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Upload a photo of a flower, tree, houseplant, succulent or weed. Get likely species, confidence, safety notes and what to check next.

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Specimen 01Taraxacum officinaleCommon dandelion · Asteraceae

Leaves form a basal rosette; the hollow, leafless stalk carries a single yellow head.

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What you get back

A ranked shortlist, not a single guess

Every result shows the closest matches in order, with the plant parts that separate them. Use the comparison to decide what to photograph next.

Dandelion leaves and yellow flower heads growing in grass0196% match

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Asteraceae · Basal rosette · hollow flower stalk

Rounded white clover flower head above green leaves0271% match

White clover

Trifolium repens

Fabaceae · Three-part leaves · creeping stems

Fleshy purslane leaves and reddish stems close to the ground0358% match

Common purslane

Portulaca oleracea

Portulacaceae · Fleshy leaves · red stems

Sample output shown with illustrative scores. Your own result depends on the photo, season and how distinctive the plant is.

How to photograph a plant

Four clues, one clear photo

The more of these you capture, the easier it is to tell a likely match from a look-alike.

The whole plant

Show its shape and how it grows. A houseplant in its pot or a weed in the lawn gives useful scale.

One clear leaf

Capture edge, veins and the underside. Leaf arrangement along the stem separates many look-alikes.

Flower, fruit or seed head

Photograph these from the front and the side when they are present. They are often the strongest clue.

Context before action

Show bark, soil or the surrounding bed. It matters for care, removal and safety decisions.

Useful beyond the name

A match should tell you what to do next.

A plant identifier is most useful when it gives you more than a label. Follow a match into care notes for houseplants, removal considerations for weeds, and careful safety guidance for plants around pets and children.

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  • Common and scientific namesWith the family, so you can check a field guide.
  • Similar species to compareKnow which look-alikes to rule out.
  • Safety notes with limitsClear about what a photo cannot confirm.

Plant guides

Start with what you are looking at

Category guides for the situations people photograph most, plus hand-written profiles for common species.

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Species profiles

Written guides for likely matches

Identification clues, care notes and safety guidance for plants that come up often.

Dandelion leaves and yellow flower heads growing in grassDandelionTaraxacum officinaleGlossy Monstera deliciosa leaves with natural splits and holesSwiss Cheese PlantMonstera deliciosaUpright snake plant leaves with pale green bandingSnake PlantDracaena trifasciataClose view of a sunflower head with a dense central diskCommon SunflowerHelianthus annuusJapanese knotweed stems and broad leaves growing in a thicketJapanese KnotweedReynoutria japonicaBroad ribbed hosta leaves emerging from a low crownHostaHosta sieboldiana

Common questions

Before you upload

How the identifier works, what it can and cannot confirm, and what to do with an uncertain result.

How do I identify a plant from a photo?

Take a clear photo of the leaves, flowers, fruit or the whole plant, then upload it above. The identifier compares visible features and returns likely matches. Check more than one plant part when you can.

Can this identify weeds?

It can suggest a likely weed species from a clear photo. Confirm the identification and local guidance before removing a plant, especially if it may be a protected native species.

How accurate is a photo plant identifier?

Results depend on image quality, season and how distinctive the plant is. A match is a starting point, not a botanical confirmation. When the leading match is uncertain, compare the alternatives and add photos of flowers, fruit or leaf undersides.

Is the plant toxic to pets?

Toxicity notes are informational and may not cover every cultivar or exposure. If a pet or child may have eaten a plant, contact a veterinarian, poison control center or medical professional promptly.

What should I photograph?

Use a sharp, well-lit image with one plant in focus. Include a close view of leaves and, when present, flowers or fruit. Avoid filters and include the whole plant for houseplants or trees.

Have a plant in front of you?

A clear photo is all it takes to start. Free, no account, and you can try a sample before choosing your own.

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