Multicellular, eukaryotic life forms of kingdom Plantae. Plants acquired chloroplasts by direct endosymbiosis of CYANOBACTERIA. They are characterized by a mainly photosynthetic mode of nutrition; essentially unlimited growth at localized regions of cell divisions (MERISTEMS); cellulose within cells providing rigidity; the absence of organs of locomotion; absence of nervous and sensory systems; and an alternation of haploid and diploid generations. It is a non-taxonomical term most often referring to LAND PLANTS. In broad sense it includes RHODOPHYTA and GLAUCOPHYTA along with VIRIDIPLANTAE.
    

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White bryony (Bryonia dioica): flowering plant. Woodcut.

Marsh mallow plant (Althaea officinalis): flowering stem. Watercolour, 1906.

Opium lettuce (Lactuca virosa): entire flowering and fruiting plant. Coloured etching by C. Pierre, c. 1865, after P. Naudin.

Three flowering plants, including coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara), common rue (Ruta graveolens), and a legume. Watercolour, c. 1870.

Two white roses, in a still-life. Watercolour by J.D.(?), 1885.

A dragonfly on a lotus flower (Nelumbo species) held above the water. Watercolour.

Plant studies for artists, designers, and art students / by George Charles Haité.

Passion flower (Passiflora alata): flowering stem. Watercolour, ca. 1850 (?).

Two flowering plants. Watercolour, c. 1870.

Nux-vomica plant (Strychnos nux-vomica): flowering stem, sectioned fruit and floral segments. Coloured lithograph after M. A. Burnett, c. 1847.

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A dragonfly on a lotus flower (Nelumbo species) held above the water. Watercolour.

Plant studies for artists, designers, and art students / by George Charles Haité.

Passion flower (Passiflora alata): flowering stem. Watercolour, ca. 1850 (?).

Two flowering plants. Watercolour, c. 1870.

Nux-vomica plant (Strychnos nux-vomica): flowering stem, sectioned fruit and floral segments. Coloured lithograph after M. A. Burnett, c. 1847.