Plant Databases

Go Botany — Interactive database of over 1,200 common native and naturalized New England plants, many also grow in WNY!

Integrated Taxonomic Information System — Welcome to ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Here you will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center UT Austin — The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes.

National Invasive Species Information Center — Describes databases available online related to invasive plant species. See Resource Library - Databases for general resources, other species, expertise, and geographic based information.

New York Flora Atlas — The New York Flora Atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant.

Plant Finder Missouri Botanical Garden — Look up, view a photo and read about the over 6,400 plants which are growing or have been grown in the Kemper Center display gardens (plus selected additions) by scientific name, common name and/or selected plant characteristics.

UConn Plant Database–University of Connecticut — The University of Connecticut has developed this site dedicated to the ornamental attributes, appropriate use and identification of landscape plants. This site is geared toward the teaching of landscape plants and contains valuable information for students, homeowners and plant professionals.

USDA Plants Database — The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.