Discover useful plants of the world
A comprehensive collaborative platform and social network for ethnobotanists, farmers, cooks and plant enthusiasts around the world.
Identify a plant
Upload a photo and get instant suggestions from PlantNet’s identification engine. You can then look up the species in our database for uses, distribution, and more.
Select or drop up to 4 photos of one plant. Large photos are compressed for transfer.
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A shared record for diverse knowledge
Plantuse compiles data from major databases and resources for each plant, then lets the community improve and extend it. Contributors can collaboratively edit articles, add common names in any language, and submit use reports following the EBDCS standard so that uses are recorded in a consistent, comparable way.
You can add structured data (e.g. plant properties, distribution), document cultivars and landraces, and join the discussion forum attached to each plant and each cultivar—so identification, uses, and local knowledge stay in one place and evolve together.
Food systems that strengthen biodiversity
Our work focuses on neglected and underutilized species in regions where nutrition, livelihoods, and conservation intersect. We support research that considers both ecological diversity and cultural practices—building toward food systems that protect and regenerate biodiversity while honoring traditional knowledge and climate-resilient plants.
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Search by species, use, or geography. Discover documented plants and their diverse regional applications.
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Explore plant diversity and uses on an interactive map. Filter by region, species, or use type and discover where plants are documented or observed.
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Join researchers and practitioners worldwide. Share observations, document cultivars, and help preserve botanical heritage.
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