This is the class for plants which are patentable under Title
35 U.S. Code, Section 161, which provides for the granting of a
patent to whoever invents or discovers and asexually reproduces
any distinct and new variety of plant, including cultivated sports,
mutants, hybrids, and newly found seedlings other than a tuber propagated plant
or a plant found in an uncultivated state.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
II. LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
In order to be properly classified, a patent or publication is
placed in the first appearing of a series of coordinate subclasses
which includes the subject matter of the patent or publication.
Thus, a patent describing a plant which is both a conifer and a
shrub is classified as a conifer rather than a shrub. A patent not
fitting the description of any of the first line subclasses is classified
in miscellaneous subclasses elsewhere. (See Subclass References
to the Current Class, below.)
A subclass which is positioned one indent to the left of one
or more following subclasses is considered to be the residual (miscellaneous)
subclass for that group of subclasses. Thus, the subclass titled
Shrubs or vines, includes those shrubs or vines which are not azaleas
or rhododendrons, barberries, buddleias, etc., while the subclass
titled Camellia, includes those camellias which are neither pink
nor red. (See Subclass References to the Current Class, below.)
Subclasses in this class have been created based on the commercial
or market class in which the plants are normally found. For example,
though a tomato is botanically a fruit, it is sold as a vegetable,
therefore making classification proper for the vegetable area rather
than the fruit area. Though some varieties of philodendron may
grow as a vine, it is normally sold with the ornamental foliage
plants and therefore is classified in that area rather than with
the vines and shrubs. (See Subclass References to the Current Class,
below.)
If a plant is noted for its flowers and its foliage, it will normally
be classified with the ornamental flowering plants since those subclasses
appear in the schedule prior to the ornamental foliage subclasses.
Whether a plant is noted for its foliage or its flowers may sometimes
be a subjective decision. When in doubt, look at the subclass definitions
for guidance.
The color definitions given herein are substantially those
found in Webster"s New International Dictionary, Second
Edition, Unabridged, published by G.C. Merriam Co., Springfield,
MA. Each color definition refers to one or more plant patents so
that the blossoms of the plant patents themselves comprise a kind
of color chart to illustrate the words of the definitions. The
color designations apply to the color of the blossom when it is newly
open and in an unfaded condition, i.e., not in bud or in full bloom.
The color designation in the patent specification is the color used
to determine placement of patents.
The effects of light and shadow should be discounted when
determining the true color of a blossom for purposes of classification.
Also, the color at the base of the petal should be disregarded except
where a two-tone or bicolor effect is quite obvious.
All the color designations refer to solid colors unless clearly
indicated otherwise. Thus, considering the group of climbing roses,
a striped or bicolor rose would not be proper for any of the indented
subclasses but would be placed in the miscellaneous subclass for
climbing roses. In determining whether or not a blossom has a solid color,
the appearance of the flower as a whole is the proper criterion.
Minor flecks and gradations of color should be disregarded. However,
both faces of all petals must be substantially the same color. (See
References to the Current Class, below.)
SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
Multicellular Living Organisms and Unmodified
Parts Thereof and Related Processes,
subclasses 295+ for living multicellular plants and separated or
severed parts thereof that have not undergone any modification or
treatment subsequent to their separation (e.g., untreated seeds,
etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Rose plant which is characterized as highly basally dominant,
forming a profusion of upwardly extending canes, resulting in a
dense, mounded, shrub-like specimen plant as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 9715, 9191, and 8680.
(1)
Note. This plant may also be characterized by short to medium
length flowering stems, superior cold hardiness and disease resistance,
coarseness of the blooms and/or plant, and abundant foliage.
Shrub-like plants with highly quartered blooms are also included
in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Shrub rose characterized by blossoms which are white (a
color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or achromatic color of
highest brilliance; the lightest gray) as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 9650, 9374, and 8871.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Shrub rose characterized by blossoms which are yellow
(a color which resembles the hue of ripe lemons or the color of
sulfur) as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9007, 8668, and 8682.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Shrub rose characterized by blossoms which are orange
(a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow, in saturation
from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium to high),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9705, 9527, and 9524.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Shrub rose characterized by blossoms which are salmon
(a color which is reddish red-yellow, of medium saturation and high
brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent No. 7312.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Shrub rose characterized by blossoms which are pink (a
color varying from reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from low to
medium saturation and from high to very high brilliance), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9680, 9641, and 9526.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Shrub rose characterized by blossoms which are red (a color
ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified by U.S.
plant patent Nos. 9649, 9537, and 9554.
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Rose plant characterized by vigorous, long, erect or lax
canes suitable for training on trellises or fences, as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 8019, 6892, and 5049.
(1)
Note. "Pillar" and "Rambler" roses are proper for this and
indented subclasses.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Climbing rose characterized by blossoms which are white
(a color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or achromatic color
of highest brilliance; the lightest gray), as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 8689, 6706, and 2284.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Climbing rose characterized by blossoms which are yellow
(a color which resembles the hue of ripe lemons or the color of
sulphur), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9012, 8411, and
6509.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Climbing rose characterized by blossoms which are orange
(a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow, in saturation
from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium to high),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9356, 9233, and 9013.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Climbing rose characterized by blossoms which are salmon
(a color which is reddish red-yellow, of medium saturation and high
brilliance) as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 7617, 6596, and
1606.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Climbing rose characterized by blossoms which are pink
(a color varying from reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from low
to medium saturation, and from high to very high brilliance), as
typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9612, 9492, and 7196.
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Climbing rose characterized by blossoms which are red
(a color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 8741, 6817, and 4910.
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Rose plant which is characterized primarily by short stature
(ranging in height from a few inches to approximately 20 inches),
petite foliage, and blossoms of a diameter which is generally 1.5
inches or less, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9749, 9734,
and 9033.
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are white
(a color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or achromatic color
of highest brilliance; the lightest gray), as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 9280, 9279, and 9016.
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are yellow
(a color which resembles the hue of ripe lemons or the color of
sulphur), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9414, 9401, and
9159.
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are orange
(a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow, in saturation
from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium to high),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9656, 7606, and 7558.
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are salmon
(a color which is reddish red-yellow, of medium saturation and high
brilliance) as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9018, 8515, and
7032.
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are pink
(a color varying from reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from low
to medium saturation, and from high to very high brilliance), as
typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9735, 9717, and 9651.
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are red
(a color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9528, 9483, and 9090.
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Rose plant which is primarily characterized as being greater
in height, stature, foliage size, and bloom size than miniatures,
but still lesser than floribundas, as typified by U.S. plant patent
Nos. 9821, 9798, and 9786.
(1)
Note. Typical height ranges would be from greater than 18
inches to 30 inches plus, with bloom diameters characterized as
greater than 1.5 inches, usually in the range of 2 to 2.5 inches.
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Super-miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are
white (a color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or achromatic
color of highest brilliance; the lightest gray), as typified by
U.S. plant patent Nos. 8899, 8850, and 5557.
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Super-miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are
yellow (a color which resembles the hue of ripe lemons or the color
of sulfur), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 6560, 5690, and
5427.
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Super-miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are
orange (a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow, in
saturation from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium
to high), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9420, 8578, and
5246.
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Super-miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are
salmon (a color which is reddish red-yellow, of medium saturation
and high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 8554,
7188, and 5118.
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Super-miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are
pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from
low to medium saturation, and from high to very high brilliance),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9790, 6139, and 6132.
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Super-miniature rose characterized by blossoms which are
red (a color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9160, 9063, and 8555.
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Rose plant characterized as free flowering with large,
well-shaped blooms borne singly or in small clusters on long stems,
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9806, 9805, and 9706.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
in which either the reverse or face side of the petal is red (a
color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby) and the other
side of the petal is a different color, as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 9376, 9064, and 9052.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
exhibiting a splashing, striping, speckling, or dotting of two or
more distinct colors, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9574, 9037,
8590, and 3623.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which are white (a color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or
achromatic color of highest brilliance; the lightest gray), as typified by
U.S. plant patent Nos. 9833, 9402, and 9328.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which are yellow (a color which resembles the hue of ripe lemons
or the color of sulphur), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9719,
9608, and 9591.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which are orange (a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow,
in saturation from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium
to high), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9609, 9170, and
9116.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which are salmon (a color which is reddish red-yellow, of medium
saturation and high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos.
9330, 9043, 8629.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which range from a light to a medium shade of pink (a color varying
from reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation,
and from high to very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 9808, 9807, and 9289.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which are a dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red
to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to
very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9564,
9403, and 8632.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which range from a light to medium shade of red (a color ranging
from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified by U.S. plant patent
Nos. 9862, 9736, and 9636.
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Grandiflora or hybrid tea rose characterized by blooms
which are a dark shade of red (a color ranging from that of blood
to that of a ruby), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9974,
9915, and 8754.
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Rose plant characterized as very free flowering with blooms
borne in clusters as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9600, 9171,
and 9161.
(1)
Note. Floribundas are generally of lesser stature than hybrid
teas or grandifloras, and polyanthas are generally smaller than
floribundas, in bloom size as well as stature.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms in
which either the reverse or face side of the petal is red (a color
ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby) and the other side
of the petal is a different color, as typified by U.S. plant patent
Nos. 9405, 8579, and 7139.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms exhibiting
a splashing, striping, speckling or dotting of two or more distinct
colors, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9592, 6255, and 5399.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
are white (a color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or achromatic
color of highest brilliance; the lightest gray), as typified by
U.S. plant patent Nos. 9720, 9629, 8580.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
are yellow (a color which resembles the hue of ripe lemons or the
color of sulphur), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9657, 9512,
and 8946.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
are orange (a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow,
in saturation from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium
to high), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9711, 8900, and
5428.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
are salmon (a color which is reddish red-yellow, of medium saturation
and high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9721,
6165, and 5764.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
range from a light to a medium shade of pink (a color varying from
reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation
and from high to very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 9722, 9613, and 9101.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
are a dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red
to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation and from high to
very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9689,
9567, and 8183.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
range from a light to a medium shade of red (a color ranging from
that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified by U.S. plant patent
Nos. 9032, 8743, and 8634.
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Floribunda or polyantha rose characterized by blooms which
are a dark shade of red (a color ranging from that of blood to that
of a ruby), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 8025, 7996, and
7157.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Plant which (a) bears edible hard-shelled dry fruit having
a more or less distinct hull or (b) is an "ornamental" variety which
may bear no fruit at all and is characterized by attractive foliage
or blossoms.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Plant which (a) bears edible and fleshy fruit or (b) is
an "ornamental" variety of fruiting species which may bear no fruit
at all and is characterized by attractive foliage or blossoms.
(1)
Note. Interspecific hybrids are classified in the subclass
which includes both or all plants involved in the interspecific
cross. For example, a lemon X lime hybrid would be placed in the
citrus subclass and a plum X apricot hybrid would be placed in the
stone fruit subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Apple plant which is particularly noted for its ornamental
shape, ultimate size, ornamental flowering habit, or any combination
of such characteristics, and which would be marketed as or labelled,
in the market place, with the generic identifier "crabapple".
(1)
Note. Fruit of the crabapple is of reduced size, has mealy
flesh, and is not normally marketable.
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Apple plant which is derived from breeding programs or
discoveries and has primary utility for use as a rootstock.
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Apple plant which essentially bears fruit on or on short
spurs off an essentially nonbranching main vertical stem.
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Pear plant which does not produce marketable fruit and
which has attributes of desirable shape, canopy density, growth
habit, fall coloration, etc., and is marketed as an ornamental tree.
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Pear plant which produces fruit which is marketed within
the market class Asian pear and which belongs to any of the species
of Asian pears.
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Pear plant which is derived from breeding programs or
discoveries and has primary utility for use as a rootstock.
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Fruit plant which belongs to the genus Prunus and which
may have within its genetic background more than one species within
the genus.
(1)
Note. Interspecific hybrids of stone fruits are proper for
this subclass (e.g., plumcots, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Stone fruit plant which belongs to the genus Prunus and
is marketed as a "cherry".
(1)
Note. The cherries may be further characterized as "Bird",
"Pin", "Wild", "Flowering", Duke, Mahaleb, Saint Luci, Manchu,
Nanking , "Sour", "Pie", "Sweet", Bing, Mazzard, Western Plum,
etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Cherry plant which is used for ornamentation in landscape
planting and which does not bear marketable fruit.
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Fruit plant which belongs to the genus Prunus and is
marketed as a "plum".
(1)
Note. The plums are further characterized as Beach, Big
tree, Bullace, Damson, Canada, Chicksaw, Mountain Cherry,
Common, Hortulan, Hybrid, Japanese, Myrobalan or Cherry plum,
Oklahoma, Pacific, Simon, Apricot, Wild Goose, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Plum plant which belongs to the genus Prunus and is a
member of a group which may be successfully sun dried without removal
of pits and marketed as a "prune".
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Fruit plant which belongs to the genus Prunus and is
marketed as an "apricot".
(1)
Note. Apricots found in this subclass include those of the
species sibirica, armeniaca, mume, and dasycarpa, or hybrids
having one of the subject species as the seed parent.
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Fruit plant which belongs to the genus Prunus, and species
persica which is characterized by having a smooth (absent fuzz
or pubescence) skin covering the flesh of the fruit.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Nectarine plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
white coloration and wherein the flesh once ripe is tenaciously
adhered over substantially the entire surface of the stone.
(1)
Note. Fruit which is described as "semi-clingstone" or "semi-freestone"
is classified as "clingstone".
(2)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit with predominantly
white flesh but having flecks of another color or with red stone
well color.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Nectarine plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
white coloration and wherein the flesh once ripe readily separates
from the stone leaving the stone substantially free of flesh.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit with predominantly
white flesh but having flecks of another color or with red stone
well color.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Nectarine plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
yellow coloration and wherein the flesh once ripe is tenaciously adhered
over substantially the entire surface of the stone.
(1)
Note. For examples, see U.S. plant patent Nos. 759, 1324,
and 1545.
(2)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit with flesh which
is predominantly yellow but may contain flecks of color other than
yellow and red stone well color.
(3)
Note. Fruit which is described as "semi-clingstone" or "semi-freestone"
is classified as "clingstone".
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Yellow-fleshed clingstone nectarine plant wherein the
tree is characterized as forming internodes of not more than one-quarter
inch in length, and wherein the tree does not exceed a height of
seven feet in its lifetime.
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Nectarine plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
yellow coloration and wherein the flesh once ripe readily separates from
the stone leaving the stone substantially free of flesh.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit with yellow flesh
having flecks other than yellow and red stone well color.
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Yellow-fleshed freestone nectarine plant wherein the tree
is characterized as forming internodes which do not exceed one-quarter inch
in length, and wherein the height of the tree does not exceed seven
feet in its lifetime.
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Fruit plant which belongs to the genus Prunus and species
persica, which is characterized by production of fruit which has
skin covered by a layer of fuzz, hairs, pubescence, or tomentum.
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Peach plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
white coloration and wherein the flesh once ripe is tenaciously
adhered over substantially the entire surface of the stone.
(1)
Note. Fruit which is described as "semi-clingstone" or "semi-freestone"
is classified as "clingstone".
(2)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit with predominantly
white flesh but having flecks of another color or with red stone
well color.
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Peach plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
white coloration and wherein the flesh once ripe readily separates
from the stone leaving the stone substantially free of flesh.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit with predominantly
white flesh but having flecks of another color or with red stone
well color.
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Peach plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
yellow coloration wherein the flesh once ripe is tenaciously adhered
to the stone.
(1)
Note. Fruit which is described as "semi-clingstone" or "semi-freestone"
is classified as "clingstone".
(2)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit with predominantly
yellow flesh but having flecks other than yellow.
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Peach plant which bears fruit having flesh of predominantly
yellow coloration wherein the flesh once ripe easily separates from
the stone leaving the stone substantially free of flesh.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass is fruit having predominantly
yellow flesh but with flecks other than yellow.
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Yellow-fleshed freestone peach plant wherein the tree
is characterized as forming internodes of not more than one-quarter
inch in length, and wherein the height of the tree does not exceed
seven feet in its lifetime.
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Fruit plant which belongs to the genus Citrus having
spritely tasting, segmented fruit covered by a rind of acidic, oily
character.
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Bramble plant known as a raspberry which bears fruit wherein
the primary stem of the berry may be readily removed without disassociating
the druplets as a bunch.
(1)
Note. Members of this subclass may be commonly known as Black,
Blackcap, European red, American, and Purple cane raspberries.
(2)
Note. Members of this subclass may be hybrids of species
including idaeus, strigosus, noglectus, and occidentalis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Grape plant which belongs to the American species (e.g.,
lubruska, rotundifolia, etc.) and is characterized notably by
longevity, disease resistance, high vigor, small bunches of berries,
and berries having a strong, musky aroma, and large seeds.
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Strawberry plant which has been developed to have an extended,
lengthy harvest season; this plant is remontant in blooming and
fruit setting habit and fails to ripen all fruit produced in one abbreviated
season.
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Fruit plant which is a subtropical ornamental or a fruiting
shrub which belongs to the genus Punica and species granatum L.,
and is characterized by fruit which are large, globose berries,
filled with sections of angular, hard seeds which are covered by
juicy, red, pink, or yellow astringent acid pulp.
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Fruit plant which belongs to the genus Ficus which includes
both fruit-bearing and ornamental members.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass are the commercial groups
of edible and ornamental figs and rubber plants. These plants may
take the form of trees, shrubs, or vines. They may or may not form
edible fruit. They are generally characterized as enduring, abuse
tolerant, attractive indoor plants with glabrous leaf top surfaces
of bright green; silvery to grayed-green bottom leaf surfaces, commonly
having smooth color contrasting bark.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Plant which is cone bearing, woody, with needlelike or
scalelike leaves and aromatic resin ducts, and is usually evergreen
and native to the temperate regions.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Plant which is woody, broad leaved, generally unbranched
near the base, having one distinct or rarely several distinct trunks
which attain a height greater than about 10 feet.
(1)
Note. Beech ( Fagus) trees are proper for this subclass.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Plant which is woody, broad leaved, branched at or near
the base, of shrubby or vining habit, and which may attain a height
of about 15 feet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Plant which is marketed as heath or heather .
(1)
Note. Examples of plants which may be found in this subclass
are those belonging to Chalone vulgaris, Erica persoluta, or any
other species within Chalone and Erica.
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Plant characterized by blooms which range from a light
to a medium shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red
to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to
very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 681,
1706, and 2122.
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Plant characterized by blooms which range in color from
a dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red to yellowish
red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to very high brilliance),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1394, 1484, and 1983, to red (a
color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1283, 1717, and 2021.
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Plant characterized by blooms which range from a light
to a medium shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red
to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to
very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 907,
1800, and 1988.
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Plant characterized by blooms which range in color from
a dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red to yellowish
red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to very high brilliance),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1074, 1107, and 1215, to red (a
color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 589, 927, and 1583.
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Plant which belongs to the genus Asparagus.
(1)
Note. The asparagus is dioecious, having an extensive system
of storage and feeder roots, a spear producing crown, and spears
maturing into brush, fern-like stalks generally resembling a tree
in branching habit, ranging between 4 to 12 feet in height, having
cladodes in lieu of true leaves.
(2)
Note. Most activity in this subclass will be limited to commercial
varieties of A. officinalis.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Plant which is herbaceous and principally characterized
by and grown for its attractive blossoms.
(1)
Note. Annuals, biennials, perennials, and flowering house
plants are proper for this subclass if not provided for specifically
elsewhere (e.g., nicotinia, nasturtium, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Violet which is purple or blue but also has a petal edge
band or margin colored white, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos.
1077, 4972, and 5701.
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Violet which has a petal coloration which is essentially
monochromatic and wherein the flowers have more than one single
layer of petals, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 4303, 5024,
and 7331.
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Violet which has petals which are bicolored or which have
blushes, patches, spots, or other patterns of multiple colors, as
typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3146, 5292, and 6525.
(1)
Note. Purple or blue violets which also have a white marginal
band are not included in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Multicolor violet which has more than one single layer
of petals, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 4308, 7323, and
8136.
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Carnation or pink which by their genetic makeup express
lateral flowerbuds with a terminal (primary) flower bud which render
a spray of flowers on a single stem.
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Spray type carnation or pink characterized by blooms which
are white, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 4099, 6571, and
6600.
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Spray type carnation or pink characterized by blooms which
are yellow, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3663, 5290, and
6273.
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Spray type carnation or pink characterized by blooms which
range from a light to a medium shade of pink (a color varying from
reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation,
and from high to very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant
patent Nos. 747, 5511, and 6663.
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Spray type carnation or pink characterized by blooms which
are a dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red
to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to
very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3391,
5574, and 5793.
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Spray type carnation or pink characterized by blooms which
are red (a color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 5517, 6554, and 6626.
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Carnation or pink characterized by blooms which are white,
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3437, 6417, and 6442.
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Carnation or pink characterized by blooms which are yellow,
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3341, 5526, and 6447.
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Carnation or pink characterized by blooms which range
from a light to a medium shade of pink (a color varying from reddish
blue-red to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation and from
high to very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent
Nos. 499, 750, and 767.
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Carnation or pink characterized by blooms which are a
dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red to yellowish
red, from low to medium saturation and from high to very high brilliance),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 133, 319, and 2034.
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Carnation or pink characterized by blooms which are red
(a color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 148, 372, and 533.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum or the
genus Dendranthema (e.g., Chrysanthemum indicum, etc.).
(1)
Note. Proper for this subclass are chrysanthemums, chrysanths,
or mums which are other than Chrysanthemum morifolium, Dendranthema
grandiflora, Chrysanthemum hortorum, or shasta daisy. The chrysanthemums proper
for this subclass may be decorative, single (daisy), semi-double,
anemone, etc. in type.
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Chrysanthemum which belongs to Chrysanthemum morifolium,
Dendranthema grandiflora, or Chrysanthemum hortorum.
(1)
Note. This and indented subclasses include the genera and
species C. morifolium, D. grandiflora, and C. hortorum which
may or may not be decorative (e.g., single, daisy, anemone, etc.).
(2)
Note. This subclass is proper for the nondecorative mums
which are not specifically provided for below. This subclass includes
chrysanthemums having five or fewer rows of ray florets such as the
singles and anemones, and also the semi-doubles in which the ray
florets are arranged in more than five rows but whose discs are
clearly evident as daisy-like eyes.
for Chrysanthemum morifolium, Dendranthema grandiflora,
or Chrysanthemum hortorum nondecorative (e.g., single, daisy,
anemone, etc.) chrysanthemums of a color specified in the subclass
titles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Chrysanthemum characterized as having more than five rows
of ray florets and an indistinct eye of disc florets.
(1)
Note. Decorative mums may be seen in various forms such as
incurves, decoratives, pompoms, spiders, threads, and quills.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Decorative chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which
are white (a color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or achromatic
color of highest brilliance; the lightest gray), as typified by
U.S. plant patent Nos. 1171, 2005, and 2025.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Decorative chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which
are yellow (a color which resembles the hue of ripe lemons or the
color of sulphur), as typified by U.S.plant patent Nos. 1348, 1547,
and 1676.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Decorative chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which
are orange (a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow,
in saturation from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium
to high), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1697, 1956, and
2029.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Decorative chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which
range from a light to a medium shade of pink (a color varying from
reddish blue-red to yellowish red, from low to very high brilliance),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1020, 1168, and 1306.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Decorative chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which
are a dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red
to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to
very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1132,
1310, and 1824.
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Decorative chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which
are red (a color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby),
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1165, 1877, and 1889.
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which are white
or cream as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 5475 and 3499.
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which are yellow
or gold as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 4529 and 3189.
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which are orange
or bronze as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 2019 and 3445.
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Chrysanthemum characterized by blooms which are pink as
typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 5815 and 1957.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Freesia.
(1)
Note. Freesias are part of the Iris family. They are grown
from corms and have fragrant, flaring, tubular flowers in a one-sided
cluster at right angles to the stem and to the tall erect leaves.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant characterized as a chiefly tropical plant belonging
to the genus Fuchsia and having drooping purplish, white, or reddish
flowers.
(1)
Note. Fuchsias are part of the Evening Primrose family.
They have simple, usually opposite leaves and spectacular blossoms
arising from the leaf axils on new growth.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Gladiolus and which have
sword-shaped leaves of parallel venation, and a long showy flower
spike which progressively opens flowers from the basal portion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Euphorbia plant which belongs to the genus Euphorbia
and species pulcherrima having large showy bracts under small flowers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Poinsettia plant characterized by blooms which are white
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 1802 and 2731.
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Poinsettia plant characterized by blooms which are substantially
of a yellowish hue, as typified by U.S. plant patent No. 7229.
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Poinsettia plant characterized by blooms which are pink
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 2501 and 3735.
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Poinsettia plant characterized by blooms which are red
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 4310 and 6104.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Verbena and is characterized
by their low habit, palmately divided or lobed, hairy leaves, delicate,
colorful blossom clusters and drought tolerance.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Alstroemeria.
(1)
Note. Genus Alstroemeria may include any of about 50 species
of plants which are characterized as being forced from tuberous
roots, forming a conspicuous tender crown, with flowering stems
to 2 feet tall and more, and producing 9 to 12 flowers of funnel
shape which are composed of 6 segments formed in 2 circles with
the inner circle being distinct. Flowers may be spotted and multicolored.
(2)
Note. The plants within this subclass are part of the Amaryllis
family and may also be identified as "Inca lily" or "Peruvian lily".
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Iris.
(1)
Note. These plants which are part of the family Iridaceae
are characterized as being rhizomatous or bulbous, having sword-like,
stiff, blue-green to green leaves of parallel venation; colorful, multiflowered
spikes, with flowers emerging from sheathing scales on the scape.
The flowers have three outer (fall) reflexed petals which may be bearded
basally and three inner (erect) standard segments.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
(1)
Note. These plants are characterized as having sympodial
or monopodial growth, pseudobulbs, leaves of parallel venation,
and flowers which are terminal, and which are normally composed of
three sepals, two upper and one lower bearded petal centering a
column.
(2)
Note. While this family contains over 50,000 members of a
myriad of descriptions, predominant commercial species will be limited
to Cattleya, Vanda, and Cymbidium. This subclass is intended to comprehend
all plants which are to be commercially marketed as "Orchid" plants
by art recognition.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Lilium.
(1)
Note. These plants are characterized as emerging from scaled
bulbs, lance-like leaves, and funnel to bell-shaped flowers with
six spreading or recurving segments, with plural, long-lasting flowers opening
progressively on individual stems spaced along or radiating from
the top portion of the main stem.
(2)
Note. More than 80 species and interspecific hybrids of lilies
are included in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Lily which belongs to the market class Asiatic hybrid lily.
(1)
Note. Asiatic lilies are characterized by the presence of
a nectary structure at the base of each of the tepals and the absence
of pilose projections on the out-facing surfaces of the tepals
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Lily which belongs to the market class Oriental hybrid
lily.
(1)
Note. Oriental lilies are characterized by the absence of
a nectary structure at the base of each of the tepals and the presence
of pilose projections on the out-facing surfaces of the tepals.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Paeonia, having flowers
which are large, showy, usually solitary, and terminal of varied
coloration (e.g., pink, white, cream, red, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Impatiens.
(1)
Note. Impatiens are tender, succulent, having foliage in
colors from green to multi-color variations, and single or double
spurred flowers of shades in white, pink, orange, and red, and which
form seed pods which forcibly dehisce seeds on maturity.
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Impatiens plants which belong
to the species I. hawkeri.
(1)
Note. New Guinea impatiens included in this subclass may have
petals which are bicolored or characterized by blooms exhibiting
a splashing, speckling, dotting, spotting, flecking, marbling color, or
variegation of two or more distinct colors, or other patterns of
multiple colors on the petals as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos.
8937, 8904, 13699, 10255, 13009, and 13704.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318.1. New Guinea impatiens which are characterized by blooms which
are white (a color comparable to fresh snow; a neutral or achromatic
color of highest brilliance; the lightest gray), as typified by
U.S. plant patent Nos. 13001, 13373, 8422, 9138, 11581, and 14170.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318.1. New Guinea impatiens which are characterized by blooms which
are orange (a color varying from reddish red-yellow to red-yellow,
in saturation from high to very high, and in brilliance from medium
to high) or salmon (a color which is reddish red-yellow, of medium
saturation and high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent
Nos. 13700, 13468, 9144, 12695, and 10870.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318.1. New Guinea impatiens which are characterized by blooms which
range from a light to a medium shade of pink (a color varying from reddish
blue-red to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation, and from
high to very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos.
12095, 12091, 13043, 12567, 13812, 13579, 13697, and 9668.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318.1. New Guinea impatiens which are characterized by blooms which
are a dark shade of pink (a color varying from reddish blue-red
to yellowish red, from low to medium saturation, and from high to
very high brilliance), as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 13714,
12234, 8409, 13581, and 13711.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318.1. New Guinea impatiens which have a petal color which is essentially
within the color ranges of purple, red-purple, or lavender, as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 13224, 12561, 14023, 13713, 13840, 12545,
13096, 12093, 14203, 11370, 10860, 10432, 13839, and 13712.
This subclass is indented under subclass 318.1. New Guinea impatiens which have a petal color which is red
(a color ranging from that of blood to that of a ruby), as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 12096, 14000, 11427, 13926, 12096, 8111,
8397, and 10237.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Phlox and which is characterized
by having lance-shaped leaves and flower clusters which may be white, pink,
purple, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Dahlia and which is a
tender, foliaceous plant characterized by having tuberous roots
and large, colorful flowers.
(1)
Note. Flowers of plants of this subclass may be of a myriad
of colors and shades, single, semi-double, or fully double. Plant
height may range from several inches to several feet. Foliage may
be green or purple.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Antirrhinum.
(1)
Note. These plants are characterized by having a plurality
of individual progressively opening flowers on a spike which bear
an imagined resemblance to the mouth of a dragon; flowers are showy, two-lipped,
variously colored, and bloom for long periods.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Viola.
(1)
Note. These plants bear flowers which resemble those of violets,
having five petals, the lower three normally or occasionally being
distinctly rayed, and mature flowers normally flat when fully expanded;
flowers are rich and wide in color variation, but flowers may be monochromatic.
(2)
Note. The genus Viola includes both the pansy and the violet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genera Pelargonium or Geranium.
(1)
Note. The genus Pelargonium includes the common garden geranium
while the members of the genus Geranium are commonly known as Cranesbills.
(2)
Note. These plants have divided to rounded leaves which are
frequently colorfully rayed, normally characteristically scented,
and which bear large clusters of flowers on short flower stems carried
by a primary stem to reside atop the foliage; numerous, showy flowers
of normally the same color and shade are open at once to give the
appearance of a ball; and flower colors are normally in shades of
red, pink, white, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Zonal geranium plant which has a petal color which is
essentially white, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 8894, 9796,
and 10012.
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Zonal geranium plant which has a petal color which is
essentially within the color ranges of peach, salmon, and orange,
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 7936, 8285, and 9773.
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Zonal geranium plant which has an essentially pink petal
color, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 4215, 6708, and 9572.
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Zonal geranium plant which has a petal color which is
essentially within the color ranges of purple, red-purple, or lavender,
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 2868, 7083, and 9307.
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Zonal geranium plant which has an essentially red petal
color, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9551, 9747, and 9774.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Streptocarpus.
(1)
Note. Streptocarpus is characterized by having low growing,
deep green, generally flat but rugose leaves of normally accuminate
shape, and colorful, deep throated, trumpet-formed normally clustered,
five (fused) petals, on short pedicles carried by long, pubescent
stems; and flower colors are in white, shades of blue, violet, purple,
pink, and red.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Gazania.
(1)
Note. Gazanias are characterized by being semi-tender, low
growing or spreading, flowering plants which tend to cover the soil
when undisturbed; are sun loving and express colorful flowers which
normally contain distinctive marks on basal portions of ray florets; flowers
are normally single to semi-double, but may be fully double; and
foliage is usually glabrous, but may be pubescent.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Kalanchoe.
(1)
Note. Kalanchoes are characterized as being day-length responsive,
having thick, usually rounded, succulent leaves and large clusters
of showy, colorful florets which open nearly uniformly, giving the
effect of tight masses of color held closely above foliage; and
flower color is in shades of reds, yellows, golds, pinks, violets,
etc.
(2)
Note. Some long-stemmed varieties are used as cut flowers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Begonia.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass are begonias of the commercial
house plant type as well as types having conspicuous foliage and
inconspicuous flowering.
(2)
Note. Begonias are tropical and may have brightly colored
and/or veined irregular leaves and waxy appearing single
to fully double inconspicuous or attractive flowers of a variety
of soft to vibrant colors.
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Begonia plant which is known and marketed generally as
"tuberous" rather than "fibrous" begonia.
(1)
Note. Rieger begonias botanically belong to species such as
elatior, scotrana, tuberhybrida, hiemalis (Fotsch) and hybrids
involving such species and usually have flowers of outstanding size, and/or
number, and/or doubleness and/or color, or combinations
of two or more.
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Rieger begonia plant having white petal color, as typified
by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3785, 6216, and 7043.
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Rieger begonia plant having petal colors in the yellow
range, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3474, 3750, and 4124.
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Rieger begonia plant having petal colors in the orange
to orange-red range, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3365,
3868, and 7039.
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Rieger begonia plant having petal colors in the pink range,
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 5179, 5746, and 6435.
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Rieger begonia plant having petal colors in the red to
red-purple range, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 3904, 4210,
and 6928.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Achimenes or is marketed
as Achimenes.
(1)
Note. Achimenes, also called Hot Water plant, is characterized
as being perennial, having scaly, fleshy rhizomes, and simple, toothed
leaves which may be fleshy and pubescent. It may have one to several
axil or cyme, a five parted, tubular to salviform corolla, with
a three part lower lip and a two part upper lobe.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Exacum.
(1)
Note. Exacum is characterized as a biennial or perennial
glabrous plant which is erect, densely branched, sessile, or branched
simple, entire leaves; flowers cymose, leafy, forking or solitary,
four to five lobed calyx bear corolla which are salviform to rotate,
tubular-cylindric, and having four to five lobes which are ovate
to oblong.
(2)
Note. E. affine which is a popular house plant may also
be called German violet or Persian violet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Bouvardia.
(1)
Note. Bouvardia is characterized by having ovate or lanceolate
to oblong leaves which are entire to laciniate and have stipule
sheathing. Flowers in terminal cymes or corymbs or solitary. Flower
colors in white, yellow, pink, and red. Calyx tube is globose to
companulate, with four lobes of linear shape; the corolla is tubular
to salver shaped with four lobes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Hosta.
(1)
Note. Hosta may also be known as Plantain lily. It is a
member of the Liliaceae family having stolonaceous roots; rosette clump
forming; long petioled, entire, generally heart-shaped leaf; and
six-lobed companulate or funnelform, generally inconspicuous flowers
on scapes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Gypsophila.
(1)
Note. Gypsophila are also known as Baby"s Breath.
(2)
Note. Gypsophila is characterized as an herb of rosette form
arising from woody, perennial stock, with lanceolate to linear, alternate
leaves on bolting stem; flowers are numerous, tiny, on spreading
panicles; and calyx five-parted and five petals. Flowers may be
double and are usually white or light pastel shades.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Aster.
(1)
Note. Asters are characterized as herbaceous perennials with
stalked lower, sessile higher leaves; discoid to radiate capitulums
which are solitary to clustered in corymbs; any of a multitude of species
and cross-species plants within the genus Aster.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Petunia.
(1)
Note. Petunias are characterized as being annual or perennial
plants having pubescent stems, solitary flowers in upper leaf axils;
having five-lobed calyx and five-lobed salviform to funnelform usually
equally lobed, complete, ruffled or crimped corolla of solid, mixed,
and varied color patterns.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Gerbera.
(1)
Note. Gerbera is also known as Transvaal daisy or Barberton
daisy.
(2)
Note. Gerberas are characterized as having hairy, basal rosette,
entire to dentate or pinnately lobed petiolate leaves ascending
to spreading to form mounded specimens; capitulums are radiate,
solitary on long peduncles, densely, doubly ray flowered, blending
to disc florets of same to contrasting coloration.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Limonium.
(1)
Note. Limonium is also known as statice, sea lavender, and
marsh rosemary.
(2)
Note. These plants have a simple, entire, or pennatifid,
basal rosetting or are clustered at axils. The calyx is tubular
with a five-lobed tubular corolla connate only at the base.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Helichrysum.
(1)
Note. This plant is also known as the Everlasting flower.
(2)
Note. Helichrysum is described as capitulum radiate, discoid,
solitary, or several often in a corymb. Phyllaries in few to many,
imbricate series, rigid, scarious, white, variously colored, few
to many flowers usually in shades of yellow.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Osteospermum.
(1)
Note. These plants have alternate, entire, toothed pennatifid
or pinnatisect foliage; radiate capitulum; few to many solitary
terminals or may have loose umbellate or corymbose panicles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Eryngium.
(1)
Note. Eryngium plants are commonly called eryngo or sea holly.
(2)
Note. These plants are characterized as perennials, flower
stem is ascending and branching, leaves basal, entire to three-pinnatisect,
linear-lanceolate to ovate, coriaceous, membranous, petillate or sessile,
and sometimes spiny. Flowers are small, packed involucral bracts
and spiny.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Anigozanthos.
(1)
Note. This plant is also known as Kangaroo Paw, Cat"s
Paw, or Australian Sword Lily.
(2)
Note. This plant is a perennial and is characterized as having
leaves narrow, mostly basal; flowers in one-sided woolly racemes,
hairy inside; and the tube long and flaring, slightly irregular.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Scaevola.
(1)
Note. There are more than 90 species in this genus and they
are characterized by having solitary flowers from leaf axils or in
few flowered cymes; corolla tube is slit to the base on the upper
side; lobes are subequal, spreading, wings equal; and five stamens.
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Anthurium plant which has a spathe and spadix of white
or cream coloration, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 8129,
8131, and 8821.
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Anthurium plant which has a spathe and spadix of pink
coloration, as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 9450 and 9669.
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Anthurium plant which has a spathe and spadix of purple,
purple-red, or lavender coloration, as typified by U.S. plant patent
Nos. 8375, 9686, and 9449.
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Anthurium plant which has a spathe and spadix of red coloration,
as typified by U.S. plant patent Nos. 4375, 4376, and 7044.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Bromeliaceae.
(1)
Note. Bromeliad plants may be epiphytic, have stiff sword-like,
pointed, and sharp leaves, and may have strikingly colored, patterned
foliage and spectacular, complex vibrantly colored flowers. They
are widely used as house plants.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Cactaceae.
(1)
Note. Cacti are generally characterized by a high tolerance
to drought, thick fleshy appendages, thick waxy cuticles covering
exposed plant parts, often the presence of needles, and normally
slow growth. They may also have showy flowers such as the Christmas
cactus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Plant which belongs to the genus Dieffenbachia.
(1)
Note. These plants are characterized by having thick, succulent
stems with distinct, leaf sheaf defined segments at the nodes, and
attractive, patterned variegations in the foliage.
(2)
Note. Dieffenbachia is also known as dumb-cane.
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Plant which belongs to the genus Hoya.
(1)
Note. This is a large family encompassing plants of a myriad
of habits, sizes, and origins such as desert or forest.
(2)
Note. Some species may have foliage, but foliage may be seasonal
(i.e., on new growth) and temporary.
(3)
Note. Some species may exhibit large or showy, colorful flowers
and/or bear edible fruit.
(4)
Note. Hoyas are characterized as forming vines with large,
green, and frequently variegated by marginal cream coloration, thick
leaves which curve inwardly toward the undersurface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Plant which belongs to the genus Sansevieria.
(1)
Note. These plants are characterized by having short to long,
thick and stiff lance-shaped leaves which are frequently patterned
in various shades of green and which may be marginally variegated
with yellow, and which normally spread by rhizomatous appendages.
Sansevieria is normally grown as a house plant.
(2)
Note. This plant may be referred to as Mother-in-law"s
tongue or Snake plant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Plant which belongs to the genera Dracaena or Cordyline.
(1)
Note. Cordylines differ only slightly from Dracaenas and are
sometimes listed as such.
(2)
Note. These plants are characterized as having linear, strap-like
foliage and may have highly attractive and notably long-lasting
flower presentations.
(3)
Note. The Dracaena is sometimes called the Corn plant. A
popular variety of Cordyline is the Hawaiian ti plant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Plant which is perennial and which has within its genetic
background at least one of the antecedents of modern corn (i.e.,
Zea mays).
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Grass which belongs to the genus Cynodon.
(1)
Note. Plants included in this subclass may be members of
Cynodon dactylon, Cynodon transvaalensis, or interspecific hybrids
within the genus Cynodon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Grass which belongs to the genus Stenotaprum.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass is the species S. secundatum
or related species which share the same market class.
(2)
Note. This grass is noted to have thick, heavy stems and
leaves of normally two spikes per node, aggressive growth, forming
heavy, strong ground covers; a spreading grass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Grass which belongs to the genus Poa.
(1)
Note. A common species member of this genus is P. pratensis.
(2)
Note. Bluegrass is characterized as a bunch grass with some
ability to spread due to rhizomes and producing seed largely to
predominantly through apomixis; having fine, dense, lush foliage
of pleasing green to blue green hues, and forming abundant seed
panicels on slender, strong spikes.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Plant which is a multicellular fleshy fungi of the class
Basidiomycetes, characteristically having an umbrella-shaped cap
borne on a stalk.
(1)
Note. The entire cap and stalk of the mushroom are composed
of hyphae. The above ground portion of the mushroom is the fruiting
body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Aconitum.
(1)
Note. The genus Aconitumis
part of the Ranunculaceae family and may also be referred to as
Monk s Hood. Aconitum plants include
about 100 species of annual, biennial, or perennial herbs with single
galeate (helmet or hood-shaped) flowers arranged in racemes or racemose panicles
and known as poisonous plants largely growing in areas of damp meadows
and woodlands in mountain areas.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Agapanthus.
(1)
Note. The genus Agapanthus is
part of the Liliaceae family. Agapanthusplants have inflorescence with many flowered terminal
umbels of large tubular to campanulate florets of dark violet or
deep blue to white in coloration.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Agastache.
(1)
Note. The genus Agastache is
part of the Labiatae family and may also be referred to as Mexican
Hyssop or Giant Hyssop. Agastache plants
include some 20 species of aromatic upright or procumbent perennials
with branching stems and spreading rootstocks; with leaves that are
usually petiolate or subsessile, ovate, or deltoid-ovate with margins
crenate-serrate, or rarely, with leaves that are lanceolate or linear
with margins entire, glabrous to pubescent; with inflorescence spicate
or narrowly paniculate, flowers in dense sessile verticals, subtending
bracts often conspicuous; with corolla that are red, orange, rose,
violet, blue or white, without hairs on the throat of the 2-lipped
tube. Agastache spp can be successfully
cultivated in sheltered, well-drained sites.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Ageratum.
(1)
Note. The genus Ageratum is
part of the Compositae family and includes some 43 species of annual
and perennial herbs and shrubs with stems erect or creeping, sometimes
branched; leaves orbicular to linear, usually acute, entire or divided, often
pilose, especially on veins, sometimes petiolate; capitula discoid,
solitary or in a panicle of up to 30 or more, forming a round-topped
cluster; florets tubular, with 5 blue, grey, or white lobes, erect
or spreading, giving the flower head a tassel-like appearance. A
frost-tender genus grown for its brush-like, fluffy blooms borne
over a long period (in commonly grown cultivars often carried throughout
summer until first frost) and for the fastness of the wide range
of clear colors, although some of those with white flowers fade
to a dirty brown unless regularly deadheaded.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Ajuga.
(1)
Note. The genus Ajuga is part
of the Labiatae family and may also be referred to as Carpet Bugle. Ajuga plants include some 40 species of
low growing annual, or perennial evergreen herbs grown for use as
an ornamental groundcover for the landscape and bearing whorls of
usually blue flowers above the foliage in spring and early summer.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Amaryllisor Hippeastrum.
(1)
Note. The genus Amaryllis is
part of the Amaryllidaceae family. Amaryllisplants are
bulbous perennial herbs with strap-shaped leaves and broad funnel-shaped single
flowers arranged in umbels.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Anagallis.
(1)
Note. The genus Anagallis is
part of the Primlaceae family and may also be referred to as Pimpernel. Anagallis plants are low-growing and creeping
glabrous herb plants of open meadows or bogs, used in the garden
for edging borders, summer color in rock gardens, and as potted
plants for winter or spring color.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Angelonia.
(1)
Note. The genus Angelonia is
part of the Scrophulariaceae family. Angelonia plants
have single bilabiate flowers in leaf axils or arranged on terminal racemes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Anthemis.
(1)
Note. The genus Anthemis is
part of the Compositae family and may also be referred to as Dog
Fennel. Cultivated species are grown for their daisy flowers held
on slender stalks above the finely divided foliage.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Argyranthemum.
(1)
Note. The genus Argyranthemum is
part of the Compositae family. Argyranthemumplants
have a single daisy composite inflorescence form with ligulate ray florets;
disc and ray florets develop acropetally on a capitulum; and inflorescences
are held upright and perpendicular to the peduncles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Astilbe.
(1)
Note. The genus Astilbe is
part of the Saxifragaceae family and may be commercially marketed
as Spiraea. Astilbe plants are characterized
as perennial, deciduous herbs, forming dense clumps with rhizomes
branching below ground, with small, numerous flowers arranged in
broadly pyramidal, branching panicles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Astrantia.
(1)
Note. The genus Astrantia is
part of the Umbelliferae family and may also be referred to as Masterwort. Astrantia plants occur in alpine meadows
and woods and are grown for their starry flowerheads formed by numerous,
single, minute, upright, campanulate flowers of the central umbel
surrounded by a decorative collar of papery, showy involucral bracts
and carried on erect, wiry stems.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Bergenia.
(1)
Note. The genus Bergenia is
part of the Saxifragaceae family and includes 8 species of perennial
rhizomatous herbs occurring in damp, rocky woodland or meadows and
valued for bold, evergreen groundcover and early flowers in scapose
cymes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Bidens.
(1)
Note. The genus Bidens is
also commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and includes
Tickseed, Beggar’s Ticks, Stick-Tight, Bur-Marigold, Pitchforks,
Spanish Needles, etc. Bidens plants
are characterized as erect, annual or perennial herbs or shrubs
with daisy-type composite inflorescences. They have disc and ray
florets developed acropetally on a capitulum and inflorescences
displayed above and beyond the foliage on wiry peduncles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Brachycome.
(1)
Note. The genus Brachycome is
commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and may also
be referred to as Swan River Daisy. Brachycome plants
include about 70 species of annual or perennial herbs characterized
by daisy-type composite inflorescences with ray and disc florets
developed acropetally on a capitulum held above the foliage on erect
peduncles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Brunnera.
(1)
Note. The genus Brunnera is part of the Boraginaceae family
and includes 3 species of rhizomatous perennial herbs with erect
stems, setose or glandular-pubescent; inflorescence a terminal panicle; bracts
absent; corolla purple or blue, small, rotate, lobes ovate-orbicular. Brunnera macrophylla is a useful groundcover
in the woodland garden, in shaded borders and in waterside plantings,
bearing loose sprays of delicate, clear blue flowers in spring,
which resemble those of forget-me-nots. The foliage increases in
size after flowering, providing weed-smothering cover; the leaf
edges assume their characteristic undulations as leaf size increases,
giving massed plantings potential for textural contrasts.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Calibrachoa characterized
by salverform, trumpet-shaped solitary flowers.
(1)
Note. Calibrachoa is part
of the genus of plants in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. Calibrachoa plants are weak evergreen
perennials with a sprawling habit and have a multitude of small (miniature)
petunia-type flowers, but unlike the petunia, Calibrachoa plants will
not get leggy, turn to wet tissue paper after a hard rain, or melt
in the heat and humidity of summer. Calibrachoa plants
have tiny bell-shaped blooms and cascading form, and the petals
are various shades of cherry, red, rose, violet, orange, pink, peach,
white, plum, purple, blue, and yellow that produce hundreds of eye-catching
flowers in the greenhouse, garden, or containers. Depending on the
variety, Calibrachoa plants can
be trailing or weeping with a height of four to six inches or spreading/upright
resulting in a mounded habit that will grow to a height of 10 to
15 inches. This mounded type of Calibrachoaplant
creates more central growth resulting in blossoms that completely
cover the plant; all varieties spread from 20 to 30 inches and are
commonly used in locations that take advantage of its trailing/spreading
habit and grow well in hanging baskets, patio planters, and window boxes. Calibrachoa plants are used for garden
beds, either massed or in combination. They bloom well in full sun
but will tolerate light afternoon shade in well-drained soil with
average moisture; shade reduces flowering.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Campanula.
(1)
Note. The genus Campanula is
commonly known as a member of the Campanulaceae family and may also
be referred to as Bellflower. Campanula plants
include about 300 species of annual, biennial, or perennial herbs
characterized with a campanulate corolla and with inflorescences
that are paniculate, racemose, or capitate, or with flowers occasionally
solitary.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Canna.
(1)
Note. The genus Canna is also
commonly known as a member of the Cannaceae family and includes
about 9 species of rhizomatous perennial herbs characterized as
exotic and often with brilliantly colored orchid-like flowers with
large oval leaves that spiral up the stem that may be green, bronze,
or purple.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Cleome.
(1)
Note. The genus Cleome is
commonly known as a member of the Capparidaceae family and includes
some 150 species of annual or perennial herbs, glabrous to glandular-pubescent;
leaves alternate, palmatifid usually exstipulate; leaflets 3 to
7, entire to serrulate; inflorescence a raceme, terminal, or lateral,
1- to many flowered, usually bracteate; sepals free, equal, persistent
or deciduous; petals 4, subequal, usually unguiculate. Cleomespp. are grown for their long-lasting and
unusual spider-shaped flowers, opening from the base of the inflorescence
upwards, and carried over long periods from summer into autumn; the
petals may curl up on hot sunny days and open fully in the cool
of the evening.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Coreopsis.
(1)
Note. The genus Coreopsis is
commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and may also
be referred to as Tickseed. Coreopsis plants
bear long stemmed daisy-type inflorescences in profusion over long
periods in the summer and are a rich nectar and pollen source for
honey bees. Coreopsis plants are
particularly valued for their clean bright and rich yellows and
are suitable for the sunny herbaceous and cut flower border; blooms
often live exceptionally long in water.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Cosmos.
(1)
Note. The genus Cosmos is
commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and includes
about 26 species of annual, perennial herbs, rarely subshrubs, glabrous
or hairy; stems erect or ascending, often furrowed, naked or pubescent;
leaves opposite, undivided, lobed or 1-3-pinnatisect, dark green above,
often paler beneath, glabrous or hairy, sessile or petiolate; capitula medium
to rather large, 1 to many, usually radiate, terminal on long peduncles, in
loose corymbs; involucre hemispherical; receptacle flat, scaly;
phyllaries in 2 series; ray florets in one series, sterile, entire
or subdentate, pink or violet to black-purple or blood-red, more
rarely deep orange, yellow or white; disc florets hermaphrodite,
fertile, tubular, purple, blood-red or yellow. A frost tender genus,
the annual species grown in beds and borders produces long-stemmed flowers
for cutting over long periods in the summer and early autumn.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Crocosmia.
(1)
Note. The genus Crocosmia is
commonly known as a member of the Iridaceae family and may also
be referred to as Montbretia. Crocosmia includes some
7 species of deciduous, perennial monocots, to 1.25 cm.; circular,
flattened, ringed, ivory corms to 2.5 cm diameter, borne on short
slender stolons; linear leaves, acuminate, often slightly recurved,
in two ranks, from apex of corm and sheathing vase of flowering stem,
erect, glabrous or pubescent, ribbed or plicate; flowers above leaves, semi-opposite
along simple or branching spikes, erect or horizontal; perianth
yellow to vermilion, often with darker markings, to 6 cm, slender,
tubular, curving downwards, spreading as lobes, obtuse, to 2 cm
across. Crocosmia spp. are grown
for their brightly colored, funnel-shaped flowers carried on arching, wiry
stems and are especially valued for their late summer blooming.
They grow in damp habitats.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Cuphea.
(1)
Note. The genus Cuphea is
commonly known as a member of the Lythraceae family and includes
260 species of annual or short-lived perennial herbs or subshrubs,
to 2m. Cuphea plants are branched
or unbranched; viscid or downy stem; opposite or whorled leaves, upper
leaves diminishing to inflorescence bracts, ovate to lanceolate,
elliptic or linear, entire or slightly toothed; inflorescence a
terminal or axillary, leafy raceme or panicle; pedicels with 2 opposite
bracteoles; flowers 6-merous, zygomorphic, 1-3 per node; floral
tube cylindric, sometimes flared, green, violet, red, bronze, yellow,
pink or white, 12-nerved, base gibbous or spurred, lobes 6, lowest
often longest, with or without 6 alternating smaller appendages,
sometimes with red-purple or yellow hairs; petals absent or to 6, spathulate
to obovate, equal or subequal, alternate with lobes, minute, to
12 mm, crumpled, light pink to dark purple, red, yellow or white. C. ignea and C.Xpurpurea, make tolerant, long-flowering bedding
plants with small but showy, abundantly produced flowers and neat foliage,
often covered in sticky glandular hairs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Curcuma.
(1)
Note. The genus Curcuma is
also commonly known as a member of the Zingiberaceae family. Curcuma plants are short rhizomatous perennials
adapted to areas of seasonal drought in the monsoonal teak forests
of Indomalaysia and coastal brush forests of tropical Australia and
grown, otherwise, for their showy, bracted basal inflorescences.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Delosperma.
(1)
Note. The genus Delosperma is
also commonly known as a member of the Aizoaceae family. Delosperma plants are mat-forming, compact
or laxly branched, erect or with primary branches ascending, prostrate,
creeping, herbaceous or shrubby, or with annual shoots from a tuberous
or woody caudex. Delosperma leaves
are succulent, cylindric or semicylindric, or flat and variously
shaped. Flowers are single or solitary rotate flowers in a lax cyme,
typically with one flower per terminal, open during the day and
with numerous petals.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Delphinium.
(1)
Note. The genus Delphinium is
commonly known as a member of the Ranunculaceae family and may also
be referred to as Larkspur. Delphinium plants
bear inflorescences of a showy spike or racemes that may sometimes
be paniculate and contain few to many flowers on erect and sometimes
branching stems. The genus Delphinium is unusual
in that all three primary colors are represented in different species.
The tall hybrids with their long spikes are available in a wide
range of colors including purple, mauve, pink, white, and cream
as well as varying shades of blue. In Europe, they are grown as perennials
but are treated as annuals in California and regions of similar
climate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Dianella.
(1)
Note. The genus Dianella is
commonly known as a member of the Liliaceae family and may also
be referred to as Flax Lily. Dianella plants
include 25-30 species of fibrous-rooted, perennial herbs that grow
to 150 cm; stems often becoming erect, to 2m, slender, scarred by
leaf sheaths and bearing a terminal fan of leaves; leaves radical
or on stems, 2-ranked, grasslike, to 150X3cm, sessile, sheathing,
linear-lanceolate to broadly ensiform, venation parallel, margins
and keel rough or smooth; inflorescences loosely paniculate, to
60 cm, spreading, sometimes clustered, on drooping pedicels; flowers
regular, bisexual, 3-merous, hypogynous; tepals free, 2 whorls of
3, 3-8-nerved, to 2 cm across, deep blue, pale blue, green-white,
purple-white, or white. Dianella plants
are evergreen and rhizomatous usually occurring in nature in subtropical
and warm-temperate woodland habitats, Dianellaspp. are grown for their clumps of attractive
grass-like, rough-edged leaves and summer-flowering panicles of
small blue flowers, white in D. intermedia;D. tasmanica begins to flower early in
the year so that by summer it will bear persistent, bright blue
berries. The fruits of other species are equally spectacular.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Diascia.
(1)
Note. The genus Diascia is
also commonly known as a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. Diascia plants include 50 species of annual
and perennial herbs with solitary zygomorphic flowers arranged on
terminal racemes with five modified petals fused at the base and
lateral spurs containing dark glands. Diasciaplantsare
sun-loving plants grown for their dense spikes of colorful flowers,
borne over a long flowering season, sometimes from early summer
through first frosts.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Dicentra.
(1)
Note. The genus Dicentra is
commonly known as a member of the Fumariaceae family and may also
be referred to as Bleeding Heart. Dicentra plants
include 19 species of annual or perennial deciduous herbs from taproots,
bulblets, tubers, or rhizomes. They are largely plants of woodland
fringe or damp mountain soils, grown for their flowers and lacey,
often glaucous, foliage. Dicentra flowers
are borne in panicles, racemes or corymbs, and are solitary, axillary
or leaf-opposed, pendulous, and heart-shaped in outline.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Dimorphotheca.
(1)
Note. The genus Dimorphotheca is
commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and may also
be referred to as Sun Marigold. It is a moderately drought-tolerant
genus that is valued for the profusion of beautiful daisy flowers carried
over mounds of aromatic foliage, sometimes blooming as quickly as
nine weeks from sowing, then throughout summer until first frosts. Dimorphotheca plants include about 7 species
of glabrous to glandular-hairy herbs or shrubs with daisy-type composite
inflorescences displayed above the foliage, upright on long peduncles
arising from leaf axils with disc and ray florets developed acropetally
on a capitulum.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Echinacea.
(1)
Note. The genus Echinacea is
commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and may also
be referred to as Cone Flower. Echinacea plants
include about 9 species of rhizomatous perennial herbs occurring
in dry habitats in open woodland and prairies. They are grown in
herbaceous and cut flower borders and in native plant collections
for their large, late summer daisies with the distinctive and prominent
central cone of disc florets. Echinaceaplants
have terminal and axillary composite inflorescences held mostly
above and beyond the foliage on strong peduncles with disc and ray
florets developed acropetally on a capitulum and disc florets massed
at the center. Echinaceaplants
will withstand heat with high humidity, drought, partial shade,
and temperatures as low as – 15 to – 20 C/5
F to 4 F and below.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Epimedium.
(1)
Note. The genus Epimedium is
commonly known as a member of the Berberidaceae family and may also
be referred to as Bishop s Hat or Bishop s Mitre. Epimedium plants
include around 25 species of herbaceous, rhizomatous perennials
with irregularly branching rhizome, creeping, covered in thin, brown
bracts; 2-ternately divided leaves, rarely simple or more divided;
stipules forming a sheath around the base of the petiole; petiole
round in section; leaflets cordate at base, pointed at tip, margin spiny,
sometimes entire; flowering stem naked to 6-leaved; inflorescence
few- to many-flowered; pedicel subtended by a bract; flowers glabrous,
white and red, yellow or violet; sepals 8, in 2 sets of 4, the outer
set 5 mm, early deciduous, the inner set petaloid, spreading; petals
4, nectariferous and short. The rather slow-growing Epimedium plants
provide excellent groundcover and are from the moist woodlands of
the northern hemisphere. The heart-shaped leaves are particularly
attractive; in some cultivars, both the new spring and the autumnal leaves
are tinged russet-bronze, and the flowers, the shape of a bishop
s mitre, float daintily on wiry stems above the leaves. In late
winter, deciduous Epimediumspp. must be clipped clean of the previous
season s growth to ensure that the flowers can be seen.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Felicia.
(1)
Note. The genus Felicia is
commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and may also
be referred to as Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy, or Kingfisher Daisy. Felicia plants include about 83 species
of annual to perennial herbs, dwarf subshrubs, and shrubs. The genus Felicia is a frost-tender genus, does
not thrive in hot humid conditions, and is prone to rot if cold
and damp. Feliciaplants have disc
and ray florets of capitulate radiate that are often solitary.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Gaillardia.
(1)
Note. The genus Gaillardia is
also commonly known as a member of the Compositae family and may
also be referred to as Blanket Flower. Gaillardia plants include
about 30 species of annual, biennial, and perennial herbs which
grow to about 90 cm.; leaves alternate or often radical, entire,
toothed, or pinnatifid, base petiolate or sessile, more or less clasping,
pubescent; capitula radiate, solitary; receptacle convex to subglobose;
ray florets yellow to red, tipped with yellow or red-purple, sterile;
disc florets tubular to campanulate, purple. Gaillardia plants
are valued for their mid-summer flowers in a range of predominantly
hot vibrant colors, from golden yellows and warm copper to rich burgundy;
Gaillardia spp. are so prolific and long-blooming that they often exhaust
themselves and may be short-lived as perennials. Most are excellent for
cutting, especially if given the support of a grow-through mesh
to ensure long straight stems.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Gaura.
(1)
Note. The genus Gaura is also
commonly known as a member of the Onagraceae family with 21 species
of annual, biennial or perennial herbs. Gaura flowers
are solitary, slightly zygomorphic flowers that are arranged on
elongated terminal and axillary panicles in leafless spikes. It
is a fine, graceful plant for herbaceous borders, the wild garden
or collections of native plants; valuable for the late-blooming,
soft racemes of white, pale pink, or scarlet flowers produced continuously
over a long period.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Gentiana.
(1)
Note. The genus Gentiana is
also commonly known as a member of the Gentianaceae family and includes
about 400 species of annual, biennial, or perennial, erect, prostrate,
decumbent or climbing herbs. Gentiana flowers
are solitary or in elongate to capitate, cymes, axillary or terminal,
erect or inclined, rarely nodding; corolla rotate, campanulate,
tubular, funnel-shaped, salverform or clavate, 4-7 lobed, with interstitial
webs or appendages (plicae), tube sometimes pleated, often striped
outside and spotted within. Gentiana plants
are widespread across cool temperate and alpine zones of the world,
and most will thrive only in regions with cool summers. These plants are
found in a wide range of habitats and soil types and exhibit a corresponding diversity
of habit, size, and cultural requirements, so lending themselves
to a number of situations in the garden. Their colors range from
the deep and intense blues to which the genus has given its name
to colors which include yellow, white, scarlet, and gold.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Globba.
(1)
Note. The genus Globba is
also commonly known as a member of the Zingiberaceae family and
includes some 70 species of perennial herbs with slender fleshy
rhizomes, fibrous roots, and reed-like leafy stems. The inflorescence
of Globba is a pendulous terminal
raceme, with showy bracts; flowers borne in cincinni on slender
branchlets arising from axils of bracts and the lower flowers are often
replaced with bulbils. Globba plants
are slender, rhizomatous perennials from the shady forests of monsoonal areas
in southeast Asia and northeast India; they are useful as groundcover under
tropical shrubs and are easily grown in a medium-fertility, soil-based mix.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Helenium.
(1)
Note. The genus Helenium is
a part of the Compositae family and may also be referred to as Sneezeweed
and is said to be named for Helen of Troy. Helenium plants
include about 40 species of annual, biennial, or perennial herbs.
The inflorescences of Helenium are
radiate or discoid capitula that may be solitary or in a corymb
held above the foliage in strong erect peduncles. Disc and ray florets
develop acropetally on a capitulum. Helenium plants
are grown for the warm color range of their flowers with their prominent
dark centers. Helenium is used for
cutting and for the herbaceous border and offers large number of
cultivars that are particularly valuable for the autumn border.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Helianthus.
(1)
Note. The genus Helianthus is
a part of the Compositae family and includes about 70 species of
showy annual to perennial herbs, often with fibrous or tuberous
roots and rhizomes. The inflorescences of Helianthus are
daisy-type borne on terminals above the foliage with disc and ray
florets developing acropetally on a capitulum. Helianthus spp. are
valued for their brilliant late summer flowers, which in many species last
well when cut; most provide a useful nectar source for bees, and
the larger-flowered cultivars of the sunflower are particularly
valuable when the seeds ripen and attract finches and other seed-eating
birds into the garden. The seed is of great economic importance
as a source of vegetable oil, a masticatory, and a fodder crop.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Heliopsis.
(1)
Note. The genus Heliopsis is
a part of the Compositae family and includes about 13 species of
branched, erect, perennial herbs and may also be referred to as
Ox-eye. The inflorescences of Heliopsis are showy
radiate capitula, with a single capitulum per terminal, comprising
disc and ray florets. Heliopsis is
noted for its ease of cultivation, extreme cold-hardiness, longevity,
robust vigor, and the strong warm colors of the large daisy flowers
from mid to late summer and autumn; the flowers also last reasonably well
when cut.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Heliotrope.
(1)
Note. The genus Heliotrope is
a part of the Boraginaceae family and may also be referred to as
Heliotropium or Turnsole. Heliotrope plants
include about 250 species of annual or perennial herbs, shrubs or
undershrubs, usually villous. The inflorescences of Heliotrope are
solitary, geminate, or ternate in scorpioid spikes or racemes with
flowers of white, blue, purple, or sometimes yellow, and corolla form
as tubular, cylindrical, or unfundibular. Heliotropiumspp. generally occur in dry, open habitats,
especially on sandy soils and may be container grown where the delightful
fragrance may be appreciated.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Helleborus.
(1)
Note. The genus Helleborus is
part of the Ranunculaceae family and may also be referred to as
Hellebore. Helleborus plants include
15 species of rhizomatous herbs. Helleborus rhizomes
are usually stout, branching, with thick brown or black roots, or
sometimes with erect or procumbent aerial stems; stems are herbaceous
or persistent; herbaceous stems arising from rhizomes are surrounded
by 2-3 sheaths and are leafless although bracts may resemble leaves;
leaves are mostly basal arising from rhizomes, caulescent species
borne on stems and falling to expose basal portion of stems, usually
pedate, sometimes palmate, with 3 or more segments, often coriaceous, venation
prominent below, sometimes pubescent, margins coarsely dentate or spiny-toothed,
rarely entire; flowers rarely solitary, usually a few in loose cymes,
sometimes many in a paniculate cyme, subtended by leaflike bracts,
usually pendent or horizontal, flat to campanulate, actinomorphic,
hermaphrodite, parts inserted spirally; outer whorl of 5 perianth
segments, overlapping white or green to purple, persistent, becoming green
after anthesis; inner whorl of to 32 tubular to funnel-shaped nectarines, green
or deep purple, yellow, pink or almost black, caducous. Helleborusspp. and
hybrids are long-lasting and are striking late winter to early spring
flowering plants in an infinite variety of earthy whites, greens,
yellows and deep purples, often with flushing and speckling in contrasting
hues. The strong, sculptured, evergreen foliage adds an architectural
element in borders too small for shrubs.
This subclass is indented under subclass 263.1. Plant which belongs to the genus Heuchera.
(1)
Note. The genus Heuchera is
a part of the Saxifragaceae family and may also be referred to as
Alum Root or Coral Bells. Heuchera plants
include some 55 species of herbaceous, evergreen, perennial herbs
which grow to 70 cm. with woody, often branching rootstock; leaves
usually basal, tuft-forming, rounded, cordate, dentate, broadly
5-9-lobed, mottled when young; petiole slender; inflorescence a
slender, scapose raceme or panicle; flowers small; sepals fused
at base in a bell, saucer-shaped, 5-lobed above; petals 5 or absent,
often shorter than sepals. Heuchera is
used as evergreen groundcover in the woodland garden or damp, sunny,
border edges, valued for its foliage interest (many have marbled
leaves) and graceful flowering spikes in subtle shades of coral
pink and green. H. Purple Palace
is one of the most striking small herbaceous perennials; its dark
foliage and delicate white flowers commend it as a contrast plant for
mixed borders, preferably on slightly damp soils.
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