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What plant is this?
Free AI plant identifier

Upload a photo of a plant, flower or tree and get the species, how to care for it, and — the part that matters if you have children or pets — whether it is toxic.

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Plant Identifier

A leaf and a flower in the same shot identifies best

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    What plant is this?

    Photograph the plant and the identifier reads leaf shape and arrangement, flower structure, stem and growth habit, then names the most likely species with care needs and a toxicity note.

    Flowers identify fastest, because flower structure is the most species-specific thing most plants have. If nothing is in bloom, a clear shot of the leaves and how they attach to the stem still gets a long way.

    Is it poisonous to my children or pets?

    Every result carries a toxicity note, because for most people that is the actual question behind identifying an unfamiliar plant.

    Some of the most common houseplants are mildly toxic if chewed, which surprises people: pothos, philodendron, peace lily and dieffenbachia all contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause burning and swelling in the mouth. Lilies are in a different category — genuinely dangerous to cats, where even pollen can cause kidney failure.

    If a child or pet has eaten part of an unknown plant, do not wait for an identification. Contact a poison control centre or a vet straight away, and bring a photo or a cutting of the plant with you. Identification helps them; it does not replace them.

    Photographing a plant so it can be identified

    What to captureWhy it helps
    A flower, if there is oneFlower structure is the single most species-specific feature
    A leaf, flat on and in focusShape, edge and vein pattern separate species that look alike from a distance
    How leaves attach to the stemOpposite, alternate or whorled arrangement rules out whole families at once
    The whole plant from a step backGrowth habit distinguishes a shrub from a vine from a young tree
    Where it is growingIndoors, a border, a woodland edge or a crack in paving each imply different candidates

    What the result tells you about care

    Alongside the identification you get light needs, watering needs, native range and mature size. Those last two are worth reading before planting anything outdoors — a plant that thrives in its native range can become a problem well outside it, and mature size is the difference between a shrub by a window and a tree in a foundation.

    Most houseplant deaths are overwatering, not neglect. If the care note says the plant wants its soil to dry between waterings, that instruction is doing more work than any of the others.

    Identifying the plant, or what is eating it?

    If the actual problem is something on the leaves rather than the leaves themselves, the bug identifier is the tool you want — aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, whiteflies, scale insects and fungus gnats are all things it handles. A plant identification tells you what you are growing; a pest identification tells you what to do about it.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What plant is this?

    Upload a photo and the identifier names the most likely species from leaf shape and arrangement, flower structure, stem and growth habit, and returns care needs plus a toxicity note. A flower in the shot identifies fastest.

    Is this plant poisonous to cats or dogs?

    Every result includes a toxicity note. Several very common houseplants are mildly toxic when chewed — pothos, philodendron, peace lily and dieffenbachia among them. Lilies are seriously dangerous to cats specifically. If an animal has already eaten something unknown, call a vet rather than waiting for an identification.

    Can it identify a plant without flowers?

    Yes, though confidence is usually lower. Flower structure is the most species-specific feature most plants have. Without one, photograph the leaves clearly and include how they attach to the stem — opposite, alternate or whorled arrangement narrows things considerably.

    Does it work for trees?

    Yes. For a tree, the most useful photo set is a leaf flat on, a close shot of the bark, and the whole tree from a distance for its overall shape. Fruit, cones or seed pods, if present, make it substantially easier.

    Can it identify weeds?

    Yes — a weed is only a plant growing somewhere unwanted, and identification works the same way. Knowing which one you have matters, because removal differs a lot between a shallow-rooted annual and something spreading by runners underground.

    Will it tell me why my plant is dying?

    Not directly. It identifies the species and gives its light, water and soil needs, which is often enough to spot the mismatch — overwatering is the most common cause by a wide margin. If the problem is an insect on the leaves, use the bug identifier instead.

    Is the plant identifier free?

    Yes. No account, no download, no charge. Your photo is used to produce the result and is not stored afterwards.

    This page is for general information and identification help. It is not a pest-control or medical diagnosis. For an infestation, or a venomous spider indoors, contact a licensed pest professional.