What Plant Is That?
Snap a photo. Get the answer.
Uses a free Groq API key for AI vision + toxicity & care search.
Sign up at console.groq.com/keys (takes 30 seconds). Your key stays in your browser — we never see it.
Point your camera at any plant — flower, tree, shrub, houseplant, or wild plant. Or type a name or description directly.
AI identifies the species, checks if it's toxic to pets or humans, and provides detailed care instructions — light, water, soil, and more.
Over 700 plants are toxic to cats and dogs according to the ASPCA. That "pretty houseplant" gift could be dangerous for your furry friends.
Calls to poison control each year are about plant ingestion. Kids, pets, and curious adults — knowing what a plant is matters.
Known plant species exist on Earth. AI can identify thousands of the most common ones from a single photo in seconds.
PictureThis and similar plant ID apps charge $30-$40/year for subscriptions. PlantOrNOT is free forever — you just need a free Groq API key.
There is no PlantOrNOT server. This is a static site on Cloudflare's CDN. Your plant photos go directly from your browser to Groq AI using your personal API key. We never see your photos or results.
Don't take our word for it — open Developer Tools → Network tab and see for yourself.
PlantOrNOT works as a standalone app on your phone — no app store needed.
This tool is free forever. If it helped you identify a mystery plant, consider supporting the project.
This tool is part of a suite of 10+ free AI-powered scanners.
Explore the orNot AI Suite →Deep ID uses AI-powered web search to identify plants — cross-referencing visual features against botanical databases and toxicity records.
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PlantOrNOT is NOT a substitute for expert botanical identification. NEVER eat wild mushrooms, berries, or plants based solely on AI identification. If a person or pet ingests a plant and shows symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or your vet immediately.
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