ID-0001 · Plant Identification
Identify Any Wild Plant
About plant identification
Spotter can identify thousands of plant species from a single photo — trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns, aquatic plants, vines, and more. Whether you're trying to learn what's growing on your trail, avoid a toxic plant, or simply satisfy your curiosity as a naturalist, Spotter gives you a species identification and detailed reference information in seconds.
Every plant identification includes common and scientific name, key identifying features, native range, preferred habitat, and species notes. Results are provided as reference information — always consult a local expert or verified field guide for any safety-critical situation.
For a better identification
- Photograph the whole plant when possible — leaves, stem, flowers, and fruit all provide identification clues.
- Include a photo of the leaf's underside for plants where leaf texture and veining matter.
- Use GPS context (live capture mode) to improve accuracy for regional species.
- For any safety-critical questions, always consult a local expert or field guide. App results are reference information only.
Field guides
- 6 speciesHow to Identify Common Wild Plants in Kentucky
- 6 speciesPacific Northwest Wildflower Guide: Oregon & Washington
- 5 speciesHow to Identify Poisonous Plants in the Southeast USA
- 5 speciesDesert Plant Identification in Arizona & the Southwest
- 4 speciesColorado Wildflower Identification Guide
- 4 speciesPlant Identification Guide for the Midwest
Field Notes
- How to Identify Chert (and Tell It From Flint)
- How to Identify a Juniper (and Tell It From Cedar)
- Poison Hemlock vs Queen Anne’s Lace: How to Tell the Deadly One Apart
- How to Identify a Leaf: A Simple Visual Guide
- Pine vs. Spruce vs. Fir: How to Identify Evergreen Trees
- Goldenrod vs Ragweed: Which Plant Is Actually Causing Your Allergies?
More: Plants, Vines & Weeds, Trees, Wildflowers
How Spotter compares
Plant: name it from a photo
Free to download. You get the name, field marks, look-alikes, habitat and safety notes on your phone.
