Is there an app to identify plant names?
Emily Sparks
Published May 20, 2026
Is there an app to identify plant names?
Below is a list of the apps I like and which I consider most helpful for me or any plant enthusiast….
| # | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PlantNet Plant Identification | Android/iOS |
| 2 | LeafSnap – Plant Identification | Android/iOS |
| 3 | PlantSnap – Identify Plants, Flowers, Trees & More | Android/iOS |
| 4 | Google Lens | Android/iOS |
Is LeafSnap app free?
Leafsnap is a free mobile app that helps identify tree species from photographs of their leaves. It contains beautiful high-resolution images of their flowers, fruits, petioles, seeds, and bark. The app was created by Columbia University, the University of Maryland, and the Smithsonian Institution.
What is the Latin name for plants?
Plantae
Plant/Scientific names
Do you know the name of a plant?
But if you already know the name of the plant, flower, cactus, leaf, ornamental plant, tree, orchid, indoor plant, exotic flower and want to know more about it, at PlantSnap you can too!
Do you have to know Latin to search for a plant?
You must know the correct spelling of the plant in Latin to help reduce the number of hits. It is recommended to know the Botanical name of any plant you are trying to find. To improve your search, I recommend putting “quotes” around the plant name phrase. This will tell the search engine to look for that phrase versus two separate words.
How can I find out the name of a flower?
Identify plants and flowers when you upload a picture or take a photo with your phone. Learn the scientific names and different varieties, and find similar flora. The photos you provided may be used to improve Bing image processing services.
How can I identify a plant with plantsnap?
To identify a plant you simply need to simply snap a photo of the plant, and the app will tell you what it is in a matter of seconds! PlantSnap can currently recognize 90% of all known species of plants and trees, which covers most of the species you will encounter in every country on Earth. PlantSnap 3.0 Instructional Video — iOS Landscape
But if you already know the name of the plant, flower, cactus, leaf, ornamental plant, tree, orchid, indoor plant, exotic flower and want to know more about it, at PlantSnap you can too!
To identify a plant you simply need to simply snap a photo of the plant, and the app will tell you what it is in a matter of seconds! PlantSnap can currently recognize 90% of all known species of plants and trees, which covers most of the species you will encounter in every country on Earth. PlantSnap 3.0 Instructional Video — iOS Landscape
Identify plants and flowers when you upload a picture or take a photo with your phone. Learn the scientific names and different varieties, and find similar flora. The photos you provided may be used to improve Bing image processing services.
You must know the correct spelling of the plant in Latin to help reduce the number of hits. It is recommended to know the Botanical name of any plant you are trying to find. To improve your search, I recommend putting “quotes” around the plant name phrase. This will tell the search engine to look for that phrase versus two separate words.
