Flora

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

A sycamore tree grown from seeds that traveled to the moon.

Nicknamed "Karri Knight," this Eucalyptus was planted in 1895 and stands at 72 meters.

For a century and a half, this great beech stood bearing a carefully carved 20-line poem. Now this stone and plaque are all that remain.

Former private property that was hidden up a trail in the woods with thousands of bright yellow daffodils.

The second-largest giant sequoia in the world.

For a few short weeks in spring, this hiking path becomes a daffodil paradise.

This Texas home and garden was the masterpiece of a British portrait painter.

Every spring, this walkway outside the Japan Mint turns into a cherry blossom tunnel.

Under the shadow of its towering parent tree, a rare specimen of sequoia produces ghostly white leaves.

These beautiful garden buildings are among the oldest surviving greenhouses in the United States.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

Located in a remote part of a Louisiana wildlife refuge, this tree has been standing for more than 1,200 years.