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Plants are an amazing kingdom of multicellular organisms possessing the unique ability to photosynthesize. By converting sunlight into organic matter, they have become the true foundation of life on our planet. It was plants that shaped the Earth's atmosphere by enriching it with oxygen, and to this day they sustain the vast majority of living beings.
From microscopic mosses to giant sequoias, Earth's flora amazes with its diversity and the perfection of its adaptation mechanisms. Botany is not just the science of stems and leaves; it is the study of the very foundation of the biosphere, understanding which is critically important for our common future and for preserving harmony on Earth.
The most extensive and advanced group of plants, characterized by having flowers and fruits.
An ancient group of seed plants whose seeds develop exposed on the scales of cones.
Elegant spore-bearing plants that flourished millions of years ago and have remained faithful to the forests.
Tiny pioneers of the land, forming soft emerald carpets in the most diverse corners of the planet.
Today, science knows of more than 1073942 species of plants, and every year botanists discover about two thousand new taxa.
Plants produce about 90% of all oxygen on Earth, and the world's forests are a key regulator of our planet's climate.
Explore Earth's vast flora through our systematic directory. You can navigate sections using both common names and strict scientific Latin names. Our fast, three-level navigation system will help you find your way among hundreds of thousands of species in a single click.
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Calyptridium
A genus of low-growing, rosette-forming annual and perennial herbs famous for their soft, paw-like flower clusters.
Amentotaxus argotaenia
Amentotaxus argotaenia is a rare evergreen conifer native to China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Laos, characterized by its unique catkin-like male …
Amentotaxus formosana
Amentotaxus formosana, also known as the Taiwan catkin yew, is a rare conifer endemic to the southern mountain cloud forests …
Amentotaxus poilanei
A rare, vulnerable conifer tree endemic to the high-elevation montane forests of Vietnam.
Viridiplantae
Viridiplantae, commonly known as green plants, is a major clade of eukaryotic organisms comprising green algae and land plants, serving …
Araucaria montana
Araucaria montana is a majestic, columnar conifer endemic to the ultramafic soils of New Caledonia. Reaching up to 40 meters …
Araucaria angustifolia
Araucaria angustifolia is a majestic, critically endangered conifer native to South America. Known for its candelabra-like crown, it produces large, …
Araucaria
Araucaria is a genus of majestic, evergreen coniferous trees native to the Southern Hemisphere. Known as living fossils, these ancient …
Araucaria subulata
A towering conifer endemic to New Caledonia, notable for its narrow leaves and preference for ultramafic soils.
Araucaria nemorosa
A rare, shade-tolerant understory conifer restricted to coastal serpentine soils in New Caledonia.
Araucaria laubenfelsii
A large endemic conifer of New Caledonia, thriving on ultramafic soils at high altitudes.
Araucaria bidwillii
Araucaria bidwillii, commonly known as the Bunya pine, is a large, ancient coniferous tree native to Queensland, Australia. Famous for …
Araucaria mirabilis
Araucaria mirabilis is an extinct species of giant coniferous tree from the Middle Jurassic. Towering up to 100 meters, its …
Araucaria rulei
An endangered conifer endemic to New Caledonia, distinguished by its chandelier-like branch structure and tolerance to nickel-rich soils.
Araucaria muelleri
A rare coniferous tree from New Caledonia, recognized for its distinctive candelabra-shaped crown and adaptation to ultramafic soils.