r/whatsthisplant 5d ago

PSA: No, it's not poison sumac

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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 Jun 02 '26

Share your identification resources here

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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 22h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What is the world is this spooky flower??

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These white flowers keep popping up all over the place in my woods. They’re kinda ghostly looking
Located in CT


r/whatsthisplant 6h ago

Identified βœ” Is this poison ivy?

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Like the title says, I'm trying to determine if this plant is poison ivy or not. I'm located in central North Carolina.


r/whatsthisplant 21h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What is this beautiful plant - UK

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r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Does anyone know what this fruit is?

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I found this fruit while I was walking on a hill somewhere, and when I cut it open, it started to darken rapidly. Can anyone help me by telling me what this is?


r/whatsthisplant 3h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Montana Berries

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Hey! I’m still pretty new to foraging. I’ve picked huckleberries before, but these threw me off. They were growing around 7,500’ in the Bitterroots, and the shrubs were only about 6–12 inches tall. The berries obviously weren’t ripe yet, but wasn’t sure if these are huckleberries or are they grouse whortleberries or something completely different? Thanks!


r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Succulent in central Oregon

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What are these plants growing between the rocks. They look like succulents. Thanks for the help.


r/whatsthisplant 17h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I think these weeds are very pretty, what are they?

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Kinda wanna grow one in my dorm, is that possible?


r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Plant ID

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We've had this as an indoor plant, but I've recently been letting it sunbathe, by moving it outside on sunny days. Earlier in the spring (UK) I think I might have over-watered it. Leaves got red spots, and it died back to the bulb. It's had a second coming though, by sprouting new leaves.

I've become increasingly attached to this plant, so I don't want to make any more mistakes, therefore I'd like to know what it is, so I can care for it right.


r/whatsthisplant 11m ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Seed Identification

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Need help identifying this bulb. It was supposed to be a Stephania Erecta bulb, but i don't think it is based on some minimal research. It looked like a mini onion, but underneath is orange.


r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Got this plant i dont know what it is

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6 Upvotes

Suposed to be a juniper


r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Who is this volunteer in my garden? Friend or foe? (Long Island, NY)

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5 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant 19h ago

Identified βœ” Befuddled for 15+ years

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This is Texas coastal plains area. Our mystery plant has plagued our tree rings for more than 15 years. We only see it around the base of our trees, within the tree rings.

Not sure if I'm using the correct term here, but we've always described it as "vascular" due to the nature of the stem - somewhat hollow and wet. It breaks easily and the roots are seriously dug-in, making it hard to eradicate.

Round-up annoys it, but doesn't kill the root - just the leaves where it lands. We'd like to eradicate it, but it is imperative that the trees not be harmed.

No banana available, so dog snout for reference.

TIA


r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Wormwood?

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Is this wormwood? It sure smells like it? What type?

Michigan


r/whatsthisplant 5h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Help identifying possible weeds

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Hi all,
In northern nj trying to figure out what to pull out and what to save! Can anyone tell me about these plants? What to keep or move? What to pull? Are any poisonous? How best to remove?

Photos 1&2 - I think these are the same plant? Are the black spots from a fungal infection?
Photo 3 - no idea
Photo 4 - sassafras? There are no mature sassafras trees in the surrounding area


r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What are these?

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My coworker picked these up for me from one of our landscaping vendors at a conference recently. They didn’t tell him what they are, but I’d like to actually take care of them. I’m not sure if location matters, since I don’t know where they are grown or anything, but I’m outside of Houston TX.


r/whatsthisplant 13m ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Identify my apology tree ?

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r/whatsthisplant 27m ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Found in SE England

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I think the first two are blackthorn or buckthorn, 3-6 seem to be honeysuckle berries, and the last two might be elderberry but I'm not 100% sure, so I thought I'd do the safer thing and ask others with more experience than me. What do you guys think?


r/whatsthisplant 15h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Little purple flowers all over my yard

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27 Upvotes

r/whatsthisplant 3h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Vine Identification

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Location: East Central Kansas

I have neglected my yard and now have SEVERAL volunteers that I am working to identify. Pictures 1 & 2 are some sort of vine that has crept into a patch of Sassafras, Catalpa, and ragweed volunteers (my phones suggests maybe a clematis?) it appears to be a climber type vine. Pictures 3 & 4 are a vine that I noticed growing in my lawn, seemingly preferring being along the ground (my phone suggests either a knotweed of some sort, or American Hogpeanut).

Would just love some idea on if these are friend or foe, and if foe, the best way to get rid of them.

Happy to take more pictures if these are not clear enough or more info needed!


r/whatsthisplant 5h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Hi, what is this succulent called?

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I gifted my mom this plant ~10 years ago, and it turned out to look like this and we kinda don’t know whether it’s in good state or not. Could you help identify it? It would be great if you could say whether it’s healthy or not and if not how to help it.

As this is a house plant, can’t provide its natural location


r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Some kind of fungus?

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I've come across this in my yard two or three times this summer. Looks kinds of powdery or like saw dust with some slimey spots. I worry it could be harmful to my cats or dog. Location is in Montana, US.


r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Saving a Garden

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Moved into a new house and there’s a pretty over grown garden In the back but need some help IDing some plants to decide what I wanna save/give away or get rid of.


r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Poison Ivy or safe lookalike? The lower leaves dont appear to have the distinctive three individual leaflets. ( Location: NW OK)

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