Plant Database API gives you access to extensive data on over 100,000 plant species. From common crops (rice, wheat, maize, rye), houseplants (chrysanthemum, aloe vera, alocasia, ficus), wild plants (dandelion, ground elder, chickweed, nettle, cleavers) and garden ornamentals (sunflowers, lily, azaleas, rose, begonia, ferns), our API covers a wide range of plants to meet almost anyone’s needs.
Explore the taxonomy and classification of plants for each species. These include but are not limited to: common names, scientific names, kingdom, subkingdom, superdivision, division, class, order, family, genus, species, etc.
Learn about key characteristics of each species like growth form, growth rate, height, lifespan, color, active growth period, leaf retention and more.
Access information on the growth requirements of various plants, including fertility requirement, drought tolerance, maximum and minimum pH, precipitation, temperature, adaptability to textured soils and various other plant data growth requirements.
Obtain plant reproduction information like bloom period, fruit/seed abundance, fruit/seed period begin & end, seed spread rate and many more plant data parameters about plant reproduction.
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| Parameter | Data Type | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|---|
plant_id | String | Unique identifier for the plant | PLNT001 |
scientific_name | String | Scientific name of the plant | Zea mays |
symbol | String | USDA symbol for the plant | ZEAMX |
common_name | String | Common name of the plant | Corn |
family | String | Family name of the plant | Poaceae |
genus | String | Genus name of the plant | Zea |
species | String | Species name of the plant | Mays |
duration | String | Life duration of the plant (e.g., annual, perennial) | Annual |
kingdom | String | Kingdom classification of the plant | Plantae |
subkingdom | String | Subkingdom classification of the plant | Tracheobionta |
superdivision | String | Superdivision classification of the plant | Spermatophyta |
division | String | Division classification of the plant | Magnoliophyta |
class | String | Class classification of the plant | Liliopsida |
subclass | String | Subclass classification of the plant | Commelinidae |
order | String | Order classification of the plant | Poales |
growth_habit | String | Growth habit of the plant (e.g., tree, shrub, herb) | Herb |
native_status | String | Native status (e.g., native, introduced) | Native |
wetland_regions | String | Wetland regions where the plant is commonly found | FACU |
image_url | String | URL for an image of the plant | https://example.com/corn.jpg |
active_growth_period | String | Time period during which the plant is actively growing | Spring to Summer |
bloat | String | Indicates if the plant causes bloat in livestock | No |
cn_ratio | String | Carbon to Nitrogen ratio | High |
coppice_potential | String | Potential for coppicing (cutting back to ground level for regrowth) | Yes |
fall_conspicuous | String | Visibility of the plant during the fall | Yes |
fire_resistant | String | Indicates if the plant is resistant to fire | No |
flower_color | String | Primary color of the flowers | Yellow |
flower_conspicuous | String | Visibility of the flowers | Yes |
foliage_color | String | Primary color of the foliage | Green |
foliage_porosity_summer | String | Foliage porosity during summer | Moderate |
foliage_porosity_winter | String | Foliage porosity during winter | Low |
foliage_texture | String | Texture of the foliage | Coarse |
fruit_seed_color | String | Primary color of the fruit or seed | Brown |
fruit_seed_conspicuous | String | Visibility of the fruit or seed | Yes |
growth_form | String | Form of growth (e.g., tree, shrub, vine) | Tree |
growth_rate | String | Rate of growth (e.g., slow, moderate, fast) | Fast |
height_20_years_max_ft | Integer | Maximum height of the plant in feet at 20 years | 50 |
height_mature_ft | Integer | Mature height of the plant in feet | 100 |
known_allelopath | String | Indicates if the plant has known allelopathic effects | Yes |
leaf_retention | String | Indicates if the plant retains its leaves | Evergreen |
lifespan | String | Lifespan of the plant (e.g., short, moderate, long) | Long |
low_growing_grass | String | Indicates if the plant is a low-growing grass | No |
nitrogen_fixation | String | Ability of the plant to fix nitrogen | High |
resprout_ability | String | Ability of the plant to resprout after being cut or damaged | Yes |
shape_and_orientation | String | Shape and orientation of the plant (e.g., upright, spreading) | Upright |
toxicity | String | Indicates if the plant is toxic | Yes |
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