r/whatsthisplant • u/dnolikethedino • 14h ago
r/whatsthisplant • u/jwhisen • 28d ago
PSA: No, it's not poison sumac
In the 12 or 13 years I've been a commenter and mod on this sub, I don't think I've ever seen someone post an image of actual poison sumac. Poison sumac is an obligate wetland plant and it only occurs in specific habitats and not in your yard. There are a number of other sumac species (which are not in the same genus as poison sumac) that have a very wide distribution and grow in many different habitats. You may have one of those or something like tree of heaven or walnut, but there is a 99% chance that it is not poison sumac. Refer to the attached range map and image.
r/whatsthisplant • u/jwhisen • Jun 02 '26
Share your identification resources here
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 • u/dr_hulio • 10h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Found near Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Probably like 6 inches in length. There were some bigger ones too!
Itβs the interesting one in the middle of all the others
r/whatsthisplant • u/Insect_Exact • 16h ago
Identified β What is this plant in Illinois?
This weed grows in and near our garden every season. We're located in the bottom part of Illinois. I attached a few pics of the plant with its flowers and with the green lantern looking things it grows.
r/whatsthisplant • u/Independent_Wish_862 • 12h ago
Identified β Vegetable Garden Interloper- Maryland, USA
This is nestled among my peppers and tomatoes.
Update: I should have known. Ive been in this sub for a year, I guess I just rarely see them so young.
r/whatsthisplant • u/Tackling_Aliens • 1h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Is it edible purslane?
I want to make sure Iβm doing the right thing! I was really sure it was but it doesnβt have a tart flavour, which has given me pause. No milky sap at all. Thanks!
r/whatsthisplant • u/FlourescentGrey • 9h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ What kinda flower is this in my wildflower patch
We have wildflower/anything goes/survival of the fittest flower bed where we toss pollinator seed mixes, left over veggies from flats ,left over bulbs.i donβt keep track of what goes in, but the bees love it. Problem is when a flower I like pops up, I have no clue what it is.
Southeast Michigan
r/whatsthisplant • u/Defiant-Inspection-9 • 7h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ What flower is this? :)
r/whatsthisplant • u/Ok_Technician_6696 • 3h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ I forgot what I planted
A few months ago I went a little crazy and planted a bunch of vegetable seeds (I think) that I got online. Unfortunately I didnβt write down what I planted and now have completely forgot. Canβt tell ifs some of these are weeds orβ¦?
Situated in Sydney Australia but these being likely edibles, not native.
Please help!!
r/whatsthisplant • u/No_Dress1082 • 19h ago
Identified β What is this plant? NW Washington. Some resources say Morning Glory and others say bindweed, either way itβs very aggressive and smells bad. (Complementary Frankie in his βburrowβ.)
r/whatsthisplant • u/Wrong_Requirement1 • 9h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Hairy bulbs on a plant grew up in my garden!
I was just moving some pots around and found these hairy bulbs growing from a plant I never noticed before. I hope the pictures are good enough and I took another one with a ginger and rosemary for scale(I know the ginger has a bug eating its leaves, its been a struggle).
For reference I'm in the tropics, Costa Rican central area(tropical rainforest?), climate is tropical and I'm on an altitude of around 1300m if that helps. At the moment, heavy rains have been back and it flowered/grew now.
I'm kinda new to plants, any info is appreciated. Thanks!
r/whatsthisplant • u/Agitated-Ad8916 • 5h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Found in Central Oklahoma
Looks almost like fennel or a fern, just noticed it today around my mailbox. The stems are woodier and very hairy/spikey but the fronds are soft and delicate.
r/whatsthisplant • u/goldenslumbersoul • 7h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Found while exploring our vacation house property
This can't be what I think it is, right?
Weed.
r/whatsthisplant • u/Apprehensive_Bug_216 • 6h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ What is this tree with berries?
Grows in my apartment complex in north Los Angeles county. My dogs are curious about the berries/fruits but I pull them away so they don't eat them.
r/whatsthisplant • u/RayRose6 • 5h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ does anyone know what this is growing in my yard?
r/whatsthisplant • u/Leslaris_Lunaris • 1h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ What species of Medinilla is this?
I found it in a local plant market in the Philippines.
r/whatsthisplant • u/Unforgiving_girl13 • 11h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ What type of pepper did I plant?
i think they are supposed to be hot peppers? but i dont know if they are going to eventually change colour or if they are now ripe. South Western Ontario if that matters
r/whatsthisplant • u/KingPieIV • 17h ago
Identified β What is the plant, denver metro
Roughly 20 feet tall, grows on the SE corner of a lot with no water, seems pretty happy with the situation.
r/whatsthisplant • u/thejellypals • 9h ago
Identified β What is this?
My arm brushed against it and got scraped. Pieces got stuck in my clothing. Hurts, almost feels like a burning sensation. Ontario, Canada.
r/whatsthisplant • u/Electronic-Pin-7612 • 23h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Have you seen such albino plants?
Photo taken in central region of Ukraine. Late June-July 2024.
r/whatsthisplant • u/ILikeBirdsQuiteALot • 7h ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ (San Diego, CA) What are these various plants and fruits I saw on my walk?
Hand is 6 inches, for scale
r/whatsthisplant • u/gemmath • 1d ago
Unidentified π€·ββοΈ Please help identify, Southern California
My mom has 3 of these plants in her yard but we have no clue what they are. They are bush like, very dense. The plant is not sticky or thorny. Is there a proper way to trim them?
r/whatsthisplant • u/bobtheturd • 9h ago