendens Onagraceae Water Primrose

Ludwigia octovalvis Onagraceae Willow Primrose

Luffa acutangula Cucurbitaceae Ribbed Sponge Gourd

Cucurbita luffa, Luffa

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Luffa aegyptiaca cylindrica, Luffapentandra, Momordicacylindrica

Cucurbitaceae Sponge Gourd

Luffa echinata Cucurbitaceae Bitter Sponge Gourd

Lunaria annua Brassicaceae Honesty

Lupinus spp. Fabaceae Lupin

Luvunga scandens Limonia scandens Rutaceae Lavang Lata

Lycianthes rantonnetii Solanum rantonnettii Solanaceae Blue Potato Bush

Lycium edgeworthii Lycium indicum, Lyciumeuropeum Solanaceae Indian Box Thorn

Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomato

Lycoris aurea Amaryllidaceae Golden Spider Lily

Lyonia ovalifoliaXolisma ovalifolia, Pierisovalifolia, Andromedaovalifoli

Ericaceae Oval Leaved Staggerbush

Lyonia villosa Pieris villosa Ericaceae Hairy Staggerbush

Lysimachia obovata Primulaceae Manipur Loosestrife

Macaranga peltataMacaranga roxburghii,Tanarius peltatus, Mappapeltata

Euphorbiaceae Chandada

Macfadyena unguis-cati Doxantha unguis-cati Bignoniaceae Cat's Claw

Mackenziea integrifoliaEndopogon integrifolius,Leptacanthus alatus,Strobilanthes perfoliatus

Acanthaceae Wayti

Maclura cochinchinensisVanieria cochinchinensis,Cudrania javanensis,Cudrania cochinchinensis

Moraceae Cockspur Thorn

Macroptilium lathyroides

Phaseolus lathyroides,Phaseolus semierectus,Macroptilium lathyroidesvar. semierectum

Fabaceae Cow Pea

Macrosolen capitellatus Loranthus capitellatus Loranthaceae South Indian Mistletoe

Macrosolen parasiticus Lonicera parasitica,Loranthus loniceroides Loranthaceae Parasite Honeysuckle

Madhuca longifolia var. latifoliaBassia latifolia, Illipelatifolia, Madhuca indica,Madhuca latifolia

Sapotaceae Mahua

Madhuca longifolia var.longifolia Sapotaceae South Indian Mahua

Madhuca neriifoliaMadhuca malabarica,Basia malabarica, Illipemalabarica

Sapotaceae Illipe Butter Tree

Maerua arenaria Maerua ovalifolia, Maeruascabra, Niebuhria arenaria Capparaceae Desert Maerua

Maesa indicaBaeobotrys indica, Maesadubia, Maesa indica var.perrottetiana

Myrsinaceae Wild Berry

Magnolia campbelli Magnoliaceae Campbell's Magnolia

Magnolia champaca Michelia champaca Magnoliaceae Champa

Magnolia champaca Michelia champaca Magnoliaceae Golden Champa

Magnolia coco Magnoliaceae Dwarf Magnolia

Magnolia figoMagnolia annonifolia,Michelia figo, Liriodendronfigo

Magnoliaceae Banana Shrub

Magnolia grandiflora Magnoliaceae Magnolia

Magnolia liliifera Talauma candollei Magnoliaceae Egg Magnolia

Magnolia liliiflora Magnolia lilliflora Magnoliaceae Lily Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangiana Magnoliaceae Saucer Magnolia

Mahonia napaulensis Berberidaceae Nepal Mahonia

Maianthemum purpureum

Smilacina purpurea,Smilacina pallida,Smilacina purpurea f.albiflora

Liliaceae Himalayan Mayflower

Maianthemum purpureum

Smilacina purpurea,Smilacina pallida,Smilacina purpurea var.albiflora

Liliaceae Purple Mayflower

Majidea zanguebarica Majidea zanquebarica, Sapindaceae Black Pearl Tree

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Majidea zanguebarica Harpullia zanguebarica Sapindaceae Black Pearl Tree

Malachra capitata Sida capitata Malvaceae Brazil Jute

Malaxis acuminata Microstylis wallichii Orchidaceae Jeevak

Malaxis cylindrostachyaDienia cylindrostachya,Microstyliscylindrostachya

Orchidaceae Adder Mouth Orchid

Mallotus nudiflorus Trewia nudiflora Euphorbiaceae False White Teak

Mallotus philippensis Euphorbiaceae Kamala Tree

Malpighia coccigera Malpighiaceae Miniature Holly

Malpighia glabra Malpighiaceae Barbados Cherry

Malus domestica Rosaceae Apple

Malus floribunda Rosaceae Crab Apple red

Malva microcarpa Malva parviflora var.microcarpa Malvaceae Least Mallow

Malva neglecta Malva rotundifolia Malvaceae Common Mallow

Malva pusilla Malva rotundifolia, Malvaborealis Malvaceae Small Mallow

Malvastrum coromandelianum Malva coromandeliana,Malvastrum tricuspidatum Malvaceae False Mallow

Malva sylvestris Malvaceae High Mallow

Malvaviscus arboreus var.arboreus

Malvaviscus arboreus var.mexicanus Malvaceae Sleeping Hibiscus

Malvaviscus arboreus var.drummondii Malvaviscus drummondii Malvaceae Wax Mallow

Mammea suriga Calophyllum suriga Clusiaceae Surangi

Mammillaria longimamma Cactaceae Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria plumosa Ebnerella plumosa, Chilitaplumosa Cactaceae Feather Cactus

Mammillaria pseudoperbella Cactaceae Pretty Nipple Cactus

Mandragora caulescens Solanaceae Himalayan Mandrake

Mandragora officinarum Solanaceae Mandrake

Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae Mango

Manihot esculenta Jatropha manihot,Jatropha dulcis Euphorbiaceae Tapioca

Manilkara hexandra Mimusops hexandra Sapotaceae Ceylon Iron Wood

Manilkara zapota Sapotaceae Chikoo

Maranta leuconeura Marantaceae Prayer Plant

Markhamia lutea Bignoniaceae Markhamia

Marrubium vulgare Lamiaceae White Horehound

Martynia annua Martyniaceae Devils Claws

Matricaria chamomilla Chamomilla recutita Asteraceae Chamomilla

Matthiola incana Brassicaceae Garden Stock

Maytenus senegalensis

Celastrus senegalensis,Maytenus emarginata,Celastrus montana,Gymnosporia montana

Celastraceae Red Spike Thorn

Mazus pumilus Scrophulariaceae Asian Mazus

Mazus surculosus Mazus harmandii Scrophulariaceae Suckering Mazus

Mecardonia procumbens Bacopa procumbens,Erinus procumbens Scrophulariaceae Baby Jump Up

Meconopsis aculeata Papaveraceae Blue Poppy

Meconopsis bella Papaveraceae Pretty Blue Poppy

Meconopsis dhwojii Papaveraceae Himalayan Yellow Poppy

Meconopsis paniculata Papaveraceae Panicled Yellow Poppy

Meconopsis simplicifolia Papaveraceae Common Blue Poppy

Medicago lupulina Fabaceae Black Medic

Medicago polymorpha var.polymorpha Medicago denticulata Fabaceae Bur Clover

Medicago sativa Fabaceae Alfalfa

Megacodon stylophorus Gentiana stylophora Gentianaceae Yellow Gentian Lily

Megaskepasmaerythrochlamys Acanthaceae Brazilian Red Cloak

Melaleuca bracteata Melaleuca genistifolia,Melaleuca monticola Myrtaceae Golden Bottle Brush

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Melaleuca leucadendron Myrtaceae Cajuput Tree

Melampodium divaricatum Dysodium divaricatum,Melampodium paludosum Asteraceae Butter Daisy

Melanthera biflora Wedelia biflora Asteraceae Sea Daisy

Melastoma malabathricumssp. malabathricum Melastomataceae Malabar Melastome

Melastoma malabathricumsubsp.normale Melastoma normale Melastomataceae Himalayan Melastome

Melia azedarach Melia azedarach var.japonica, Melia toosendan Meliaceae Persian Lilac

Melilotus alba Fabaceae White Sweet Clover

Melilotus indica Trifolium indicum,Melilotus parviflorus Fabaceae Indian Sweet Clover

Melinis repensSaccharum repens,Rhynchelytrum repens,Tricholaena rosea

Poaceae Natal Grass

Melochia corchorifolia Sterculiaceae Chocolate Weed

Melochia pyramidata Sterculiaceae Pyramid Flower

Memecylon umbellatum Memecylon edule Melastomataceae Ironwood Tree

Mentha longifolia Lamiaceae Horse Mint

Mentha × piperita Mentha piperata, Menthapiperita Lamiaceae Peppermint

Mentha spicata Lamiaceae Spearmint

Meriandra benghalensis Salvia bengalensis Lamiaceae Bengal Sage

Merremia gangeticaMerremia emarginata,Convolvulus reniformis,Ipomoea reniformis

Convolvulaceae Kidney Leaf Morning Glory

Merremia hederacea

Evolvulus hederaceus,Ipomoea chryseides,Merremia chryseides,Merremia convolvulacea

Convolvulaceae Ivy Woodrose

Merremia quinquefolia Ipomoea quinquefolia,Convolvulus quinquefolia Convolvulaceae Five-Fingered Morning Glory

Merremia umbellataConvolvulus umbellatus,Ipomoea cymosa,Ipomoea polyanthes

Convolvulaceae Hogvine

Merremia vitifolia Convolvulus vitifolius,Ipomoea vitifolia Convolvulaceae Grape-leaf Wood Rose

Mesua ferrea Clusiaceae Nag Kesar

Meyna laxiflora Vangueria spinosa Rubiaceae Muyna

Microcos paniculata Grewia microcos Tiliaceae Shiral

Micromeria bifloraThymus biflorus, Saturejabiflora, Clinopodiumbiflorum

Lamiaceae Lemon Savory

Microstachys chamaelea Tragia chamaelea,Sebastiana chamaelea Euphorbiaceae Creeping Sebastiana

Mikania micrantha Mikania cordata var.indica Asteraceae Climbing Hempweed

Millettia peguensis Pongamia ovalifolia,Millettia ovalifolia Fabaceae Moulmein Rosewood

Millettia pinnataPongamia pinnata,Pongamia glabra, Derrisindica, Cytisus pinnatus

Fabaceae Pongam Tree

Millingtonia hortensis Bignoniaceae Indian Cork Tree

Mimosa hamata Mimosa armata Mimosaceae Hooked Mimosa

Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Touch Me Not

Mimulus hybrid Scrophulariaceae Monkey Flower hybrid

Mimulus lewisii Scrophulariaceae Monkey Flower purple

Mimulus nepalensis Mimulus assamicus Scrophulariaceae Nepal Monkey Flower

Mimusops elengi Sapotaceae Maulsari

Mirabilis jalapa Nyctaginaceae Four O'clock

Mitragyna parvifolia Rubiaceae Kaim

Mokara spp. Orchidaceae Mokara Orchid

Mokara spp. Orchidaceae Mokara Red

Mollugo pentaphylla Mollugo stricta Molluginaceae Five Leaved Carpetweed

Molucca laevis Acanthaceae Bells of Ireland

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Momordica charantia Momordica muricata,Momordica zeylanica Cucurbitaceae Bitter Gourd

Momordica cochinchinensis Cucurbitaceae Chinese Cucumber

Momordica dioica Cucurbitaceae Ban Karela

Monochoria hastata Pontederiaceae Arrow Leaf Pondweed

Monochoria vaginalis Pontederiaceae Oval Leaf Pondweed

Monotropa uniflora Ericaceae Indian Pipe

Monstera deliciosa Araceae Split Leaf Philodendron

Montanoa grandiflora Eriocoma hartwegiana Asteraceae Tree Daisy

Morina longifolia Dipsacaceae Himalayan Whorlflower

Morinda citrifolia Rubiaceae Great Morinda

Morinda pubescensMorinda tinctoria, Morindatomentosa, Morindatinctoria var. tomentosa

Rubiaceae Indian Mulberry

Moringa concanensis Moringaceae Konkan Moringa

Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Drumstick Tree

Morus alba Moraceae White Mulberry

Morus macroura Morus alba var. laevigata,Morus laevigata Moraceae Himalayan Mulberry

Moullava spicata Wagatea spicata,Caesalpinia spicata Caesalpiniaceae Candy Corn Plant

Mucuna monosperma Stizolobium rugosum Fabaceae Negro Bean

Mucuna pruriens Fabaceae Velvet Bean

Muhlenbergia capillaris Poaceae Pink Mist Grass

Muntingia calabura Elaeocarpaceae Jamaica Cherry

Murdannia lanuginosa Commelinaceae Marsh Dewflower

Murdannia nudifloraCommelina nudiflora,Aneilema nudiflorum,Ditelesia nudiflora

Commelinaceae Naked-Stem Dewflower

Murdannia pauciflora Phaeneilema pauciflorum,Murdannia wightii Commelinaceae Few Flowered Dewflower

Murdannia semiteres

Aneilema semiteres,Dichaespermumsemiteres, Murdanniapaniculata

Commelinaceae Panicled Dewflower

Murdannia spirataCommelina spirata,Aneilema spiratum,Aphylax spiralis

Commelinaceae Asiatic Dewflower

Murdannia striatipetala Commelinaceae Striped Dewflower

Murdannia versicolor Aneilema versicolor,Phaeneilema versicolor Commelinaceae Changing Color Dewflower

Murraya paniculata Murraya exotica Rutaceae Kamini

Musa coccinea Musa uranoscopos Musaceae Scarlet Banana

Musa ornata Musa mexicana Musaceae Bronze Banana

Musa paradisiaca Musaceae Banana

Musa velutina Musaceae Velvet Pink Banana

Muscari armeniacum Hyacinthaceae Grape Hyacinth

Mussaenda erythrophylla Rubiaceae Mussaenda

Mussaendaluteola/glabra/incana Rubiaceae Dwarf Mussaenda

Mussaenda phillipica Rubiaceae Mussaenda white

Myosotis alpestris Boraginaceae Alpine Forget-Me-Not

Myosoton aquaticum Cerastium aquaticum,Stellaria aquatica Caryophyllaceae Water Chickweed

Myriactis nepalensisLavenia dentata, Laveniasphaerantha, Myriactiswallichii

Asteraceae Nepal Myriactis

Nandina domestica Berberidaceae Sacred Bamboo

Nanothamnus sericeus Asteraceae Silky Dwarf Bush

Narcissus spp. Amaryllidaceae Nargis

Naregamia alata Meliaceae Goanese Ipecac

Nasturtium officinale Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum Brassicaceae Watercress

Neanotis lancifolia Hedyotis lancifolia,Oldenlandia lancifolia Rubiaceae Starviolet

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Neanotis montholonii Rubiaceae Montholon's Starviolet

Neanotis sahyadrica Rubiaceae Sahyadri Neanotis

Nelsonia canescensJusticia canescens,Justicia brunelloides,Nelsonia brunelloides

Acanthaceae Blue Pussyleaf

Nelumbo nucifera Nelumbium speciosum Nelumbonaceae Lotus

Nemesia strumosa Scrophulariaceae Nemesia

Neolamarckia cadamba Anthocephalus cadamba,Anthocephalus indicus Rubiaceae Kadam

Neomarica gracilis Iridaceae Walking Iris

Neoregelia concentrica Bromeliaceae Concentric Neoregelia

Nepenthes khasiana Nepenthaceae Indian Pitcher Plant

Nepeta cataria Lamiaceae Catnip

Nepeta connata Lamiaceae Violet Himalayan Catmint

Nepeta erecta Lamiaceae Erect Catmint

Nepeta laevigataBetonica laevigata,Nepeta spicata, Nepetanuristanica

Lamiaceae Smooth Catmint

Nepeta lamiopsis Lamiaceae Dwarf Himalayan Catmint

Nepeta leucophylla Lamiaceae White Leaved Catmint

Nepeta podostachys Lamiaceae Long Stalked Catmint

Nepeta spp. Lamiaceae Pink Catmint

Neptunia oleracea Neptunia natans,Neptunia prostrata Mimosaceae Sensitive Water Plant

Neptunia triquetraDesmanthus triquetris,Desmanthus triquetrus,Mimosa triquetra

Mimosaceae Yellow Sensitive Plant

Nerine sarniensis Amaryllidaceae Red Nerine Lily

Nerium oleander Nerium indicum Apocynaceae Oleander

Nervilia aragoana Orchidaceae Aragoa-Like Nervilia

Nervilia crociformisBolborchis crociformis,Pogonia crispata, Nerviliacrispata, Nervilia fimbriata

Orchidaceae Trembling Nervilia

Nervilia infundibulifolia Nervilia hallbergii, Nerviliacalcicola Orchidaceae Funnel-Leaf Nervilia

Neuracanthussphaerostachyus Acanthaceae Pin Cushion Plant

Neuracanthus trinervius Acanthaceae Nilgonda

Nicandra physaloides Solanaceae Shoofly Plant

Nicotiana alata Solanaceae Flowering Tobacco red

Nicotiana plumbaginifolia Solanaceae Tex-Mex Tobacco

Nicotiana rustica Solanaceae Aztec Tobacco

Nicotiana tabacum Solanaceae Tobacco

Nicotiana x sanderae Solanaceae Flowering Tobacco salmon

Nigella damascena Ranunculaceae Devil-in-the-Bush

Nilgirianthus heyneanus Strobilanthes heyneanus Acanthaceae Karun Kurinji

Nilgirianthus reticulatus Strobilanthes reticulatus Acanthaceae Hill Conehead

Noccaea andersonii Iberidella andersonii,Thlaspi andersonii Brassicaceae Himalayan Penny-Cress

Nothapodytes nimmoniana

Mappia foetida,Nothapodytes foetida,Stemonurus foetidus,Premna nimmoniana

Icacinaceae Ghanera

Nyctanthes arbortristis Oleaceae Har Singar

Nymphaea albaCastalia alba, Nymphaeavenusta, Nymphaeasplendens

Nymphaeaceae Nilofar

Nymphaea mexicana Nymphaeaceae Yellow Waterlily

Nymphaea nouchaliNymphaea stellata,Nymphaea cyanea,Nymphaea edgeworthii

Nymphaeaceae Blue Water Lily

Nymphaea 'Panama Pacific' Nymphaeaceae Tropical Water Lily

Nymphaea pubescens

Nymphaea lotus var.pubescens, Nymphaeapurpurea, Nymphaeaesculenta

Nymphaeaceae Pink Water Lily

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Nymphaea pubescens

Nymphaea lotus var.pubescens, Nymphaeapurpurea, Nymphaeaesculenta

Nymphaeaceae White Water Lily

Nymphaea pygmaea 'Rubra'Castalia pygmaea,Nymphaea tetragona var.orientalis

Nymphaeaceae Red Pygmy Water Lily

Nymphaea rubraNymphaea rosea,Leuconymphaea rubra,Nymphaea magnifica

Nymphaeaceae Red Water Lily

Nymphoides hydrophyllaMenyanthes hydrophylla,Nymphoides cristata,Limnanthemum cristatum

Menyanthaceae Crested Floatingheart

Nymphoides indicaNymphoideshumboldtiana,Nymphoides indicum

Menyanthaceae Water Snowflake

Nymphoides peltataLimnanthemum peltatum,Nymphoides flava,Nymphoides natans

Menyanthaceae Yellow Floating Heart

Oberonia acaulisIridorkis myriantha,Malaxis myriantha,Malaxis sikkimensis

Orchidaceae Stem-Less Oberonia

Oberonia ensiformisIridorkis ensiformis,Malaxis ensiformis,Oberonia trilobata

Orchidaceae Sword-Leaf Oberonia

Oberonia falconeri Orchidaceae Falconer's Oberonia

Oberonia mucronataStelis mucronata,Oberonia iridifolia,Malaxis denticulata

Orchidaceae Iris Leaf Oberonia

Oberonia myosurusDendrobium myosurus,Malaxis myosurus,Iridorkis myosurus

Orchidaceae Mousetail Oberonia

Oberonia pachyrachisIridorkis pachyrachis,Oberonia orbicularis,Iridorkis orbicularis

Orchidaceae Thick Spine Oberonia

Oberonia prainiana Oberonia brunnescens Orchidaceae Prain's Oberonia

Ochna obtusata Ochna squarrosa Ochnaceae Ramdhan Champa

Ochna wightiana Ochna heyneana Ochnaceae Mickey Mouse Plant

Ocimum americanum Ocimum canum Lamiaceae Hoary Basil

Ocimum basilicum Lamiaceae Basil

Ocimum gratissimum Ocimum suave, Ocimumviride, Ocimum viridiflorum Lamiaceae Ram Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum Ocimum sanctum Lamiaceae Tulsi

Oclemena nemoralis Asteraceae Bog Aster

Odontonema strictum Acanthaceae Firespike

Oenanthe javanica Apiaceae Water Dropwort

Oenothera biennis Onagraceae Evening Primrose

Oenothera elata ssp. hookeriOenothera biennis var.hookeri, Oenotherahookeri

Onagraceae Hooker's Evening Primrose

Oenothera glaziovianaOenothera erythrosepala,Oenothera gigas,Oenothera blandina

Onagraceae Redsepal Evening Primrose

Oenothera rosea Onagraceae Pink Evening Primrose

Olax imbricata Olax wightiana, Ximeniaolacoides Olacaceae South Asian Olax

Oldenlandia corymbosa Hedyotis corymbosa Rubiaceae Diamond Flower

Oldenlandia herbacea Hedyotis herbacea Rubiaceae Slender Oldenlandia

Olea dioica Oleaceae Rose Sandalwood

Oncidium flexuosum Orchidaceae Dancing Doll Orchid

Oncidium 'Goldiana' Orchidaceae Oncidium Goldiana

Oncoba spinosa Flacourtiaceae Fried Egg Tree

Onopordum acanthium Asteraceae Cotton Thistle

Operculina turpethum Merremia turpethum,Ipomoea turpethum Convolvulaceae Transparent Wood Rose

Ophiopogon intermedius Liliaceae Himalayan Lily Turf

Ophiopogon jaburan'Variegata' Liliaceae Giant Lily Turf

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Oplismenus burmannii Poaceae Wavy-Leaf Basketgrass

Opuntia cochenillifera Nopalea cochenillifera,Cactus cochenillifer Cactaceae Cochineal Cactus

Opuntia elatior Opuntia nigricans Cactaceae Prickly Pear

Opuntia macrorhiza Opuntia delicata, Opuntiaballii, Opuntia tenuispina Cactaceae Delicate Prickly Pear

Opuntia monacantha Opuntia vulgaris Cactaceae Drooping Prickly Pear

Opuntia tomentosa Cactaceae Woollyjoint Pricklypear

Oreocnide integrifolia Villebrunea integrifolia Urticaceae Wild Rhea

Oreorchis foliosa var. indica Corallorhiza indica,Oreorchis indica Orchidaceae Indian Oreorchis

Oreorchis micrantha Oreorchis rolfei Orchidaceae Small Flowered Oreorchis

Origanum vulgare Lamiaceae Oregano

Ornithochilus difformisAerides difformis,Sarcochilus difformis,Trichoglottis diformis

Orchidaceae Bird-Lip Orchid

Ornithochilus difformisAerides difformis,Sarcochilus difformis,Trichoglottis diformis

Orchidaceae Himalayan Bird-Lip Orchid

Ornithogalum thyrsoides Hyacinthaceae Chincherinchee

Oroxylum indicum Bignonia indica,Calosanthes indica Bignoniaceae Broken Bones Tree

Orthosiphon aristatusClerodendrum spicatum,Orthosiphon spiralis,Orthosiphon stamineus

Lamiaceae Cat's Whiskers

Orthosiphon pallidus Lamiaceae Pale Java Tea

Orthosiphon rubicundus Ocimum tuberosum,Plectranthus rubicundus Lamiaceae Red Java Tea

Osbeckia cupularis Osbeckia virgata Melastomataceae Cup Osbeckia

Osbeckia leschenaultiana Osbeckia truncata,Osbeckia coronata Melastomataceae Leschenault's Osbeckia

Osbeckia muralisOsbeckia truncata var.kurzii, Osbeckiazeylanica

Melastomataceae Wall Osbeckia

Osbeckia nepalensis Osbeckia speciosa Melastomataceae Nepal Osbeckia

Osbeckia octandra Melastoma octandrum,Asterostoma octandra Melastomataceae Eight Stamen Osbeckia

Osbeckia reticulata Melastomataceae Giant Osbeckia

Osbeckia stellata Melastomataceae Starry Osbeckia

Osyris quadripartita Osyris wightiana, Osyrisarborea Santalaceae Wild Tea

Otacanthus caeruleus Scrophulariaceae Amazon Blue

Ottelia alismoides Stratiotes alismoides Hydrocharitaceae Duck Lettuce

Oxalis corniculata Oxalis repens Oxalidaceae Creeping Wood Sorrel

Oxalis debilis var. corymbosa Oxalis corymbosa Oxalidaceae Large-Flowered Pink Sorrel

Oxalis hedysaroides 'Rubra' Oxalidaceae Fire Fern

Oxalis latifolia Oxalidaceae Wood Sorrel

Oxalis purpurea Oxalis variabilis Oxalidaceae Purple Wood Sorrel

Oxalis stricta Oxalidaceae Yellow Wood Sorrel

Oxalis triangularis Acetosella triangularis Oxalidaceae Purple Shamrock

Oxygraphis polypetala Callianthemum endlicheri,Ranunculus polypetalus Ranunculaceae Himalayan Oxygraphis

Oxyria digyna Polygonaceae Mountain Sorrel

Oxyspora paniculata Arthrostemmapaniculatum Melastomataceae Bristletips

Oxyspora vagans Melastomataceae Wandering Oxyspora

Oxystelma esculentum Asclepiadaceae Rosy Milkweed Vine

Oxytropis cachemiriana Fabaceae Kashmir Locoweed

Oxytropis lapponica Fabaceae Burr Locoweed

Oxytropis microphylla Phaca microphylla,Astragalus microphyllus Fabaceae Small Leaved Locoweed

Oxytropis mollis Oxytropis thomsonii Fabaceae Soft Locoweed

Pachypodium lamerei Apocynaceae Madagascar Palm

Pachypodium lealii Apocynaceae Bottle Tree

Pachystachys lutea Justicia lutea Acanthaceae Golden Shrimp Plant

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Pachystachys spicataJusticia spicata,Pachystachys coccinea,Pachystachys riedeliana

Acanthaceae Cardinal's Guard

Paederia foetida

Paederia scandens,Gentiana scandens,Paederia magnifica,Paederia tomentosa

Rubiaceae Skunk Vine

Paeonia officinalis 'RoseaPlena' Paeoniaceae Rose Peony

Pancratium longiflorum Pancratium cambayense Amaryllidaceae Long Flowered Spider Lily

Pancratium parvum Amaryllidaceae Forest Spider Lily

Pancratium triflorum Amaryllidaceae Pankusum

Pandanus nepalensis Pandanus furcatus var.indica Pandanaceae Nepal Screw Pine

Pandanus odoriferKeura odorifera,Pandanus odoratissimus,Pandanus fascicularis

Pandanaceae Kewda

Pandorea jasminoides Bignoniaceae Bower Vine

Papaver orientale Papaveraceae Oriental Poppy red

Papaver orientale Papaveraceae Oriental Poppy white

Papaver rhoeas Papaveraceae Common Poppy

Papaver somniferum Papaveraceae Opium Poppy

Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum Orchidaceae Lady's Slipper Orchid

Papilionanthe teres f. candida Vanda teres f. candida Orchidaceae White Cylindrical Vanda

Papilionanthe teres Vanda teres Orchidaceae Cylindrical Vanda

Paracalyx scariosus Cylista scariosa Fabaceae Ran Ghevada

Paracaryopsis coelestina

Cynoglossumcoelestinum,Adelocaryumcoelestinum, Paracaryumcoelestinum

Boraginaceae Common Hill Borage

Paracaryposis malabarica

Paracaryummalabaricum,Adelocaryummalabaricum

Boraginaceae Malabar Hill Borage

Paris polyphylla Trilliaceae Himalayan Paris

Parkia biglandulosa Fabaceae Badminton Ball Tree

Parkia timoriana Parkia javanica, Parkiaroxburghii Fabaceae Tree Bean

Parkinsonia aculeata Fabaceae Jerusalem Thorn

Parmentiera cereifera Parmentiera edulis,Crescentia aculeata Bignoniaceae Candle Tree

Parnassia cabulica Saxifragaceae Kabul Bog Star

Parochetus communis Fabaceae Blue Oxalis

Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae Carrot Grass

Parthenocissus himalayana Vitis himalayana,Psedera himalayana Vitaceae Himalayan Woodbine

Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vitaceae Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Vitaceae Japanese Ivy

Paspalum distichum Poaceae Knot Grass

Passiflora caerulea Passifloraceae Blue Passion Flower

Passiflora coccinea Passifloraceae Red Passion Flower

Passiflora edulis Passifloraceae Passion Fruit

Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Love in a Mist

Passiflora incarnata Passifloraceae Purple Passion Flower

Passiflora suberosa Passifloraceae Corky Passion Flower

Passiflora subpeltata Passiflora alba Passifloraceae White Passion Flower

Passiflora tripartita var.mollissima Passiflora mollissima Passifloraceae Banana Passion Flower

Passiflora vitifolia Passifloraceae Perfumed Passion Flower

Passiflora x violacea Passifloraceae Violet Passion Flower

Passiflora yucatanensis Passifloraceae Yucatan Passion Flower

Paulownia tomentosa Scrophulariaceae Empress Tree

Pavetta indica Ixora pavetta, Ixora indica Rubiaceae Indian Pavetta

Pavonia odorata Malvaceae Fragrant Swamp Mallow

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Pavonia zeylanica Malvaceae Ceylon Swamp Mallow

Pecteilis gigantea

Habenaria susannae,Habenaria gigantea,Orchis gigantea,Platanthera gigantea

Orchidaceae Butterfly Orchid

Pecteilis trifloraHabenaria triflora,Habenaria uniflora,Pecteilis candida

Orchidaceae Three Flowered Egret Orchid

Pedalium murex Pedaliaceae Bara Gokhru

Pedicularis bicornuta Scrophulariaceae Horned Lousewort

Pedicularis bifida Scrophulariaceae Entire Leaf Lousewort

Pedicularis gracilis Scrophulariaceae Slender Lousewort

Pedicularis oederi Scrophulariaceae Oeder's Lousewort

Pedicularis rhinanthoides Scrophulariaceae Rattle Lousewort

Pedicularis siphonantha Scrophulariaceae Tube Lousewort

Pedilanthus tithymaloides Euphorbiaceae Devil's Backbone

Pegaeophyton scapiflorum Cochlearia scapiflorum Brassicaceae Himalayan Scape Flower

Peganum harmala Peganum dauricum Zygophyllaceae Harmal

Pelargonium capitatum Geraniaceae Rose Scented Geranium

Pelargonium rodneyanum Geraniaceae Magenta Storksbill

Pelargonium x hortorum Geraniaceae White Geranium

Pelargonium x hortorum Geraniaceae Zonal Geranium

Pelatantheria insectifera Orchidaceae Insect-Bearing Pelatanthera

Pelecyphora aselliformisMammillaria aselliformis,Anhalonium aselliforme,Ariocarpus aselliformis

Cactaceae Hatchet Cactus

Peltophorum africanum Caesalpiniaceae African Wattle

Peltophorum pterocarpum Caesalpiniaceae Copperpod

Pennisetum ciliare Cenchrus ciliaris Poaceae Buffel Grass

Pennisetum flaccidum Poaceae Himalayan Fountain Grass

Pennisetum glaucum Poaceae Bajra

Pennisetum hohenackeri Pennisetum alopecuros,Gymnotrix cenchroides Poaceae Fountain Grass

Pennisetum orientale Pennisetum triflorum Poaceae Oriental Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum Poaceae Purple Fountain Grass

Penstemon spp. Scrophulariaceae Penstemon Etna

Pentanema cernuum Asteraceae Sonsari

Pentanema indicum Inula indica, Vicoa indica Asteraceae Sonkadi

Pentapetes phoenicea Malvaceae Midday Flower

Pentas lanceolata Rubiaceae Star Cluster

Pentatropis capensisPentatropis microphylla,Asclepias microphylla,Cynanchum capense

Asclepiadaceae Ambarvel

Pentatropis spiralis Asclepias spiralis,Pentatropis cynanchoides Asclepiadaceae Aakari Bel

Peperomia caperata Piperaceae Peperomia

Peperomia pellucidaPeperomia exigua,Peperomia translucens,Piper pellicudum

Piperaceae Shiny Bush

Pereskia grandifoliaRhodocactus grandifolius,Cactus grandifolius,Pereskia grandiflora

Cactaceae Rose Cactus

Pereskiopsis diguetiiPereskiopsis velutina,Opuntia diguetii,Pereskiopsis digueti

Cactaceae Alfilerillo

Pergularia daemiaAsclepias daemia,Daemia extensa,Cynanchum extensum

Asclepiadaceae Pergularia

Pericallis x hybrida Cineraria x hybrida,Senecio x hybridus Asteraceae Cineraria

Peristeria elata Orchidaceae Dove Orchid

Peristrophe montana Acanthaceae Mountain Peristrophe

Peristrophe paniculata Dianthera paniculata,Peristrophe bicalyculata Acanthaceae Panicled Peristrophe

Peristrophe roxburghiana Peristrophe tinctoria Acanthaceae Magenta Plant

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Peristylus aristatus Habenaria aristata Orchidaceae Spiked Peristylus

Peristylus densus Orchidaceae Peristylus Orchid

Peristylus elisabethae Habenaria elisabethae,Herminium elisabethae Orchidaceae Elisabeth's Peristylus

Peristylus plantagineus Habenaria wightii Orchidaceae Plantain Peristylus

Peristylus stocksii Habenaria stocksii Orchidaceae Stocks's Peristylus

Perotis indica Anthoxanthum indicum,Saccharum spicatum Poaceae Indian Comet Grass

Persea duthiei Lauraceae Duthie's Bay Tree

Persea odoratissima Machilus odoratissimus Lauraceae Fragrant Bay Tree

Persicaria capitata Polygonum capitatum Polygonaceae Pink Knotweed

Persicaria chinensis Polygonum chinense,Polygonum auriculata Polygonaceae Chinese Knotweed

Persicaria glabra Polygonum glabrum Polygonaceae Denseflower Knotweed

Persicaria hydropiper Polygonum hydropiper Polygonaceae Water Pepper

Persicaria lapathifolia Polygonum lapathifolium Polygonaceae Pale Knotweed

Persicaria maculosa Polygonum persicaria Polygonaceae Redshank

Persicaria minor Polygonum minus Polygonaceae Small Water-Pepper

Persicaria nepalensis Polygonum nepalense Polygonaceae Nepal Knotweed

Persicaria orientalis Polygonum orientale Polygonaceae Kiss Me Over The GardenGate

Persicaria orientalis Polygonum orientale Polygonaceae Oriental Pepper

Persicaria wallichii Polygonum polystachyum Polygonaceae Himalayan Knotweed

Petalidium barlerioides Ruellia bracteata Acanthaceae Nail Dye

Petiveria alliacea

Mapa graveolens,Petiveria corrientina,Petiveria foetida, Petiveriagraveolens

Phytolaccaceae Guinea Henweed

Petrea volubilisPetrea arborea, Petrearacemosa, Petreamexicana, Petrea erecta

Verbenaceae Purple Wreath

Petunia hybrida Solanaceae Petunia

Petunia violacea Solanaceae Violet Petunia

Peucedanum grande Apiaceae Wild Carrot

Phaius mishmensisLimatodis mishmensis,Phaius cupreus, Calanthecrinita

Orchidaceae Mishmi Hills Phaius

Phaius tankervilleae Limodorum tancarvilleae Orchidaceae Nun's Orchid

Phalaenopsis amabilis Orchidaceae Moon Orchid

Phalaenopsis cornu-cerviPolychilos cornu-cervi,Polystylus cornu-cervi,Phalaenopsis devriesiana

Orchidaceae Deer Horn Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis spp. Orchidaceae Moth Orchid hybrid

Phalaris minor Poaceae Dwarf Canary Grass

Phaseolus vulgaris Phaseolus communis,Phaseolus nanus Fabaceae Common Bean

Phaulopsis imbricata Ruellia imbricata Acanthaceae Himalayan Ruellia

Philadelphus tomentosus Philadelphus coronarius Hydrangeaceae Mock Orange

Phlogacanthus curviflorus Justicia curviflora Acanthaceae Wild Nongmangkha

Phlogacanthus pubinervius Acanthaceae Red Nongmangkha

Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis

Phlogacanthusthyrsiflorus, Justiciathyrsiformis, Justiciathyrsiflora

Acanthaceae Nongmangkha

Phlomis bracteosa Lamiaceae Purple Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis spectabilis Lamiaceae Showy Jerusalem Sage

Phlox drummondii Polemoniaceae Phlox Twinkle

Phlox paniculata Polemoniaceae Garden Phlox

Phlox subulata Polemoniaceae Creeping Phlox

Phoenix loureirii var. humilis Phoenix humilis Arecaceae Dwarf Date Palm

Phoenix roebelenii Arecaceae Pygmy Date Palm

Phoenix rupicola Arecaceae Cliff Date Palm

Phoenix sylvestris Elate sylvestris Arecaceae Wild Date Palm

Pholidota articulata Orchidaceae Jointed Pholidota

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Photinia integrifolia Photinia notoniana Acanthaceae Himalayan Chokeberry

Phragmites karkaArundo karka, Arundoroxburghii, Phragmitesroxburghii

Poaceae Tall Reed

Phyla nodiflora Verbenaceae Frog Fruit

Phyllanthus acidus Phyllanthaceae Star Gooseberry

Phyllanthus amarus Phyllanthus niruri Phyllanthaceae Carry Me Seed

Phyllanthus emblica Emblica officinalis Phyllanthaceae Amla

Phyllanthus fraternusPhyllanthus niruri,Phyllanthus niruri var.scabrellus

Phyllanthaceae Gulf Leaf-Flower

Phyllanthus kozhikodianus Phyllanthaceae Kozhikode Leaf-Flower

Phyllanthus lawii Phyllanthaceae Law's Gooseberry

Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Phyllanthusmaderaspatanus Phyllanthaceae Madras Leaf-Flower

Phyllanthus myrtifolius Phyllanthaceae Mousetail Plant

Phyllanthus reticulatus

Kirganelia reticulata,Anisonema reticulatum,Cicca reticulata,Diasperus reticulatus

Phyllanthaceae Black-Honey Shrub

Phyllanthus tenellus Phyllanthuscorcovadensis Phyllanthaceae Long Stalked Leaf-Flower

Phyllanthus urinaria Phyllanthus leprocarpus Phyllanthaceae Chamber Bitter

Phyllanthus virgatus Phyllanthus simplex Phyllanthaceae Seed Under Leaf

Phyllocephalum scabridum Decaneurum scabridum Asteraceae Purple Heads

Phyllodium pulchellumHedysarum pulchellum,Desmodium pulchellum,Meibomia pulchella

Fabaceae Showy Desmodium

Physalis angulata Solanaceae Cutleaf Ground Cherry

Physalis joe-diasii Solanaceae Joe Dias's Ground Cherry

Physalis minima Solanaceae Ground Cherry

Physalis peruviana Solanaceae Cape Gooseberry

Phytolacca acinosa Phytolaccaceae Indian Pokeweed

Phytolacca octandra Phytolacca icosandra Phytolaccaceae Tropical Pokeweed

Picea smithiana Picea morinda Pinaceae Himalayan Spruce

Pieris formosa Ericaceae Himalayan Pieris

Pilea cadierei Urticaceae Aluminium Plant

Pilea scripta Pilea nepalensis Urticaceae Himalayan Clearweed

Pilea umbrosa Urticaceae Shady Himalayan Clearweed

Pimpinella tomentosa Heracleum tomentosum Apiaceae Hairy Hogweed

Pinda concanensis Heracleum pinda Apiaceae Konkan Pinda

Pinus gerardiana Pinus gerardii Pinaceae Chilghoza Pine

Pinus roxburghii Pinus longifolia Pinaceae Chir Pine

Pinus wallichiana Pinus excelsa, Pinusgriffithii Pinaceae Himalayan Blue Pine

Piper cubeba Piperaceae Tailed Pepper

Piper longum Piperaceae Long Pepper

Piper nigrum Piperaceae Black Pepper

Piptanthus nepalensisBaptisia nepalensis,Piptanthus bicolor,Thermopsis laburnifolia

Fabaceae Evergreen Laburnum

Pistacia chinensis ssp.Integerrima

Pistacia integerrima,Rhus integerrima Anacardiaceae Kakkar

Pistia stratiotes Araceae Water Cabbage

Pisum sativum Fabaceae Pea

Pithecellobium dulce Mimosaceae Madras Thorn

Plantaginorchis plantaginea Habenaria plantaginea Orchidaceae Plantain Orchid

Plantago asiatica Plantaginaceae Asian Plantain

Plantago coronopus Plantaginaceae Buck Horn Plantain

Plantago lanceolata Plantaginaceae Ribwort Plantain

Plantago major Plantaginaceae Broad Leaf Plantain

Platanus orientalis Platanaceae Chinar

Platycladus orientalis Thuja orientalis, Biotaorientalis Cupressaceae Morpankhi

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Plectranthus amboinicusColeus amboinicus,Coleus aromaticus,Plectranthus aromaticus

Lamiaceae Cuban Oregano

Plectranthus barbatusColeus barbatus, Coleusforskohlii, Plectranthusforskohlii

Lamiaceae Indian Coleus

Plectranthus mollis Plectranthus incanus,Plectranthus cordifolia Lamiaceae Soft-Stem Mintleaf

Plectranthus prostratus Lamiaceae Succulent Swedish Ivy

Pleiospilos spp. Aizoaceae Mimicry Mesemb

Pleocaulus ritchieiStrobilanthes sessilis,Strobilanthes sessilis var.ritchiei

Acanthaceae Mal Karvy

Pluchea lanceolata Berthelotia lanceolata Asteraceae Rasna

Pluchea ovalisPluchea tomentosa,Baccharis ovalis,Baccharis ovata

Asteraceae Woolly Camphor-Weed

Plumbago auriculata Plumbago capensis Plumbaginaceae Nila Chitrak

Plumbago indica Plumbago rosea, Thelacoccinea Plumbaginaceae Lal Chitrak

Plumbago zeylanica Plumbaginaceae Chitrak

Plumeria alba Apocynaceae White Frangipani

Plumeria obtusa Apocynaceae Singapore Frangipani

Plumeria pudica Apocynaceae Wild Plumeria

Plumeria rubra acutifolia Apocynaceae Common White Frangipani

Plumeria rubra Apocynaceae Frangipani pink

Plumeria rubra Apocynaceae Frangipani red

Poa annua Poaceae Annual Bluegrass

Poa bulbosa Poaceae Bulbous Bluegrass

Podocarpus chinensis Podocarpaceae Chinese Podocarp

Podophyllum hexandrum Podophyllum emodi Berberidaceae Himalayan May Apple

Podranea brycei Pandorea brycei, Tecomabrycei Bignoniaceae Zimbabwe Creeper

Pogostemon benghalensis

Origanum benghalense,Pogostemon parviflorus,Pogostemonplectranthoides

Lamiaceae Bengal Pogostemon

Pogostemon deccanensis Dysophylla stellata Lamiaceae Jambhli Manjiri

Pogostemon purpurascens Lamiaceae Sangbrei

Polemonium caeruleumsubsp. himalayanum Polemonium himalaicum Polemoniaceae Himalayan Jacob's Ladder

Polianthes tuberosa Agavaceae Rajanigandha

Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae Ashok

Polycarpaea corymbosa Achyranthes corymbosa,Polycarpaea nebulosa Caryophyllaceae Oldman's Cap

Polygala arvensisPolygala chinensis,Polygala brachystachya,Polygala procumbens

Polygalaceae Field Milkwort

Polygala elongata Polygalaceae Narrow-Leaved Milkwort

Polygala erioptera Polygalaceae Woolly-Winged Milkwort

Polygala persicariifolia Polygalaceae Knotweed Leaved Milkwort

Polygonatum cirrhifolium Liliaceae Coiling Leaf Solomon Seal

Polygonatum spp. Liliaceae Solomon Seal

Polygonatum verticillatum Liliaceae Whorled Solomon's Seal

Polygonum aviculare subsp.depressum

Polygonum aviculare var.depressum, Polygonumcalcatum, Polygonumarenastrum

Polygonaceae Prostrate Knotweed

Polygonum plebeium Polygonum plebejum Polygonaceae Small Knotweed

Polygonum recumbens Polygonum mirajabii Polygonaceae Creeping Knotweed

Polygonum runcinatum Persicaria runcinata Polygonaceae Lobed Leaf Knotweed

Polypogon monspeliensis Alopecurusmonspeliensis Poaceae Annual Beard Grass

Polyscias scutellaria Araliaceae Shield Aralia

Pontederia cordata Pontederiaceae Pickerel Weed

Populus ciliata Salicaceae Himalayan Poplar

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Porpax reticulata Orchidaceae Gramophone Orchid

Portulaca grandiflora Portulacaceae Moss Rose

Portulaca oleracea Portulacaceae Purslane

Portulaca pilosa Portulacaceae Kiss Me Quick

Portulaca quadrifida Portulacaceae Chicken Weed

Portulaca spp. Portulacaceae Portulaca All Aglow

Portulaca umbraticola Portulacaceae Wingpod Purslane

Posoqueria longiflora Rubiaceae Needle Flower Tree

Potamogeton nodosus Potamogeton americanus Potamogetonaceae Long Leaf Pondweed

Potentilla atrosanguinea Rosaceae Himalayan Cinquefoil

Potentilla cuneata Rosaceae Five Finger Cinquefoil

Potentilla nepalensis Rosaceae Nepal Cinquefoil

Potentilla polyphylla Potentilla mooniana Rosaceae Many Leaved Cinquefoil

Potentilla supina Comarum flavum Rosaceae Spreading Cinquefoil

Pouzolzia zeylanica Pouzolzia indica,Parietaria zeylanica Urticaceae Graceful Pouzolz's Bush

Pratia nummularia Pratia begoniifolia, Lobeliabegoniifolia Campanulaceae Roundleaf Star Creeper

Prenanthes brunonianaCicerbita brunoniana,Lactuca brunoniana,Prenanthes hispidula

Asteraceae Himalayan Rattlesnake Root

Primula acaulis Primulaceae Primrose Fantastica Violet

Primula bracteosa Primula boothii Primulaceae Orange Throated Primrose

Primula calderiana Primulaceae Golden-Eyed Primrose

Primula capitata Primulaceae Asiatic Primrose

Primula capitata Primulaceae Capitata Primrose

Primula denticulataPrimula aequalis, Primulaelata, Primulatelemachica

Primulaceae Drumstick Primrose

Primula dickieana Aleuritia dickieana Primulaceae Dickie's Primrose

Primula floribunda Primulaceae Buttercup Primrose

Primula forbesii Primula androsacea,Primula multicaulis Primulaceae Baby Primrose

Primula glomerata Primulaceae Globe Primrose

Primula involucrata Primula munroi Primulaceae Tall Pale Primrose

Primula macrophylla Primulaceae Large Leaf Primrose

Primula obconica Primulaceae German Primrose purple

Primula obconica Primulaceae German Primrose white

Primula obliqua Primulaceae Himalayan White Primrose

Primula pseudodenticulata Primulaceae Tiny Lavender Primrose

Primula reidii Primulaceae Reid's Primrose

Primula reptans Primula stracheyi Primulaceae Creeping Primrose

Primula rosea Primulaceae Himalayan Meadow Primrose

Primula sapphirina Primulaceae Sapphire Primrose

Primula sikkimensis Primulapseudosikkimensis Primulaceae Sikkim Primrose

Primula sikkimensis var.hopeana Primulaceae White Sikkim Primrose

Primula spp. 'Dreambird' Primulaceae Primrose Dreambird

Prinsepia utilis Rosaceae Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia

Pritchardia hillebrandii Arecaceae Loulu Palm

Priva cordifoliaBuchnera cordifolia, Privaabyssinica, Privaleptostachya

Verbenaceae Heart-Leaf Velvet Bur

Proiphys amboinensis Eurycles amboinensis,Eurycles sylvestris Amaryllidaceae Cardwell Lily

Prosopis cineraria Fabaceae Jhand

Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae Algaroba

Protium serratum Bursera serrata Burseraceae Indian Red Pear

Prunella vulgaris var. vulgaris Lamiaceae Common Self-Heal

Prunus cerasoidesCerasus puddum, Prunuspuddum, Prunusmajestica

Rosaceae Wild Himalayan Cherry

Padus cornuta, Cerasus

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Prunus cornuta Padus cornuta, Cerasuscornuta Rosaceae Himalayan Bird Cherry

Prunus domestica Rosaceae Plum

Prunus persica Rosaceae Peach

Pseudarthria viscida Hedysarum viscidum Fabaceae Salaparni

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii Acanthaceae Purple False Eranthemum

Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum Acanthaceae Shooting Star

Pseuderanthemum reticulatum Acanthaceae Yellow-Vein Eranthemum

Pseuderanthemum variabile Acanthaceae Pastel Flower

Pseudobombax ellipticum Bombax ellipticum Bombacaceae Shaving Brush Tree

Pseudobombax ellipticum var.alba Bombacaceae White Shaving Brush Tree

Pseudognaphaliumhypoleucum Gnaphalium hypoleucum Asteraceae White Leaved Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum Gnaphalium luteoalbum,Helichrysum luteoalbum Asteraceae Weedy Cudweed

Psidium cattleianum Myrtaceae Chinese Guava

Psidium guajava Myrtaceae Guava

Psidium guajava Myrtaceae Red Malaysian Guava

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus Fabaceae Goa Bean

Psychotria flavida Rubiaceae South Indian Wild Coffee

Psydrax umbellataCanthium umbellatum,Canthium umbellulatum,Plectronia umbellata

Rubiaceae Umbelled Canthium

Psylliostachys suworowii Limonium suworowii,Statice suworowii Plumbaginaceae Russian Statice

Pterocarpus indicus f.echinatus

Pterocarpus echinatus,Pterocarpus vidalianus Fabaceae Prickly Padauk

Pteroceras teresDendrocolla teres,Aerides teres,Sarcochilus teres

Orchidaceae Himalayan Pteroceras

Pterolobium hexapetalum Reichardia hexapetala Caesalpiniaceae Indian Redwing

Pterospermum acerifolium Sterculiaceae Kanak Champa

Pterygota alata Sterculia alata Sterculiaceae Buddha Coconut

Ptychosperma macarthurii Kentia macarthurii Arecaceae MacArthur Palm

Pueraria phaseoloidesDolichos phaseoloides,Neustanthusphaseoloides

Fabaceae Tropical Kudzu

Pueraria tuberosa Hedysarum tuberosum Fabaceae Indian Kudzu

Pulicaria wightiana Asteraceae Sontikli

Punica granatum Punicaceae Pomegranate

Pupalia lappacea Achyranthes lappacea Amaranthaceae Forest Burr

Putranjiva roxburghii Drypetes roxburghii,Nageia putranjiva Putranjivaceae Putranjiva

Pyrostegia venusta Bignonia ignea, Bignoniavenusta, Pyrostegia ignea Bignoniaceae Flaming Trumpet

Pyrus calleryana Rosaceae Ornamental Pear

Pyrus communis Rosaceae Pear

Quassia amara Simaroubaceae Bitter Quassia

Quercus glauca Quercus annulata Fagaceae Glaucous Oak

Quercus leucotrichophora Quercus incana Fagaceae Blackjack Oak

Quercus robur Fagaceae English Oak

Quirivelia frutescensApocynum frutescens,Echites frutescens,Ichnocarpus frutescens

Apocynaceae Black Creeper

Quisqualis indica Combretaceae Rangoon Creeper

Radermachera xylocarpaBignonia xylocarpa,Stereospermumxylocarpum

Bignoniaceae Padri Tree

Ranunculus asiaticus Ranunculaceae Persian Buttercup

Ranunculus diffusus Ranunculaceae Spreading Buttercup

Ranunculus hirtellus Ranunculaceae Softly Hairy Buttercup

Ranunculus laetus Ranunculaceae Cheerful Buttercup

Ranunculus lingua Ranunculaceae Greater Spearwort

Ranunculus sceleratus Ranunculus indicus, Ranunculaceae Cursed Buttercup

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Ranunculus sceleratus Ranunculus umbellatus Ranunculaceae Cursed Buttercup

Raphanus sativus Brassicaceae Radish

Rauvolfia densiflora Apocynaceae Dense-Flowered Snake Root

Rauvolfia micrantha Ophioxylon micranthum Apocynaceae Small Flowered Snake Root

Rauvolfia serpentina Rauwolfia serpentina Apocynaceae Sarpagandha

Rauvolfia tetraphyllaRauvolfia canescens,Rauvolfia heterophylla,Rauvolfia hirsuta

Apocynaceae Wild Snake Root

Ravenala madagascariensis Strelitziaceae Traveler's Palm

Ravenia spectabilis Lemonia spectabilis,Limonia spectabilis Rutaceae Lemonia

Rebutia arenacea Sulcorebutia arenacea,Weingartia arenacea Cactaceae Sandy Rebutia

Reinwardtia cicanoba Reinwardtia tetragyna Linaceae Yellow Himalayan Flax

Reinwardtia indicaReinwardtia trigyna,Linum trigynum, Linumrepens

Linaceae Yellow Flax

Renanthera imschootiana Orchidaceae Red Vanda

Reutealis trisperma Aleurites trisperma Euphorbiaceae Philippine Tung Tree

Rhamphicarpa longiflora Scrophulariaceae Tutari

Rhaphidophora decursiva Raphidophora decursiva Araceae Creeping Philodendron

Rheum acuminatum Rheumorientalixizangense Polygonaceae Ornamental Rhubarb

Rheum australe Rheum emodi Polygonaceae Himalayan Rhubarb

Rheum nobile Polygonaceae Sikkim Rhubarb

Rheum spiciforme Polygonaceae Spiked Rhubarb

Rheum webbianum Polygonaceae Indian Rhubarb

Rhinacanthus nasutusRhinacanthus nasuta,Justicia nasuta,Rhinacanthus communis

Acanthaceae Snake Jasmine

Rhizophora mucronata Rhizophoracea Asiatic Mangrove

Rhodanthe chlorocephalasubsp. rosea

Helipterum roseum,Acroclinium roseum Asteraceae Rosy Everlasting

Rhodiola fastigiata

Sedum fastigiatum,Sedum quadrifidum var.fastigiatum, Rhodiolacoccinea

Crassulaceae Clustered Rhodiola

Rhodiola heterodonta Crassulaceae Toothed Rhodiola

Rhodiola himalensis Chamaerhodiolahimalensis Crassulaceae Himalayan Rhodiola

Rhodiola tibetica Sedum tibeticum, Sedumstracheyi Crassulaceae Tibetan Rhodiola

Rhodiola trifida Sedum trifidum Crassulaceae Trifid Sedum

Rhodiola wallichiana Crassulaceae Wallich's Rhodiola

Rhododendron anthopogon Ericaceae Dwarf Rhododendron

Rhododendron arboreum Ericaceae Tree Rhododendron

Rhododendron brachycarpum Ericaceae Short Fruited Azalea

Rhododendron campanulatum Ericaceae Bell Rhododendron

Rhododendron ciliatum Ericaceae Fringed Leaf Rhododendron

Rhododendron cinnabarinum Ericaceae Cinnabar Rhododendron

Rhododendron decipiens Ericaceae Deceptive Rhododendron

Rhododendron fulgens Ericaceae Shining Rhododendron

Rhododendron hodgsonii Ericaceae Hodgson's Rhododendron

Rhododendron lepidotum ssp.salignum Rhododendron salignum Ericaceae Yellow Scaly Rhododendron

Rhododendron lepidotum Ericaceae Pink Scaly Rhododendron

Rhododendron lindleyi Rhododendronbhotanicum Ericaceae Maddenia Rhododendron

Rhododendron neriiflorum ssp.phaedropum

Rhododendrontawangense Ericaceae Tawang Rhododendron

Rhododendron nivale Ericaceae Snow Rhododendron

Rhododendron niveum Ericaceae Pink-Bell Rhododendron

Rhododendron thomsonii Ericaceae Thomson's Rhododendron

Rhododendron wallichii Ericaceae Wallich's Rhododendron

Rhododendron wightii Ericaceae Wight's Rhododendron

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Rhododendron yedoense Ericaceae Korean Azalea

Rhus mysorensis Anacardiaceae Mysore Sumac

Rhynchoglossum lazulinum Gesneriaceae Arunachal Rhynchoglossum

Rhynchoglossum notonianum Klugia notoniana,Wulfenia notoniana Gesneriaceae East Indian Klugia

Rhynchoglossum obliquumLoxotis obliqua,Rhynchoglossumobliquum var. parviflora

Gesneriaceae Small FloweredRhynchoglossum

Rhynchosia hirta Rhynchosia cyanosperma/albiflora Fabaceae Hairy Snoutbean

Rhynchosia minima Dolicholus minimus,Dolichos minimus Fabaceae Burn-Mouth Vine

Rhynchospora wightiana Haplostylis wightianus,Rhynchospora discolor Cyperaceae Wight's Beak-Sedge

Rhynchostylis retusa Orchidaceae Foxtail Orchid

Ribes himalense Ribes rubrum, Ribesemodense Saxifragaceae Himalayan Currant

Ribes laciniatum Saxifragaceae Frilly Leaf Currant

Richardia scabra Richardsonia scabra Rubiaceae Rough Mexican Clover

Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae Castor Bean Plant

Rivea hypocrateriformis Convolvulaceae Midnapore Creeper

Rivina humilis Rivina laevis Phytolaccaceae Blood Berry

Robinia pseudoacacia Fabaceae White Locust Tree

Rondeletia odorata Rubiaceae Fragrant Panama Rose

Rorippa indica Nasturtium indicum,Sisymbrium indicum Brassicaceae Indian Field-Cress

Rorippa palustrisSisymbrium amphibiumvar. palustre, Rorippaislandica

Brassicaceae Marsh Yellow Cress

Rosa brunonii Rosaceae Himalayan Musk Rose

Rosa chinensis 'Viridiflora' Rosaceae Green Rose

Rosa gigantea macrocarpa Rosaceae Manipur Wild-Tea Rose

Rosa 'Happy Wanderer' Rosaceae Rose Happy Wanderer

Rosa macrophylla Rosaceae Himalayan Rose

Rosa multiflora var. carnea Rosaceae Pink Multiflora Rose

Rosa sericeaRosa tetrapetala, Rosawallichii, Rosa polyphylla,Rosa omiensis

Rosaceae Silky Rose

Rosa 'Summer Snow' Rosaceae Rose Summer Snow

Rosa Rosaceae Mini Rose

Rosa Rosaceae Rose

Rosa webbiana Rosaceae Webb's Rose

Rosa x damascena Rosaceae Damask Rose

Rosa 'Yellow Doll' Rosaceae Yellow Doll Rose

Roscoea alpina Zingiberaceae Mountain Roscoe Lily

Roscoea auriculata Zingiberaceae Roscoe's Lily white

Roscoea purpurea Zingiberaceae Roscoe's Lily purple

Rostellularia crinita Justicia micrantha Acanthaceae Small Flowered Justicia

Rotala fimbriata Ammannia pentandra var.fimbriata Lythraceae Fringed Flower Rotala

Rotala macrandra Lythraceae Giant Red Rotala

Rotala rosea Rotala leptopetala,Ammannia rosea Lythraceae Rosy Rotala

Rotala rotundifolia Ammannia rotundifolia Lythraceae Roundleaf Toothcup

Rotala tenuisAmmania tenuis,Micranthus serpyllifolia,Rotala serpyllifolia

Lythraceae Slender Rotala

Rotheca serrataVolkameria serrata,Clerodendrum serratum,Cyclonema serratum

Verbenaceae Blue Fountain Bush

Rotula aquatica Carmona viminea, Ehretiaviminea, Rhabdia viminea Boraginaceae Aquatic Rotula

Roystonea regia Arecaceae Royal Palm

Rubia cordifolia Galium cordifolium Rubiaceae Indian Madder

Rubus ellipticus Rubus rotundifolius Rosaceae Yellow Himalayan Raspberry

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Rubus hoffmeisterianus Rosaceae Hoffmeister Raspberry

Rubus moluccanus Rubus hillii Rosaceae Wild Raspberry

Rubus rosifolius var.coronarius Rubus rosaefolius Rosaceae Roseleaf Raspberry

Rubus ulmifolius Rosaceae Elm-Leaf Blackberry

Rudbeckia hirta Asteraceae Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia laciniata'Goldquelle' Asteraceae Coneflower

Ruellia brittoniana Acanthaceae Desert Petunia

Ruellia elegans Acanthaceae Red Ruellia

Ruellia nudiflora Acanthaceae Violet Wild Petunia

Ruellia strepensDipteracanthusmicranthus,Dipteracanthus strepens

Acanthaceae Limestone Ruellia

Ruellia tuberosa Acanthaceae Minnie Root

Rumex dentatus Polygonaceae Toothed Dock

Rumex hastatus Polygonaceae Arrowleaf Dock

Rumex nepalensis Polygonaceae Nepal Dock

Rumex patientia Rumex orientalis Polygonaceae Patience Dock

Rumex vesicarius Acetosa vesicaria Polygonaceae Bladder Dock

Rungia parviflora Justicia parviflora, Rungiapolygonoides Acanthaceae Small Flowered Rungia

Rungia pectinata

R. parviflora var.pectinata, R. parvifloravar. muralis, Justiciapectinata

Acanthaceae Comb Rungia

Rungia repens Acanthaceae Creeping Rungia

Ruscus hypoglossum Ruscaceae Spineless Butcher's Broom

Russelia equisetiformis Scrophulariaceae Coral Plant

Ruta graveolens Rutaceae Rue

Ruttya fruticosa Acanthaceae Rabbit Ears

Sabal palmetto Arecaceae Cabbage Palm

Saccharum officinarum Poaceae Sugarcane

Saccharum ravennaeAndropogon ravennae,Erianthus purpurascens,Erianthus ravennae

Poaceae Ravenna Grass

Saccharum spontaneum Poaceae Kans Grass

Sagittaria montevidensis Alismataceae Aztec Arrowhead

Sagittaria sagittifolia Sagittaria aquatica Alismataceae Arrowhead

Saintpaulia rupicola Gesneriaceae African Violet white

Saintpaulia spp. Gesneriaceae African Violet

Salacia chinensis Salacia prinoides Celastraceae Chinese Salacia

Salix babylonica Salicaceae Weeping Willow

Salix calyculata Salicaceae Small Sepal Willow

Salix tetrasperma Salicaceae Indian Willow

Salvadora oleoides Salvadoraceae Bada Peelu

Salvadora persica Salvadoraceae Toothbrush Tree

Salvia farinacea Lamiaceae Mealy Blue Sage

Salvia fulgen Lamiaceae Cardinal Sage

Salvia hians Lamiaceae Himalayan Blue Sage

Salvia lanata Lamiaceae Woolly Sage

Salvia leucantha Lamiaceae Mexican Bush Sage

Salvia moorcroftiana Lamiaceae Kashmir Salvia

Salvia nemorosa Lamiaceae Violet Sage

Salvia nubicola Lamiaceae Himalayan Yellow Sage

Salvia splendens Lamiaceae Scarlet Sage

Salvia splendens Lamiaceae White Salvia

Salvia viridis Salvia horminum Lamiaceae Clary Sage

Samanea saman Fabaceae Rain Tree

Sambucus canadensis Caprifoliaceae American Elder

Sambucus wightiana Sambucus gautschii Caprifoliaceae Kashmir Elder

Sanchezia speciosa Acanthaceae Shrubby Whitevein

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Sansevieria cylindrica Ruscaceae Spear Sansevieria

Sansevieria parva Ruscaceae Kenya Hyacinth

Sansevieria trifasciata Ruscaceae Snake Plant

Santalum album Santalaceae Sandalwood

Sapindus emarginatus Sapindaceae Notched Leaf Soapnut

Sapindus mukorossi Sapindus detergens,Sapindus utilis Sapindaceae Reetha

Sapindus trifoliatus Sapindus laurifolius Sapindaceae South India Soapnut

Sapium insigne Carumbium insigne,Excoecaria insignis Euphorbiaceae Tiger's Milk Spruce

Saponaria officinalis Caryophyllaceae Common Soapwort

Sapria himalayana Rafflesiaceae Himalayan Sapria

Saraca indica/Jonesia asoka Caesalpiniaceae Sita Ashok

Saraca thaipingensis Caesalpiniaceae Yellow Ashok

Sarcococca salignaBuxus saligna,Sarcococca pruniformisvar. angustifolia

Buxaceae Willow-Leaf Sweet-Box

Saritaea magnifica Bignonia magnifica,Arrabidaea magnifica Bignoniaceae Glow Vine

Satyrium nepalense Orchidaceae Nepal Satyrium

Saurauia roxburghii Actinidiaceae Singkrang

Sauromatum venosumArum pedatum, Arumvenosum, Sauromatumpedatum

Araceae Voodoo Lily

Saussurea auriculata Asteraceae Kut

Saussurea costusAucklandia costus,Aplotaxis lappa,Saussurea lappa

Asteraceae Costus

Saussurea fastuosa Saussurea denticulata,Aplotaxis denticulata Asteraceae Proud Saw-wort

Saussurea gossypiphora Asteraceae Kasturi Kamal

Saussurea graminifolia Asteraceae Grass Leaved Saw-wort

Saussurea heteromalla Saussurea candicans,Cirsium heteromallum Asteraceae Kaliziri

Saussurea nepalensis Asteraceae Nepal Saw-wort

Saussurea obvallata Asteraceae Brahma Kamal

Saussurea piptathera Asteraceae Himalayan Saw-wort

Saussurea simpsoniana Asteraceae Phen Kamal

Saussurea tridactyla Asteraceae Snow Lotus

Saxifraga brunonis Saxifragaceae Brown's Saxifrage

Saxifraga caveana Saxifragaceae Glandular Saxifrage

Saxifraga pallida Saxifragaceae Yellow Spotted WhiteSaxifrage

Saxifraga parnassifolia Saxifragaceae Himalayan Saxifrage

Saxifraga stolonifera Saxifragaceae Strawberry Begonia

Scadoxus multiflorus ssp.multiflorus Haemanthus multiflorus Amaryllidaceae Blood Lily

Scaevola taccadaLobelia taccada, Scaevolafrutescens, Scaevolasericea

Goodeniaceae Half Flower

Schefflera actinophylla Brassaia actinophylla Araliaceae Octopus Tree

Schefflera venulosa Paratropia venulosa,Heptapleurum venulosum Araliaceae Schefflera Vine

Schima wallichii Theaceae Schima

Schinus terebinthifolius Anacardiaceae Brazilian Pepper

Schizanthus pinnatus Solanaceae Butterfly Flower

Schleichera oleosa Sapindaceae Kusum Tree

Schlumbergera truncata Cactaceae Crab Cactus

Schrebera swietenioides Oleaceae Weaver's Beam Tree

Scoparia dulcis Scrophulariaceae Sweet Broom Weed

Scrophularia elatior Scrophulariaceae Himalayan Figwort

Scurrula elata Loranthus elatus Loranthaceae Tall Mistletoe

Scutellaria discolor Scutellaria indica Lamiaceae Bicolor Skullcap

Scutellaria scandens Scutellaria angulosa Lamiaceae Climbing Skullcap

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Scutia myrtinaRhammus myrtinus,Scutia indica, Scutiacircumscissa

Rhamnaceae Cat Thorn

Sechium edule Cucurbitaceae Chaco

Sedum album Crassulaceae White Stonecrop

Sedum ewersii Crassulaceae Pink Sedum

Sedum morganianum Crassulaceae Donkey Tail

Sedum multicaule Crassulaceae Multi-Stem Sedum

Sedum oreades Crassulaceae Mountain Sedum

Sedum pachyphyllum Crassulaceae Stonecrop

Sedum sexangulare Crassulaceae Tasteless Stonecrop

Sedum spectabile Crassulaceae Showy Sedum

Selinum wallichianumSelinum tenuifolium,Peucedanumwallichianum

Apiaceae Milk Parsley

Semecarpus anacardium Anacardium orientale Anacardiaceae Marking Nut

Senecio cephalophorus Kleinia cephalophora Asteraceae Blazing Glory

Senecio confusus Asteraceae Mexican Flame Vine

Senecio graciliflorus Asteraceae Graceful Senecio

Senecio grahamii Senecio bombayensis,Senecio reticulatus Asteraceae Sonki

Senecio jacquemontianus Senecillis jacquemontiana Asteraceae Jacquemont's Senecio

Senecio pendulus Kleinia pendula Asteraceae Inch Worm

Senecio vulgaris Asteraceae Common Groundsel

Senna alata Cassia alata Caesalpiniaceae Candle Bush

Senna auriculata Cassia auriculata Caesalpiniaceae Tanner's Cassia

Senna didymobotrya Cassia didymobotrya,Cassia nairobensis Caesalpiniaceae Popcorn Cassia

Senna hirsuta var. hirsuta Cassia hirsuta Caesalpiniaceae Woolly Cassia

Senna polyphylla Cassia polyphylla Caesalpiniaceae Desert Cassia

Senna siamea Cassia siamea Caesalpiniaceae Siamese Cassia

Senna sophera Cassia sophera, Cassiatorosa Caesalpiniaceae Sophera Senna

Senna spectabilisCassia spectabilis,Cassia excelsa, Cassiacarnaval

Caesalpiniaceae Spectacular Cassia

Senna surattensis Cassia surattensis Caesalpiniaceae Glaucous Cassia

Senna tora Cassia tora Caesalpiniaceae Stinking Cassia

Senna uniflora Cassia uniflora, Cassiasericea Caesalpiniaceae Oneleaf Senna

Serissa foetida 'Flore Pleno'Serissa japonica, Lyciumjaponicum, Lyciumfoetidum

Rubiaceae Snow Rose double

Serissa foetida 'Variegata'Serissa japonica, Lyciumjaponicum, Lyciumfoetidum

Rubiaceae Snow Rose

Serissa foetida 'VariegatedPink' Serissa japonica Rubiaceae Pink Snow Rose

Sesamum indicum Sesamum orientale,Sesamum mulayanum Pedaliaceae Sesame

Sesamum laciniatum Pedaliaceae Indian Sesame Oil Plant

Sesbania bispinosa Sesbania aculeata,Aeschynomene aculeata Fabaceae Prickly Sesban

Sesbania grandifloraSesban coccinea, Agatigrandiflora, Coronillagrandiflora

Fabaceae Agati

Sesbania punicea Fabaceae Rattlebox

Sesbania sesban Fabaceae Common Sesban

Sesuvium portulacastrum Portulaca portulacastrum Aizoaceae Sea Purslane

Setaria pumila ssp. pumilaPanicum pumilum,Setaria glauca,Chaetochloa lutescens

Poaceae Yellow Foxtail

Setaria verticillata Panicum verticillatum,Pennisetum verticillatum Poaceae Bristly Foxtail

Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae Sal

Potentilla sibbaldi,

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Sibbaldia cuneata Potentilla sibbaldi,Sibbaldia parviflora Rosaceae Wedge Leaf Sibbaldia

Sibbaldia purpurea Potentilla purpurea Rosaceae Purple Glow Wort

Sida acuta Sida carpinifolia Malvaceae Common Wireweed

Sida cordata Melochia cordata, Sidahumilis, Sida veronicifolia Malvaceae Long-Stalk Sida

Sida cordifolia Sida herbacea, Sidaholosericea Malvaceae Heart-Leaf Sida

Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae Jelly Leaf

Sida spinosa Malvaceae Prickly Fan-Petals

Sigesbeckia orientalis Siegesbeckia orientalis,Minyranthes heterophylla Asteraceae St Paul's Wort

Silene armeria Caryophyllaceae None-so-Pretty

Silene coronaria Agrostemma coronaria,Lychnis coronaria Caryophyllaceae Rose Campion

Silene elizabethae Caryophyllaceae Elizabeth Campion

Silene pendula Caryophyllaceae Nodding Catchfly

Silene setisperma Caryophyllaceae Himalayan Campion

Silene vulgaris Caryophyllaceae Bladder Campion

Sinningia speciosa Gloxinia speciosa Gesneriaceae Gloxinia

Sisymbrium irio Brassicaceae London Rocket

Sisymbrium loeselii Brassicaceae Small Tumbleweed Mustard

Sisymbrium officinale Erysimum officinale Brassicaceae Hedge Mustard

Sium latijugum Apiaceae Large Leaflet Water Parsnip

Smilax ovalifolia Smilax macrophylla,Smilax zeylanica Liliaceae Kumarika

Smithia bigemina Fabaceae Double Paired Smithia

Smithia conferta Smithia geminiflora Fabaceae Paired Flower Smithia

Smithia hirsuta Fabaceae Hairy Smithia

Smithia purpurea Fabaceae Purple Smithia

Smithia sensitiva Fabaceae Sensitive Smithia

Smithia setulosa Fabaceae Bristly Smithia

Smithsonia viridifloraAerides dalzelliana,Sarcochilus dalzelliana,Micropera viridiflora

Orchidaceae Guchchha Irid Amri

Smitinandia micrantha Saccolabium micranthum,Ceratochilus micranthus Orchidaceae Small Flowered Smitinandia

Solanum betaceumCyphomandra betacea,Solanum crassifolium,Cyphomandra crassifolia

Solanaceae Tree Tomato

Solanum carolinense L. Solanaceae Horse Nettle

Solanum diphyllum Solanaceae Twoleaf Nightshade

Solanum erianthum Solanum verbascifolium Solanaceae Big Eggplant

Solanum indicum Solanaceae Indian Nightshade

Solanum laxumSolanum jasminoides,Solanum boerhaviifolium,Solanum triphyllum

Solanaceae Potato Vine

Solanum macranthum Solanaceae Potato Tree

Solanum melongena Solanaceae Brinjal

Solanum nigrum Solanaceae Black Nightshade

Solanum pseudocapsicum Solanaceae Jerusalem Cherry

Solanum sisymbriifolium Solanaceae Sticky Nightshade

Solanum torvum Solanaceae Turkey Berry

Solanum trilobatum Solanaceae Purple Fruited Pea Eggplant

Solanum tuberosum Solanaceae Potato

Solanum villosum

Solanum alatum,Solanum luteum,Solanum nigrum var.villosum

Solanaceae Yellow Nightshade

Solanum virginianum Solanum surattense,Solanum xanthocarpum Solanaceae Thorny Nightshade

Solanum wendlandii Solanaceae Giant Potato Creeper

Solena amplexicaulis

Bryonia amplexicaulis,Melothria amplexicaulis,Solena heterophylla, Cucurbitaceae Creeping Cucumber

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Zehneria umbellata

Solidago canadensis Asteraceae Common Goldenrod

Solidago gigantea Asteraceae Giant Goldenrod

Soliva anthemifolia Gymnostyles anthemifolia Asteraceae Button Burrweed

Sonchus arvensis Asteraceae Field Sow-Thistle

Sonchus asper Asteraceae Prickly Sow-Thistle

Sonchus oleraceus Asteraceae Sow Thistle

Sonerila scapigera Melastomataceae Scaped Sonerila

Sonneratia apetala Sonneratiaceae Sonneratia Mangrove

Sonneratia caseolaris Sonneratiaceae Apple Mangrove

Sophora tomentosa Fabaceae Necklace Pod

Sopubia delphinifolia Scrophulariaceae Common Sopubia

Sopubia trifida Gerardia scabra, Gerardiasopubia Scrophulariaceae Split Leaf Sopubia

Sorbaria tomentosa Spiraea lindleyana,Spiraea sorbifolia Rosaceae Kashmir False Spirea

Sorbus hupehensis Rosaceae Hupeh Rowan

Sorbus lanata Pyrus lanata Rosaceae Hairy Rowan

Sorbus microphylla Rosaceae Small Leaf Rowan

Sorbus wallichii Pyrus wallichii Rosaceae Wallich's Rowan

Sorghum bicolor Poaceae Jowar

Sorghum halepense Andropogon halepensis Poaceae Johnson Grass

Spartium junceum Fabaceae Spanish Broom

Spathiphyllum wallisii Araceae Peace Lily

Spathodea campanulata Bignoniaceae African Tulip Tree

Spathoglottis plicata Orchidaceae Ground Orchid

Spatholobus parviflorus Butea parviflora Fabaceae Bando Lata

Spergula arvensis Caryophyllaceae Corn Spurry

Spergularia marina Arenaria rubra var.marina, Spergularia salina Caryophyllaceae Salt Sand Spurry

Spermacoce articularisSpermacoce scabra,Borreria articularis,Spermacoce flexuosa

Rubiaceae Jointed Buttonweed

Spermacoce ocymoidesBorreria ocymoides,Spermacoce tenera,Spermacoce domingensis

Rubiaceae Purple Leaved Button Weed

Spermacoce pusillaSpermacoce kleinii,Spermacoce gardneri,Borreria pusilla

Rubiaceae Tiny False Buttonweed

Spermadictyon suaveolens Hamiltonia suaveolens,Hamiltonia mysorensis Rubiaceae Forest Champa

Spermadictyon suaveolensvar. azureum Spermadictyon azureum Rubiaceae Blue Forest Champa

Sphaeranthus indicus Asteraceae East Indian Globe Thistle

Spiraea bella Rosaceae Pretty Spirea

Spiraea canescens Spiraea flagelliformis,Spiraea rotundifolia Rosaceae Grey Stem Spiraea

Spiraea japonica Rosaceae Japanese Spirea

Spiranthes sinensisSpiranthes lancea,Spiranthes pudica,Spiranthes australis

Orchidaceae Chinese Lady's-Tresses

Spondias pinnata Spondias mangifera,Mangifera pinnata Anacardiaceae Wild Mango

Stachys emodi Stachys sericea, Stachyssplendens Lamiaceae Silky Woundwort

Stachys melissaefolia Lamiaceae Bee Leaf Woundwort

Stachytarpheta australis Verbenaceae White Porterweed

Stachytarpheta indica Verbenaceae Indian Snakeweed

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Verbenaceae Blue Porterweed

Stachytarpheta mutabilis Verbena mutabilis Verbenaceae Pink Snakeweed

Stellaria graminea Caryophyllaceae Grasslike Starwort

Stellaria media Caryophyllaceae Chickweed

Stemodia viscosa Scrophulariaceae Sticky Blue Rod

Stenotaphrum dimidiatum Stenotaphrum glabrum, Poaceae Pemba Grass

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Stenotaphrum dimidiatum Panicum dimidiatum Poaceae Pemba Grass

Stephania japonicaMenispermum japonicum,Cissampeloshemandifolia,

Menispermaceae Tape Vine

Stephanotis floribunda Asclepiadaceae Madagascar Jasmine

Sterculia foetida Sterculiaceae Java Olive

Sterculia guttata Sterculiaceae Spotted Sterculia

Sterculia urens Sterculiaceae Gum Karaya

Sterculia villosa Sterculiaceae Hairy Sterculia

Stereospermum colaisBignonia colais,Stereospermumpersonatum

Bignoniaceae Yellow Snake Tree

Stevia rebaudiana Eupatorium rebaudianum Asteraceae Stevia

Stictocardia tiliifoliaConvolvulus tiliifolius,Argyreia tiliifolia, Ipomoeatiliifolia, Rivea tiliifolia

Convolvulaceae Spotted Heart

Stokesia laevis Asteraceae Stokes Aster

Streblus asper Moraceae Sand Paper Tree

Strelitzia reginae Strelitziaceae Bird of Paradise

Streptocarpus rexii Didymocarpus rexii Gesneriaceae Cape Primrose

Streptopus simplex Liliaceae Simple Twisted Stalk

Streptosolen jamesonii Solanaceae Marmalade Bush

Striga asiatica Striga lutea Scrophulariaceae Asiatic Witchweed

Striga densiflora Scrophulariaceae Denseflower Witchweed

Striga gesnerioides Scrophulariaceae Purple Witchweed

Strobilanthes attenuata Pteracanthus urticifolius Acanthaceae Blue Nettle

Strobilanthes auriculata Perilepta auriculata Acanthaceae Eared Leaf Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes callosus Carvia callosa Acanthaceae Karvy

Strobilanthes cusia Strobilanthes flaccidifolius Acanthaceae Assam Indigo

Strobilanthes frondosa Acanthaceae Leafy Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes ixiocephalus Thelepaepale ixiocephala Acanthaceae Sky Blue Karvy

Strobilanthes kunthiana Acanthaceae Kurinji

Strobilanthes maculata Ruellia maculata Acanthaceae Spotted Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes micranthus Acanthaceae Small Flowered Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes sabinianaRuellia sabiniana,Strobilanthes sabinianavar. argentea

Acanthaceae Sabine's Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes wallichii Strobilanthesatropurpureus Acanthaceae Kashmir Acanthus

Strophanthus boivinii Roupellina boivinii Apocynaceae Corkscrew Flower

Strophanthus gratus Apocynaceae Climbing Oleander

Strychnos nux-vomica Loganiaceae Nux Vomica

Stylosanthes fruticosaArachis fruticosa,Stylosanthes bojeri,Stylosanthes mucronata

Fabaceae Shrubby Pencil-Flower

Styphnolobium japonicum Sophora japonica Fabaceae Chinese Scholar Tree

Suaeda maritima Chenopodium maritimum Chenopodiaceae Annual Sea-Blite

Suregada multiflora Gelonium multiflorum Euphorbiaceae False Lime

Swainsona formosa Clianthus formosus Fabaceae Sturt's Desert Pea

Swertia bimaculata Ophelia bimaculata Gentianaceae Double-Spotted Swertia

Swertia densifolia Gentianaceae Dense Leaved Swertia

Swertia hookeri Gentianaceae Indian Gentian

Swertia minor Ophelia minor,Pleurogyna minor Gentianaceae Lesser Swertia

Swertia paniculataOphelia paniculata,Ophelia wallichii, Swertiagracilescens

Gentianaceae Panicled Swertia

Swietenia macrophylla Meliaceae Big-Leaf Mahogany

Symphorema involucratum Verbenaceae Bhingri

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Asteraceae New York Aster

Symphytum officinale Symphytum uliginosum Boraginaceae Comfrey

Symplocos glomerata Symplocaceae Clustered Sapphire Berry

Synadenium grantii Euphorbiaceae African Milk Bush

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Synedrella nodiflora Asteraceae Cinderella Weed

Syngonium spp. Araceae Arrowhead Plant

Synotis rufinervis Senecio rufinervis Asteraceae Red-Nerved Senecio

Syringa emodi Oleaceae Himalayan Lilac

Syzygium caryophyllatum

Myrtus caryophyllata,Syzygiumcaryophyllaeum, Eugeniacorymbosa

Myrtaceae South Indian Plum

Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Jamun

Syzygium heyneanum Eugenia heyneana Myrtaceae Kath Jamun

Syzygium jambos Myrtaceae Malabar Plum

Syzygium malaccense Eugenia malaccensis,Jambosa malaccensis Myrtaceae Malay Apple

Syzygium nervosum

Cleistocalyx nervosum,Cleistocalyx operculatus,Eugenia operculata,Syzygium operculatum

Myrtaceae Rai Jamun

Tabebuia aurea Tabebuia caraiba Bignoniaceae Caribbean Trumpet Tree

Tabebuia berteroi Tecoma berteroi Bignoniaceae Hispaniolan Rosy TrumpetTree

Tabebuia heterophylla Tabebuia pallida,Tabebuia pentaphylla Bignoniaceae Cuban Pink Trumpet Tree

Tabebuia rosea Bignoniaceae Pink Trumpet Tree

Tabebuia roseo-alba Bignoniaceae White Trumpet Tree

Tabernaemontana alternifoliaErvatamia heyneana,Tabernaemontanaheyneana

Apocynaceae Nag Kuda

Tabernaemontana divaricata'Flore Pleno' Apocynaceae Crape Jasmine Flore Pleno

Tabernaemontana divaricata Ervatamia divaricata,Nerium coronarium Apocynaceae Crape Jasmine

Tacca chantrieri Taccaceae Bat Flower

Tacca leontopetaloidesTacca hawaiiensis, Taccainvolucrata, Taccapinnatifida

Taccaceae Fiji Arrowroot

Tadehagi triquetrumDesmodium triquetrum,Hedysarum triquetrum,Pteroloma triquetrum

Fabaceae Trefle Gros

Tagetes erecta Asteraceae Marigold orange

Tagetes erecta Asteraceae Marigold yellow

Tagetes minuta Asteraceae Wild Marigold

Talinum fruticosumTalinum triangulare,Portulaca triangularis,Portulaca fruticosa

Portulacaceae Ceylon Spinach

Talipariti hastatumHibiscus hastatus,Hibiscus tiliaceus subsp.hastatus

Malvaceae Lobed Leaf Sea Hibiscus

Talipariti tiliaceumHibiscus tiliaceus,Hibiscus tiliaceus subsp.tiliaceus

Malvaceae Sea Hibiscus

Tamaricaria elegans Myricaria elegans,Myrtama elegans Tamaricaceae Elegant False Tamarisk

Tamarindus indica Caesalpiniaceae Tamarind

Tamarix aphylla Tamaricaceae Athel Pine

Tamarix ericoidesMyricaria vaginata,Tamarix mucronata,Trichurus ericoides

Tamaricaceae Erica Tamarisk

Tamilnadia uliginosa

Gardenia uliginosa,Catunaregam uliginosa,Randia uliginosa,Gardenia pomifera

Rubiaceae Divine Jasmine

Tanacetum mutellinum Asteraceae Prostrate Tansy

Tanacetum partheniumChrysantheimparthenium, Pyrethrumparthenium

Asteraceae Feverfew

Taraxacum officinale Asteraceae Dandelion

Tarenna asiaticaRondeletia asiatica,Webera corymbosa,Chomelia asiatica

Rubiaceae Asiatic Tarenna

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Taxodium mucronatum Cupressaceae Mexican Cypress

Tecoma capensis Tecomaria capensis,Bignonia capensis Bignoniaceae Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma castanifolia Bignoniaceae Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush

Tecoma fulva Bignonia fulva Bignoniaceae Cahuato

Tecoma stans Bignoniaceae Yellow Bells

Tecoma stans var. angustata Bignoniaceae Yellow Trumpet Flower

Tecomella undulata Tecoma undulata,Bignonia undulata Bignoniaceae Roheda

Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Teak

Telosma cordata

Telosma minor, Pergulariaminor, Oxystelmaovatum, Telosmaodoratissima, Asclepiascordata, Pergulariaodoratissima

Asclepiadaceae Fragrant Telosma

Telosma pallida Asclepias pallida,Pergularia pallida Asclepiadaceae Telosma Vine

Tephrosia candida Cracca candida,Xiphocarpus candidus Fabaceae White Hoary Pea

Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae Wild Indigo

Tephrosia tinctoriaGalega tinctoria, Craccatinctoria, Tephrosiapulcherrima

Fabaceae Orange Tephrosia

Teramnus labialis var. mollis Glycine labialis, Glycinedebilis Fabaceae Blue Wiss

Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae Arjun Tree

Terminalia bellirica Myrobalanus bellirica Combretaceae Baheda

Terminalia catappa Combretaceae Indian Almond

Terminalia chebula Combretaceae Chebulic Myrobalan

Terminalia elliptica Terminalia alata Combretaceae Asan

Terminalia muelleri Myrobalanus muelleri Combretaceae Australian Almond

Terminalia paniculata Pentaptera paniculata Combretaceae Flowering Murdah

Tetrastigma bracteolatum Vitis bracteolata Vitaceae Monjam Hei

Teucrium royleanum Teucrium edelbergii Lamiaceae Royle's Germander

Thalictrum alpinum Ranunculaceae Alpine Meadow Rue

Thalictrum cultratum Thalictrum deciternatum Ranunculaceae Knife-like Meadow Rue

Thalictrum dalzellii Ranunculaceae Hill Meadow Rue

Thalictrum foliosum Ranunculaceae Leafy Meadow-Rue

Theobroma cacao Sterculiaceae Cocoa Tree

Thermopsis barbata Fabaceae Black Pea

Thespesia lampas Azanza lampas, Hibiscuslampas Malvaceae Ban Kapas

Thespesia populnea Malvaceae Indian Tulip Tree

Thevetia peruviana Thevetia neriifolia,Cascabela thevetia Apocynaceae Mexican Oleander

Thladiantha cordifolia Thladiantha calcarata Cucurbitaceae Himalayan Goldencreeper

Thrinax radiata Thrinax floridana,Coccothrinax radiata Arecaceae Florida Thatch Palm

Thunbergia alata Acanthaceae Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia coccinea Acanthaceae Scarlet Clock Vine

Thunbergia erecta Meyenia erecta Acanthaceae King's Mantle

Thunbergia fragrans Acanthaceae Sweet Clock Vine

Thunbergia grandiflora Acanthaceae Bengal Clock Vine

Thunbergia laurifoliaThunbergia grandiflora var.laurifolia, Thunbergiaharrisii

Acanthaceae Laurel Clock Vine

Thunbergia mysorensis Hexacentris mysorensis Acanthaceae Mysore Clock Vine

Thunia alba var. albaThunia marshalliana,Phaius marshallianus,Phajus marshallianus

Orchidaceae White Thunia

Thymophylla tenuiloba Dyssodia tenuiloba Asteraceae Dahlberg Daisy

Thymus linearis Thymus himalayicus Lamiaceae Himalayan Thyme

Thysanolaena latifolia

Thysanolaena maxima,Agrostis maxima, Melica Poaceae Tiger Grass

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Thysanolaena latifolia latifolia, Thysanolaenaagrostis

Poaceae Tiger Grass

Tibouchina urvilleanaTibouchina maudhiana,Tibouchina semidecandra,Lasiandra semidecandra

Melastomataceae Princess Flower

Tigridia pavonia Iridaceae Tiger Flower

Tilia cordata Tilia parvifolia, Tiliaulmifolia Tiliaceae Small Leaved Lime

Tinantia erectaTradescantia erecta,Pomogesia erecta,Tinantia fugax

Commelinaceae Upright Spiderwort

Tinospora cordifolia Menispermaceae Gulbel

Tinospora sinensis Campylus sinensis,Tinospora malabarica Menispermaceae Malabar Gulbel

Tipuana tipu Machaerium tipu, Tipuanaspeciosa Fabaceae Tipu Tree

Tithonia diversifolia Asteraceae Giant Mexican Sunflower

Tithonia rotundiflora Asteraceae Mexican Sunflower

Tolypanthus lagenifer Loranthus lageniferus Loranthaceae Indian Tolypanthus

Toona ciliata Meliaceae Toon Tree

Torenia fournieri 'Catalina Pink' Scrophulariaceae Wishbone Flower pink

Torenia fournieri Scrophulariaceae Wishbone Flower

Torenia Indica Torenia cordifolia Scrophulariaceae Indian Wishbone Flower

Torenia thouarsiiTorenia parviflora,Nortenia thouarsii, Toreniaramosissima

Scrophulariaceae Small Wishbone Flower

Torilis japonicaCaucalis japonica, Torilisanthriscus, Caucalisanthriscus

Apiaceae Upright Hedge Parsley

Torilis nodosa Apiaceae Knotted Hedge-Parsley

Toxicodendron parviflorum Rhus parviflora Anacardiaceae Small Flowered PoisonSumac

Trachelospermum jasminoides Apocynaceae Confederate Jasmine

Trachycarpus takil Arecaceae Kumaon Palm

Trachyspermum ammiSison ammi,Trachyspermumcopticum, Carum ajowan

Apiaceae Ajwain

Trachyspermumroxburghianum

Pimpinella lateriflora,Pimpinella dalzellii,Carum roxburghianum

Apiaceae Wild Celery

Tradescantia fluminensis Tradescantia albiflora Commelinaceae White Spiderwort

Tradescantia pallida Commelinaceae Purple Heart

Tradescantia sillamontana Commelinaceae Cobweb Spiderwort

Tradescantia spathacea Rhoeo spathacea Commelinaceae Moses in the Cradle

Tradescantia virginianaTradescantia congesta,Tradescantia speciosa,Ephemerum congestum

Commelinaceae Virginia Spiderwort

Tragia involucrata Euphorbiaceae Climbing Nettle

Tragopogon kashmirianus Asteraceae Kashmir Salsify

Tragus roxburghii Lappago biflora, Naziaracemosa, Tragus biflorus Poaceae Indian Bur Grass

Trema orientalis Cannabaceae Indian Charcoal Tree

Trianthema portulacastrum Trianthema monogyna Aizoaceae Desert Horse Purslane

Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae Puncture Vine

Trichodesma inaequale Trichodesmaamplexicaule Boraginaceae Clasping-Leaf Borage

Trichodesma indicum Boraginaceae Indian Borage

Tricholepis amplexicaulis Asteraceae Dahan

Tricholepis glaberrima Asteraceae Smooth Tricholepis

Tricholepis radicans Asteraceae Lahan

Trichosanthes cucumerina Cucurbitaceae Snake Gourd

Trichosanthes tricuspidataTrichosanthes palmata,Trichosanthes bracteata,Modecca bracteata

Cucurbitaceae Indrayan

Tridax procumbens Asteraceae Tridax Daisy

Trifolium dubium Trifolium minus, Trifolium Fabaceae Lesser Hop Trefoil

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Trifolium dubium filiforme Fabaceae Lesser Hop Trefoil

Trifolium pratense Fabaceae Red Clover

Trifolium repens Fabaceae White Clover

Trifolium resupinatum Trifolium clusii Fabaceae Reversed Clover

Trigonella corniculata Trifolium corniculatum Fabaceae Cultivated Fenugreek

Trigonella emodi/emodii Fabaceae Himalayan Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum Fabaceae Fenugreek

Trillium govanianum Trillidium govanianum Trilliaceae Himalayan Trillium

Triplaris weigeltiana Blochmannia weigeltiana,Triplaris surinamensis Polygonaceae Ant Tree

Tristellateia australasiae Malpighiaceae Australian Gold Vine

Triticum aestivum Poaceae Wheat

Triumfetta pentandra Triumfetta cuneata,Triumfetta neglecta Tiliaceae Fivestamen Burrbark

Triumfetta rhomboidea Tiliaceae Burr Bush

Trollius acaulis Ranunculaceae Dwarf Globe Flower

Tropaeolum majus Tropaeolaceae Nasturtium

Trudelia cristata Vanda cristata, Aeridescristatum, Luisia striata Orchidaceae Comb Trudelia

Tulipa clusiana Tulipa stellata, Tulipaclusiana f. stellata Liliaceae Himalayan White Tulip

Tulipa spp. Liliaceae Tulip

Turnera subulata Turneraceae White Alder

Turnera ulmifolia Turneraceae Yellow Alder

Turraea villosa Turraea obtusifolia Meliaceae Kapur Bhendi

Tussilago farfara Asteraceae Coltsfoot

Tylophora dalzellii Asclepiadaceae Dalzell Ipecac

Tylophora indicaAsclepias asthmatica,Tylophora asthmatica,Cynanchum indicum

Asclepiadaceae Indian Ipecac

Typha angustata Typha angustifolia var.angustata Typhaceae Lesser Indian Reed Mace

Typhonium trilobatum Arum trilobatum, Arumorixense Araceae Bengal Arum

Ulex europaeus Fabaceae Common Gorse

Uraria hamosa Doodia hamosa Fabaceae Hooked Uraria

Uraria lagopodioides

Hedysarumlagopodioides, Doodialagopodioides, LespedezalagoÂpodioides

Fabaceae Hare Foot Uraria

Uraria picta Hedysarum pictum Fabaceae Dabra

Urechites lutea Apocynaceae Wild Allamanda

Urena lobata Malvaceae Caesarweed

Urena sinuataUrena lobata ssp.sinuata, Urena lobata var.sinuata

Malvaceae Burr Mallow

Urtica ardens Urtica himalayensis,Urtica parviflora Urticaceae Himalayan Nettle

Urtica dioica Urticaceae Stinging Nettle

Utricularia babui Lentibulariaceae Babu Bladderwort

Utricularia graminifolia Lentibulariaceae Grass Leaved Bladderwort

Utricularia purpurascens Lentibulariaceae Purple Bladderwort

Utricularia reticulata Lentibulariaceae Net Veined Bladderwort

Utricularia spp. Lentibulariaceae Bladderwort

Utricularia striatula Lentibulariaceae Striped Bladderwort

Vaccaria hispanica Vaccaria pyramidata,Saponaria vaccaria Caryophyllaceae Cow Cockle

Valeriana hardwickii Valeriana elata Valerianaceae Indian Valerian

Valeriana pyrolifolia Valerianaceae Valerian Plant

Vallaris solanacea Vallaris heynei Apocynaceae Bread Flower

Vanda bicolor Orchidaceae Bicolor Vanda

Vanda coerulea f. luwangalba Orchidaceae Luwangba's White Vanda

Vanda coerulea Orchidaceae Blue Vanda

Vanda stangeana Orchidaceae Stange's Vanda

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Vanda tessellataEpidendrum tessellatum,Vanda roxburghii,Cymbidium tessellatum

Orchidaceae Checkered Vanda

Vandopsis parishii Orchidaceae Kwaklei Nathabi

Vanilla planifolia Orchidaceae Vanilla Creeper

Venidium fastuosum Asteraceae Venidium orange

Venidium fastuosum 'ZuluPrince' Asteraceae Venidium Zulu Prince

Ventilago maderaspatana Rhamnaceae Red Creeper

Verbascum chinense Celsia coromandeliana Scrophulariaceae Chinese Mullein

Verbascum thapsus Scrophulariaceae Great Mullein

Verbena hybrida Verbenaceae Verbena

Verbena officinalis Verbenaceae Vervain

Verbesina encelioides Asteraceae Golden Crownbeard

Vernonia arborea Vernonia monosis,Vernonia javanica Asteraceae Tree Vernonia

Vernonia divergens Asteraceae Bandar

Vernonia elaeagnifolia Vernonia eleagnifolia Asteraceae Curtain Creeper

Vernonia indica Decaneurumdendigulense Asteraceae Indian Vernonia

Vernonia volkameriifolia Asteraceae Himalayan Tree Vernonia

Veronica anagallis-aquatica Scrophulariaceae Water Speedwell

Veronica laxa Scrophulariaceae Lax Speedwell

Veronica persica Scrophulariaceae Persian Speedwell

Veronica polita Veronica didyma Scrophulariaceae Grey Field-Speedwell

Veronica serpyllifolia Scrophulariaceae Thyme Speedwell

Veronica spicata Scrophulariaceae Blue Veronica

Viburnum cotinifolium Caprifoliaceae Smoketree Leaved Viburnum

Viburnum erubescens Caprifoliaceae Reddish Viburnum

Viburnum opulus Caprifoliaceae Snowball Tree

Vicia faba Fabaceae Broad Bean

Vicia sativa subsp. nigraVicia sativa var. nigra,Vicia angustifolia, Viciapilosa

Fabaceae Black-Pod Vetch

Vicia sepium Fabaceae Bush Vetch

Victoria amazonica Nymphaeaceae Giant Water Lily

Vigna mungo var. mungo

Vigna mungo, Azukiamungo, Phaseolusmungo, Phaseolusviridissimus

Fabaceae Urad

Vigna radiata var. sublobataPhaseolus sublobatus,Phaseolus trinervis, Vignasublobata

Fabaceae Wild Moong

Vigna trilobataDolichos trilobatus,Phaseolus trilobatus,Phaseolus trilobus

Fabaceae Wild Gram

Vigna unguiculata Fabaceae Blackeyed Bean

Vigna vexillata Fabaceae Zombi Pea

Vinca major Apocynaceae Large Leaf Periwinkle

Vinca minor Apocynaceae Lesser Periwinkle

Viola betonicifolia Violaceae Arrowhead Violet

Viola biflora Violaceae Yellow Wood Violet

Viola canescens Viola serpens var.canescens Violaceae Himalayan White Violet

Viola spp. Violaceae Violet

Viola x wittrockiana Violaceae Pansy

Viscum articulatum Viscum nepalense Viscaceae Leafless Mistletoe

Vitex altissima Verbenaceae Peacock Chaste Tree

Vitex negundo Verbenaceae Chaste Tree

Vitex trifolia Verbenaceae Three-Leaved Chaste Tree

Vriesea splendens Bromeliaceae Flaming Sword

Vriesea 'Tiffany' Bromeliaceae Vriesea Tiffany

Waltheria indica Waltheria americana,Waltheria pyrolaefolia Sterculiaceae Sleepy Morning

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Washingtonia filifera Arecaceae California Fan Palm

Watsonia meriana

Watsonia meriana var.bulbillifera, Watsoniabulbillifera, Antholyzameriana

Iridaceae Wild Bugle Lily

Wedelia chinensis Solidago chinensis Asteraceae Chinese Wedelia

Wedelia trilobata Asteraceae Yellow Dots

Wedelia urticaefolia Asteraceae Nettle Leaved Wedelia

Weigela hortensis Caprifoliaceae Garden Weigela

Wendlandia heyneiRondeletia heynei,Rondeletia exserta,Wendlandia exserta

Rubiaceae Tilki

Wendlandia thyrsoidea

Canthium thyrsoideum,Wendlandia notoniana,Cupia thyrsoidea, Ixoramontana

Rubiaceae Showla

Wisteria frutescensWisteria macrostachya,Wisteria frutescens var.macrostachya

Fabaceae American Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis Fabaceae Chinese Wisteria

Withania somnifera Solanaceae Ashwagandha

Woodfordia fruticosa Woodfordia floribunda Lythraceae Fire Flame Bush

Wrightia antidysentericaNerium antidysentericum,Nerium zeylanicum,Wrightia zeylanica

Apocynaceae Arctic Snow

Wrightia arborea Periploca arborea,Wrightia tomentosa Apocynaceae Woolly Dyeing Rosebay

Wrightia religiosa Echites religiosus Apocynaceae Water Jasmine

Wrightia tinctoria Apocynaceae Sweet Indrajao

Xanthium strumarium Xanthium indicum Asteraceae Common Cocklebur

Xantolis tomentosa

Achras elengioides,Planchonelladongnaiensis, Sapotaelengioides

Sapotaceae Hairy Xantolis

Xenostegia tridentata Merremia tridentata Convolvulaceae Arrow-leaf Morning Glory

Xylia xylocarpa Mimosa xylocarpa, Xyliadolabriformis Mimosaceae Burma Ironwood

Xylosma longifolia Flacourtiaceae Dandal

Yucca aloifolia Agavaceae Spanish Dagger

Zamia furfuracea Zamiaceae Cardboard Palm

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Calla aethiopica,Richardia africana,Richardia aethiopica,Colocasia aethiopica

Araceae Calla Lily

Zantedeschia elliottiana Araceae Golden Calla Lily

Zanthoxylum armatum Zanthoxylum alatum Rutaceae Winged Prickly Ash

Zea mays Poaceae Maize

Zehneria scabra Melothria perpusilla Cucurbitaceae Wild Cucumber

Zephyranthes candida Amaryllidaceae Rain Lily white

Zephyranthes carinata Zephyranthes grandiflora Amaryllidaceae Rain Lily pink

Zephyranthes citrina Zephyranthes sulphurea Amaryllidaceae Rain Lily yellow

Zephyranthes primulina Amaryllidaceae Primrose Rain Lily

Zephyranthes rosea Amaryllidaceae Rain Lily Rose

Zeuxine pantlingii Orchidaceae Pantling's Jewel Orchid

Zeuxine seidenfadenii Orchidaceae Seidenfaden's Lawn Orchid

Zeuxine strateumaticaOrchis strateumatica,Zeuxine sulcata,Adenostylis strateumatica

Orchidaceae Lawn Orchid

Zingiber capitatum Zingiberaceae Wild Ginger

Zingiber chrysanthum Zingiberaceae Golden Flowered Ginger

Zingiber neesanum Alpinia neesana, Zingibermacrostachyum Zingiberaceae Neesam Ginger

Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger

Zingiber rubens Zingiberaceae Bengal Ginger

Zinnia Elegance Asteraceae Zinnia Purity White

Zinnia Elegance Asteraceae Zinnia Thumbelina

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Zinnia elegans Asteraceae Zinnia

Zinnia hybrida 'ProfusionOrange' Asteraceae Zinnia 'Profusion Orange'

Zinnia peruviana

Crassina multiflora, Zinniamultiflora, Zinniapauciflora, Chrysogonumperuvianum

Asteraceae Peruvian Zinnia

Ziziphus caracuttaZiziphus glaberrima,Ziziphus xylopyra var.glaberrim

Rhamnaceae Kath Ber

Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Ber

Ziziphus nummularia Rhamnus nummularia,Ziziphus rotundifolia Rhamnaceae Jhar Beri

Ziziphus oenoplia Rhamnaceae Jackal Jujube

Ziziphus rugosa Zizyphus rugosa, Ziziphusglabra Rhamnaceae Wild Jujube

Zornia gibbosa Zornia angustifolia, Zorniagraminea Fabaceae Grasslike Zornia

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