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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Austrotaxus
Austrotaxus is a rare monotypic genus of conifers native to New Caledonia. Represented by its sole species, Austrotaxus spicata, this …
Viridiplantae
Viridiplantae, commonly known as green plants, is a major clade of eukaryotic organisms comprising green algae and land plants, serving …
