Explore Plants
Discover the fascinating world of plants, organized by their taxonomic classification. Explore orders, families, genera, and individual plant species.
About Plant Classification
Plants are classified using a hierarchical system that starts with broad categories and narrows down to specific species. This taxonomic system helps botanists and gardeners understand plant relationships and characteristics.
Orders represent a high-level classification that groups related plant families. Families gather genera with common characteristics, while Genera (singular: genus) contain closely related species.
Exploring plants through their taxonomy can reveal fascinating evolutionary relationships and help you become more familiar with the plant world. Use the navigation above to discover plants at different classification levels.
