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.
Latest plant observations from around the world in real time
Trichostigma peruvianum
A flowering plant species native to Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru within the family Petiveriaceae.
Trichostigma polyandrum
A climbing shrub or liana native to the neotropical regions of Central and South America.
Trichostigma
Trichostigma is a genus of tropical woody vines and perennial shrubs native to the Caribbean, Central, and South America, member …
Trichostigma octandrum
Trichostigma octandrum, commonly known as hoopvine, is a robust Neotropical shrub or climbing vine renowned for its sturdy stems used …
Gallesia integrifolia
A large, evergreen South American tree famous for its strong garlic-like scent and impressive height.
Petiveria
A monotypic genus of tropical perennial shrubs in the family Petiveriaceae, characterized by its garlic-like scent.
Petiveria alliacea a. var. alliacea
An accepted botanical variety of the species Petiveria alliacea, classified within the family Petiveriaceae.
Petiveria alliacea
Petiveria alliacea, commonly known as Guinea henweed or anamú, is a deeply rooted tropical herb renowned for its potent garlic-like …
Torreya californica
Torreya californica, commonly known as the California nutmeg, is a rare conifer endemic to California's damp canyons and mountain slopes, …
Torreya nucifera var. radicans
A prostrate, creeping variety of Torreya nucifera native to heavy snow regions of Japan.
Torreya nucifera
Torreya nucifera, known as kaya, is a slow-growing evergreen conifer native to southern Japan and South Korea, valued for its …
Torreya taxifolia
Florida torreya is an extremely rare, critically endangered conifer native to the Apalachicola River bluffs. Known for its pungent aroma …
Torreya
Torreya is a rare genus of coniferous trees in the family Taxaceae, native to East Asia and North America, characterized …
Torreya grandis
Torreya grandis, known as the Chinese nutmeg yew, is a large coniferous tree endemic to eastern and southeastern China. Renowned …
Cephalotaxus koreana
A slow-growing coniferous shrub native to Korea, Japan, and northeastern China, known for its edible red arils.