Identify a plant by photo, instantly
Point, shoot, and know. Our free tool lets you identify a plant from a picture in seconds — no field guide, no guesswork, no account. Upload an existing photo or take a new one and get the plant’s name plus a full care and safety profile.
Drop a plant photo here
Drag & drop, paste, upload, or take a photo. JPEG/PNG/WEBP, up to 10MB.
Your identification will appear here — common name, care guide, toxicity, and more.
Why identifying plants from a picture works so well
A photo captures the exact features experts use to key out a species.
When you identify a plant from a picture, the AI reads leaf shape, venation, flower structure, and growth habit all at once — the same clues a botanist would use, cross-referenced against thousands of species in an instant.
How to take a photo that identifies well
- Fill the frame with a single leaf or flower
- Use natural, even light and keep the shot sharp
- Include a bloom if the plant is flowering
- Crop out other plants so the subject is clear
What you get with every identification
- Common and scientific name with a confidence score
- A complete care guide: light, water, soil, temperature, humidity, feeding
- Toxicity to cats, dogs, and humans
- Fun facts, common problems, and alternative matches
Frequently asked questions
Get it on the go — the companion app
Identify plants offline, save your finds, and build a collection.