Plant Identification Guides
Browse detailed plant identification guides for thousands of trees, flowers, grasses, and other types of plants. Learn to analyze the right parts, use dichotomous keys easily, and narrow the search from genus to species.
Plant ID Accuracy May Vary
The ID accuracy may depend on many factors: the plant’s age, variety (pure, variegated, or hybrid species), the season (e.g., flowers and leaves absent in winter), and the region. The plant may also have look-alikes. Double-check the ID result in complex cases.
Most Popular Identification Guides
POPULARMonstera Identification Guide
Monstera deliciosa
POPULARFiddleleaf Fig Identification Guide
Ficus lyrata
POPULARZZ Plant Identification Guide
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
POPULARAloe Identification Guide
Aloe vera
POPULARBaby Rubberplant Identification Guide
Peperomia obtusifolia
POPULARWeeping Fig Identification Guide
Ficus benjamina
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Houseplants
POPULARMonstera Identification Guide
Monstera deliciosa
POPULARFiddleleaf Fig Identification Guide
Ficus lyrata
POPULARZZ Plant Identification Guide
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
POPULARAloe Identification Guide
Aloe vera
POPULARBaby Rubberplant Identification Guide
Peperomia obtusifolia
POPULARWeeping Fig Identification Guide
Ficus benjamina
POPULARChinese Money Plant Identification Guide
Pilea peperomioides
POPULARFlaming Katy Identification Guide
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
POPULARJade plant Identification Guide
Crassula ovata
POPULARArrowhead Vine Identification Guide
Syngonium podophyllum
POPULARCrystal Anthurium Identification Guide
Anthurium crystallinum
POPULARFlapjacks plant Identification Guide
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
Flowers & Bulbs
West Indian Lantana Identification Guide
Lantana camara
Yarrow Identification Guide
Achillea millefolium
Common grape hyacinth Identification Guide
Muscari armeniacum
opium poppy Identification Guide
Papaver somniferum
Siberian squill Identification Guide
Scilla siberica
wild garlic Identification Guide
Allium vineale
goldenrod Identification Guide
Solidago virgaurea
caterpillars Identification Guide
Phacelia congesta
Yarrow Identification Guide
Achillea crithmifolia
Trees & Palms
Japanese maple Identification Guide
Acer palmatum
red maple Identification Guide
Acer rubrum
flowering dogwood Identification Guide
Cornus florida
white oak Identification Guide
Quercus alba
moringa tree Identification Guide
Moringa oleifera
common juniper Identification Guide
Juniperus communis
locust tree Identification Guide
Robinia pseudoacacia
sugar maple Identification Guide
Acer saccharum
Scots pine Identification Guide
Pinus sylvestris
western redcedar Identification Guide
Thuja plicata
tree of heaven Identification Guide
Ailanthus altissima
honey locust tree Identification Guide
Gleditsia triacanthos
lodgepole pine Identification Guide
Pinus contorta
Northern Red Oak Identification Guide
Quercus rubra
Ponderosa Pine Identification Guide
Pinus ponderosa
slippery elm Identification Guide
Ulmus rubra
Neem Tree Identification Guide
Azadirachta indica
Monterey Pine Identification Guide
Pinus radiata
Saucer magnolia Identification Guide
Magnolia × soulangeana
Succulents & Cacti
Bilberry Cactus Identification Guide
Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Cactus Identification Guide
Echinocactus platyacanthus
Cactus Identification Guide
Parodia ottonis
Cactus Identification Guide
Parodia scopa
Cactus Identification Guide
Ferocactus herrerae
Cactus Identification Guide
Ferocactus macrodiscus
Cactus Identification Guide
Eriosyce senilis
Cactus Identification Guide
Strombocactus disciformis
Cactus Identification Guide
Espostoopsis dybowskii
Cactus Identification Guide
Ferocactus robustus
Cactus Identification Guide
Parodia concinna
Shrubs & Vines
poison ivy Identification Guide
Toxicodendron radicans
rhododendron Identification Guide
Rhododendron ponticum
multiflora rose Identification Guide
Rosa multiflora
kudzu Identification Guide
Pueraria montana
poison sumac Identification Guide
Toxicodendron vernix
pokeweed Identification Guide
Phytolacca dodecandra
Herbs & Vegetables
Purslane Identification Guide
Portulaca oleracea
Sage of the diviners Identification Guide
Salvia divinorum
Wormwood Identification Guide
Artemisia absinthium
mugwort Identification Guide
Artemisia vulgaris
bitter lettuce Identification Guide
Lactuca virosa
Greater Plantain Identification Guide
Plantago major
Asthma plant Identification Guide
Euphorbia hirta
Common Nettle Identification Guide
Urtica dioica
poison hemlock Identification Guide
Conium maculatum
Ribwort Plantain Identification Guide
Plantago lanceolata
corn mint Identification Guide
Mentha arvensis
purple deadnettle Identification Guide
Lamium purpureum
Grasses & Bamboo
annual bluegrass Identification Guide
Poa annua
rough bluegrass Identification Guide
Poa trivialis
Bermudagrass Identification Guide
Cynodon dactylon
Smooth Meadow-grass Identification Guide
Poa pratensis
reed canarygrass Identification Guide
Phalaris arundinacea
centipede grass Identification Guide
Eremochloa ophiuroides
perennial ryegrass Identification Guide
Lolium perenne
quackgrass Identification Guide
Elymus repens
torpedo grass Identification Guide
Panicum repens
creeping bentgrass Identification Guide
Agrostis stolonifera
Kikuyu Grass Identification Guide
Cenchrus clandestinus
Mushrooms
fly agaric Identification Guide
Amanita muscaria
penis envy mushroom Identification Guide
Psilocybe cubensis
blue meanies Identification Guide
Panaeolus cyanescens
oyster mushroom Identification Guide
Pleurotus ostreatus
false parasol Identification Guide
Chlorophyllum molybdites
death cap Identification Guide
Amanita phalloides
wavy cap Identification Guide
Psilocybe cyanescens
portobello mushroom Identification Guide
Agaricus bisporus
Psilocybe azurescens Identification Guide
Psilocybe azurescens
flowerpot parasol Identification Guide
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
lacquered bracket Identification Guide
Ganoderma lucidum
panther cap Identification Guide
Amanita pantherina
psychedelic ovoid mushroom Identification Guide
Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata
liberty cap Identification Guide
Psilocybe semilanceata
chicken of the woods Identification Guide
Laetiporus sulphureus
honey mushroom Identification Guide
Armillaria ostoyae
turkey tail mushroom Identification Guide
Trametes versicolor
belted panaeolus Identification Guide
Panaeolus cinctulus
Cep Identification Guide
Boletus edulis
Funeral Bell Identification Guide
Galerina marginata
artist's bracket Identification Guide
Ganoderma applanatum
Blue-foot Identification Guide
Psilocybe caerulipes
Honey Fungus Identification Guide
Armillaria mellea
fairy ring marasmius Identification Guide
Marasmius oreades
Common inkcap Identification Guide
Coprinopsis atramentaria
Meadow Mushroom Identification Guide
Agaricus campestris
Psilocybe allenii Identification Guide
Psilocybe allenii
Jackson's slender Caesar Identification Guide
Amanita jacksonii
landslide mushroom Identification Guide
Psilocybe caerulescens
European destroying angel Identification Guide
Amanita virosa
Golden Chanterelle Identification Guide
Cantharellus cibarius
saffron milkcap Identification Guide
Lactarius deliciosus
chaga Identification Guide
Inonotus obliquus
summer oyster mushroom Identification Guide
Pleurotus pulmonarius
Parasol Identification Guide
Macrolepiota procera
Psilocybe subaeruginosa Identification Guide
Psilocybe subaeruginosa
The Prince Identification Guide
Agaricus augustus
Western Destroying Angel Identification Guide
Amanita ocreata
Pluteus americanus Identification Guide
Pluteus americanus
Horse Mushroom Identification Guide
Agaricus arvensis
yellow-stainer Identification Guide
Agaricus xanthodermus
Eastern North American Destroying Angel Identification Guide
Amanita bisporigera
Slippery Jack Identification Guide
Suillus luteus
Devil's bolete Identification Guide
Rubroboletus satanas
Panaeolus olivaceus Identification Guide
Panaeolus olivaceus
Psilocybe serbica Identification Guide
Psilocybe serbica
Bitter Bolete Identification Guide
Tylopilus felleus
Blewit Identification Guide
Lepista nuda
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