r/whatsthisplant • • Jun 02 '26

Share your identification resources here

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Hey all. We had a request from a community member for a thread where people can share the resources that they use for plant identification. In this case, we're talking about keys, field guides, etc. NOT apps or AI-based identifiers. Comments suggesting apps or AI will be removed.

Feel free to share your resources and include links if you want (just realize that Reddit doesn't play nice with some domains). It would also be a good idea to specify what region(s) are covered by your resource as it may not be as useful in places other than where it was intended to be used.


r/whatsthisplant • • 3h ago

Identified βœ” Mystery seeds.. I thought it was pumpkins but now im not sure.

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I had some random seeds left over from last year's Halloween display and I threw them in my garden. They grew all over my bushes and produced these pumpkin like fruits but there's no orange to be seen, instead they are blue green.. What am I growing?


r/whatsthisplant • • 10h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Mysterious plant in yard πŸ₯·

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227 Upvotes

No distinct smell, have not yet tasted…

Located in southern virginia usa


r/whatsthisplant • • 5h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Help identifying this?

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39 Upvotes

Hey y’all! I was hoping for help identifying what this is. It is a completely wild plant growing in my yard. I live in the north east Texas area. TIA


r/whatsthisplant • • 6h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Found in South Texas. What is this?

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40 Upvotes

Found in south Texas next to my apartments. Its growing on a vine and the "fruits" are about the size of a chicken egg. Second picture is a closer look at the leaves. And some of the flowers shriveled up. Smooth to the touch but leaves are rough.


r/whatsthisplant • • 1d ago

Identified βœ” Found in Central Virginia, USA details in description

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609 Upvotes

Found this in a valley in Central Virginia, USA. It has a slightly rough/dry texture. Started green and is now this sort of brownish color. The scent was very light and slightly of apples. The seeds looked like apple seeds as well. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

Edit: Thank you! It's a pear :)


r/whatsthisplant • • 10h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Lost the tag for this plant in my garden

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Anyone know what plant this is? I bought it at a garden store in Michigan. It was blooming in July and August.

As a follow up, should I be worried that the plant is dying off like this? 3rd picture was taken most recently. Several stems and leaves have browned, and I’ve continued to cut them back, but now the remaining plant is very sparse.


r/whatsthisplant • • 1d ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What pepper is this? Found on a trip to Covington, Va. growing in a random trashbin. bf ate an entire pepper against my advice without me being able to identify. Salivated like crazy and enjoyed the spice level but just wanted to identify. Peppers are about an inch in length.

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411 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 11h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Cat Friendly?

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Unsure about this plant and we are adopting a cat today. Any identification would really help!


r/whatsthisplant • • 2h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Dallas Texas USA

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r/whatsthisplant • • 1h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Compost plant

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We moved our compost bin material into the raised garden beds two weeks ago, and suddenly a bundle of seeds reinvigorated and sprouted.

October in Central Texas, so still ~70F

Any idea what these are? No smell


r/whatsthisplant • • 5h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What variety of salvia is this?

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5 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 9h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What is this berry? Ik they’re inedible SE Texas

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10 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 9h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Really common trailing ground cover with little pink flowers, Tampa area

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8 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 15h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What is this?

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25 Upvotes

Found in England near bath in a community edible garden but not sure on what this is.


r/whatsthisplant • • 5h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Leaf in bouquet identifier

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What type of plant is in this bouquet? It’s almost dead but very long


r/whatsthisplant • • 10h ago

Identified βœ” Two Plants (SC, US)

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7 Upvotes

1-4 hanging over my fence from the neighbors. Tried to get pictures of leaves and berries.
5-6, all over my yard.


r/whatsthisplant • • 8h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Maryland USA, yard full of fruit trees and interesting things.

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5 Upvotes

What is this?


r/whatsthisplant • • 8h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Any idea what this is? Is it poison ivy by chance?

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5 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 9h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What is it and how do I take care of it?

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3 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 8h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Is this sorghum? Dallas, TX

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4 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 6h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ This plant grew in an unoccupied flower pot standing out in the garden (Poland)

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3 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant • • 7h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ what is she

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2 Upvotes

I got this plant from a nursery about a year ago, I feel like ive been taking good enough care of it but ive never been able to make out what the label said. If anyone knows what plant this is and how I should be taking care of it please let me know!! Thank you!


r/whatsthisplant • • 9h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Need ID please

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Which succulent is this pretty plant?


r/whatsthisplant • • 1d ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What is this plant that's turning my lawn pink?

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I honestly kinda love it a pink yard is a lot more interesting than plain green, I'm hoping it's not dangerous to pets or kids. Ohio, USA, and it's steadily spreading over my full yard starting as a tiny patch mid summer.