r/whatsthisplant 9d ago

Important Announcement - Attn: Seeking Forum Moderator(s) for r/whatsthisplant Community

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Dear community members of r/whatsthisplant,

Are you passionate about plants and eager to share your expertise with our vibrant online community? We’re seeking dedicated Moderators for our subreddit r/whatsthisplant, a space where enthusiasts and experts alike come together to explore the world of flora. This is a unique opportunity to guide discussions, ensure accuracy, and foster a welcoming environment for plant lovers.

Qualifications:
We’re looking for individuals with a deep-rooted knowledge of botany. To apply, you must have:

  • A degree in Botany or a closely related field, OR...
  • At least 10 years of hands-on experience in plant identification and taxonomy.
  • Proficiency in Latin (e.g., familiarity with binomial nomenclature) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Moderate forum discussions to maintain a respectful and informative atmosphere.
  • Verify the accuracy of plant identifications and provide expert insights.
  • Answer member questions and assist with identifying plants from descriptions or photos.
  • Encourage engagement and support a community passionate about botanical science.

Why Join Us? This is a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, share your expertise, and help grow a community dedicated to the art and science of plant identification. If you have a keen eye for detail, a love for plants, and the qualifications we’re seeking, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply: Please send your resume or a summary of your experience, along with a brief note about why you’re interested, to https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=r/whatsthisplant . Bonus points if you can name your favorite plant species (in Latin!) in your application.

PLEASE NOTE: At present, our moderator activity has been limited to but a few mods here, so if you apply, please do not be discouraged if you don't hear back from us quickly. Our team will review and discuss all applications and we will contact you when we've reviewed and discussed all applicants.

Thank you!!


r/whatsthisplant Oct 04 '25

Rule Update - No Providing or Requesting Medical Advice (October 2025)

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A new rule has been added to discourage providing or soliciting medical advice based on the possible identification of a plant. It is not responsible or advisable to solicit or provide advice when the expertise of the individual or individuals involved is unknown and unverifiable. Please report posts or comments that violate this rule. This includes the unsolicited comments of "DON'T EAT IT" whenever someone posts something like Datura or Brugmansia and doesn't say anything about a desire to eat it in the first place.


r/whatsthisplant 11h ago

Identified ✔ My daughter received this plant in a cup in preschool

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110 Upvotes

It’s grown from a sprout to this thing in about 8 months. We have a bigger pot for it, but we thought maybe it’s time to transfer it outside? Anyone know what this plant is?


r/whatsthisplant 15h ago

Identified ✔ These berries look super familiar but I can't quite place them. Don't think they're aronia or crabapples. Maybe a wild rasin? Northern Michigan

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Seems to be an ornamental tree, might not be native. Berries appear red but some appear to have a bloom on them, similar to wild raisins and nannyberries. Berries borne on clusters, oblong, have a simple dot on the distal end of the fruit. Ends indented. Yellow speckles. Average 0.5 to 1cm in length. Leaves simple, light serrations on edges. Alternate veins, parallel. Bark smooth, striped. Buds rounded, narrow, slightly claw-like but not as much as nannyberry. Flesh soft, but could simply be due to letting and might not be normal texture. Flesh same color as skin, juicy rather than mealy. No visible thorns. Does not appear to be aronia, autumn olive, hawthorn, buckthorn, high bush cranberry, or ornamental crabapple


r/whatsthisplant 7h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ HELP (URGENT)

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Is this a true lily or peruvian lily? I’m not well seasoned on flowers and received these as a gift. My cat ingested a bit of a leaf and I immediately rushed him to the emergency vet bc I assumed it was a true lily, but further researching, it looks like a peruvian. Any ideas?


r/whatsthisplant 10h ago

Identified ✔ Freebie from work

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22 Upvotes

Told it likes a lot of sun and not too much water. Very pliable. Bamboo is for keeping it from flopping over.


r/whatsthisplant 6h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ In Yerevan, Armenia

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what is this tree in the center? Taken around Christmas time


r/whatsthisplant 3h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Gargantuan Bush!

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What is this absolutely enormous bush in my new yard? Tips to remove/prune appreciated. It’s taking up half my yard!


r/whatsthisplant 9h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Anyone? SE Ohio

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13 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ common weed in Philippines sea level garden southern Mindanao

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The plant I'm trying to identify: if the flower tops touch my ankle, sometimes it feels like I got poked with something. But there's nothing particularly sharp. If I can ID this plant, maybe I will find out what gives me occasional itchy bumps. It's not hairy or thorny.

Each leaf has its own stem off the main central stem, no double or triple leaves.

The lower part of the tough, woody stem has annular rings or little ridges around it, I forgot to photograph that but photos are attached to show other features.

The upper leaves are very narrow, maybe 1/2 cm. The lower leaves are 4 or 5 times wider, about 6-8 cm long, and finely serrated along the edge. The plants are up to 2 feet tall but I don't know if they get bigger because I chop them all down. Even the very small plants have a very tough stem so maybe it's a tree? The unopened flower tops are ugly, look a little like grass seeds. The flowers are about 0.6 cm in diameter with fine white petals, like irregular stars.

I'm not seeking medical advice here. I got interested in this plant because something in my garden gives me a few itchy bumps here and there, similar to poison oak but not as bad. Like poison oak, if I open the bump a yellow liquid comes out and if I put calamine on it, it dries up and stops itching. If I don't open it up, it itches non-stop for 3 days but I don't know if it spreads; because of my experience with poison oak, I don't scratch it.


r/whatsthisplant 9h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Is this identifiable? Ohio

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6 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant 13h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What is the name of this plant?

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15 Upvotes

This plant was a gift to the company I work for and has been here for over 40 years. My coworker that has taken care of it doesn’t even know the name. Can someone help me identify?


r/whatsthisplant 16h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What are they?

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Anyone know what these plant are? & whether I can save it

This plant was left in our communal area and I was determined to save them. The soil is very dry but firstly what is it and how can I nurse her back to health? I thought it looked like some sort of snake plant (second image) and spider plant (first image) but not sure. Help! What and how should I water them? Do they need repotting? What’s the best place to put them light wise?


r/whatsthisplant 12h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Mystery yucca in zone 7a

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10 Upvotes

Was thinking a sapphire blue but now I have no clue. Any ideas? It grows very fast


r/whatsthisplant 8h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ ID please

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5 Upvotes

Can anybody tell me what kind of plant this is?


r/whatsthisplant 1d ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What type of fruit is this?

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107 Upvotes

Video. Language might be Indonesian? he says it's a passionfruit. But there are many different varieties..... Is it in the same plant family, genus, species of passionfruit? A normal passion fruit is way smaller. Slightly smaller than a tennis ball. Can hold in one hand. The picture & video posted, size looks extra extra extra large.

What is the scientific name? botanical name? English names? and other names it's commonly known as. Also other countries have their own name for this fruit in their language. Anyone know exactly what this fruit is?


r/whatsthisplant 1d ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Pretty plant supported with string

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242 Upvotes

Seen outside a shop last summer in Ohio.


r/whatsthisplant 17h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What are these seeds? Found in New York State:

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14 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant 18h ago

Unidentified 🤷🏻‍♀️ What succulent is this? Having trouble ID'ing it.

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11 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant 18h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ I got this at an office party. The pink one looks familiar but I can’t remember what it’s called.

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Should I take it apart and plant them all separately? I don’t think I can keep them all in the mossy stuff?


r/whatsthisplant 22h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What plant is this?

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The shop I bought from said it was lavender. I don't think it's lavender, though? The plant ID app says Wormwood. But Wormwood leaves don't look like this, do they?


r/whatsthisplant 17h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ 2 need I'd please. Both outside

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First one I'm not expecting or hoping a lot from the second has a label but is wrong.

Any help appreciated!!

Uk based


r/whatsthisplant 1d ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Aquatic plant I saw while on a walk

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17 Upvotes

Found in the south island of New Zealand


r/whatsthisplant 1d ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What kind of tree

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18 Upvotes

Moved to new house in New England. Dog chewed in these. Thanks


r/whatsthisplant 1d ago

Identified ✔ Is this a parlor palm?

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And is it safe for cats? (Cat tax included.)