What is plant identification?
Plant identification is the process of determining the species of a plant from its observable features. Traditionally the work of botanists with keys and field guides, it is now something anyone can do in seconds with a photo.
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A simple definition
Plant identification means assigning a correct name — common and scientific — to a plant based on features such as its leaves, flowers, stems, and growth habit. Getting the name right unlocks everything else: how to care for it, whether it is edible or toxic, and where it naturally grows.
Why plant identification matters
- Care: the right name tells you the right light, water, and soil
- Safety: many common plants are toxic to cats and dogs
- Gardening: identify weeds, pests’ host plants, and volunteers
- Foraging and nature: know what you are looking at on a walk
How modern plant identification works
Instead of a dichotomous key, AI plant identification uses a vision model trained on millions of labeled images. You upload a photo, and it predicts the most likely species with a confidence score — no botanical vocabulary required.
Frequently asked questions
Get it on the go — the companion app
Identify plants offline, save your finds, and build a collection.