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Where can someone identify this plant?

Communities that put a name to a plant from a photo — and where to go instead if the plant is sick.

For a name, use an identification community. For a plant that looks ill, a diagnosis community is the better fit; identification rooms usually remove care questions.

Where to ask

r/whatsthisplant

Best for: Quick ID of any plant (mushrooms accepted too).

Why it fits: Its public description: “A community of plant enthusiasts where anyone can upload photos of plant(s) they would like identified.”

Members in our directory: 1.8M

Rules to know before posting:

  • Posts must be about identifying one or more plants.
  • No marketing, advertising, soliciting or selling.

Read r/whatsthisplant’s current rules on Reddit

r/PlantIdentification

Best for: A second opinion, with location details.

Why it fits: Its public description: “Submit photos, location, and any text info that you have... And we ID the plant”

Rules to know before posting:

  • Do not ask or recommend whether a plant is edible.
  • Plant identification posts only — mushrooms and fungi are not plants here.
  • No AI-generated photos and no YouTube videos.

Read r/PlantIdentification’s current rules on Reddit

r/plantclinic

Best for: Your own plant looks sick and you want a diagnosis.

Why it fits: Its public description: “If you're wondering "What's wrong with my plant?", we will help you diagnose and treat it!”

Rules to know before posting:

  • Posts must ask for a diagnosis and include at least one photo.
  • Photos are not enough: add supporting information about care and conditions.
  • Search first; frequently asked questions may be removed.

Read r/plantclinic’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

  • Photograph the leaves (both sides), stem, flowers or fruit, and the whole plant.
  • Add your region — many look-alikes differ by location.
  • Never eat a plant based on an online ID.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.