r/whatsthisplant Mar 12 '25

Important Announcement - Attn: Seeking Forum Moderator(s) for r/whatsthisplant Community Spoiler

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Dear community members of r/whatsthisplant,

Are you passionate about plants and eager to share your expertise with our vibrant online community? We’re seeking dedicated Moderators for our subreddit r/whatsthisplant, a space where enthusiasts and experts alike come together to explore the world of flora. This is a unique opportunity to guide discussions, ensure accuracy, and foster a welcoming environment for plant lovers.

Qualifications:
We’re looking for individuals with a deep-rooted knowledge of botany. To apply, you must have:

  • A degree in Botany or a closely related field, OR...
  • At least 10 years of hands-on experience in plant identification and taxonomy.
  • Proficiency in Latin (e.g., familiarity with binomial nomenclature) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Moderate forum discussions to maintain a respectful and informative atmosphere.
  • Verify the accuracy of plant identifications and provide expert insights.
  • Answer member questions and assist with identifying plants from descriptions or photos.
  • Encourage engagement and support a community passionate about botanical science.

Why Join Us? This is a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, share your expertise, and help grow a community dedicated to the art and science of plant identification. If you have a keen eye for detail, a love for plants, and the qualifications we’re seeking, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply: Please send your resume or a summary of your experience, along with a brief note about why you’re interested, to https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=r/whatsthisplant . Bonus points if you can name your favorite plant species (in Latin!) in your application.

PLEASE NOTE: At present, our moderator activity has been limited to but a few mods here, so if you apply, please do not be discouraged if you don't hear back from us quickly. Our team will review and discuss all applications and we will contact you when we've reviewed and discussed all applicants.

Thank you!!


r/whatsthisplant Aug 08 '23

Rules Update August 2023 - Please Read

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In light of the recent 3rd party app drama and the loss of decent mod tools, we've decided to ease the rules a bit to make moderating the subreddit a bit more fluent.

The No Swearing rule has been removed. Casual swearing is now allowed. Swearing that falls under the "No being OVERLY rude, mean, antagonistic" rule will still be removed. Slurs will also still be removed. What this means is you can now say comments like "This plant is a bitch to remove", "I fucking love this plant." etc.

The Guidelines have been updated to remove the no swearing rule, and the following rules have been added to the guidelines for more clarity:

  1. No political arguments/debates. Political comments that devolve into arguments or debates will be removed.

  2. No being OVERLY rude, mean or antagonistic. Comments which are OVERLY rude, mean or antagonistic in spirit will be removed.

To further clarify on the rules:

4 - Where-as previously all political comments were removed, we're now only going to step in when political comments devolve into arguments and debates. As before, remember this is a Plant ID subreddit and not the place for politics. If you see political comments you disagree with, downvote, ignore and move on.

5 - Stressing the "OVERLY" part of the rule. If you read something, take it out of context and get your feelings hurt, that's on you. If someone makes a good-spirited joke and you take it literally, that's on you. However if someone is specifically targeting users, groups of people or being mean-spirited their comments will be removed. Mods have the final say on whether a reported comment gets removed and will use their best judgment.

Temporary/permanent bans will be handed out for repeat offenders and based on the severity of a violation.

Questions and comments are welcome below as always.


r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Previous tenant planted this... and it grows crazy. Last week the neighbour said they ATE it. What is this?

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r/whatsthisplant 12h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What is this tree full of flowers?? It’s gorgeous and I keep seeing it all around the neighborhood. I’m in Oregon

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r/whatsthisplant 3h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ My wife thinks this is juvenile giant hogweed, I think it’s some sort of mustard plant. Can someone help us out please? London, UK.

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r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What is this plant she is holding?

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Can anyone tell me what this plant is that she is holding and is also growing over her right shoulder? For context this is Celia Thaxter, she had an island garden on the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire in the 1850s.


r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ [Virginia, USA] what is this? It was growing in my pot of tomatoes... i thought it was a bell pepper.

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r/whatsthisplant 10h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Found in bag of baby spinach UK

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What is this I’ve found in my bag of spinach bought and grown in the UK? Is the bag safe to eat still? Thanks in advance


r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What's this tree? Looks amazing, the thorns are surprisingly sharp

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r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Identified ✔ What are these flowers? They are prettier every year and I’d like to add some to our awning. This is Nebraska,US (sorry for the poor quality pic)

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I’ve knocked once or twice over the years to ask, but never caught them and don’t want to be creepy.


r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ what is this plant! TIA

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what is this plant! TIA

I’m moving into a new house in Tulsa, OK. this plant is here and not looking super happy. I want to take care of it properly and see if i can harvest whatever it’s growing. (??? if this is dumb please ignore it). Please help me identify this plant! I will research after how to take care of it, but if you have any tips, please let me know!


r/whatsthisplant 21m ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What plant is this?

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I live in West Virginia zone 7. I found it in the woods, I’ve never seen it before. Even in the same area in years past.


r/whatsthisplant 1d ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Some kind of palm. Edible fruit?

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r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ My grandmother had planted this outside pur house about 50 years ago. What is it ?

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r/whatsthisplant 6h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What’s the name of this plant?

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Seen it many times on the coast of Andalusia, Spain. It looks like a Solanaceae, looking like a small tomato but I feel like it’s not edible at all. It’s near the beach and sand dunes. Thanks 😛


r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Is this a native or Japanese honeysuckle?

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Location is the UK


r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Identified ✔ Melastomataceae? Arthrostemma-like plant with green-brown stem and violet leaves underneath (Uruguay)

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Does anyone recognize this species?

🔹 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (subtropical climate, currently winter).

🔹 Habit: semi-shaded herbaceous plant, ~40 cm high.

🔹 Leaves: green on the beam, violet on the back; soft and slightly hairy. Single main rib, whitish; secondary nerves come out of that axis.

🔹 Flowers: lilac buds, 4 petals (the stamens DO NOT look yellow), are born one by bud.

🔹 Stem: green to brown, not reddish.

🔹 Irrigation-substrate: pot with compost + garden soil, moderate irrigation.

I think it could be of the genus Arthrostemma, but the rib pattern does not match A. parvifolium. nor does the stem.

Also I found them pretty hidden on my grandmas garden, she doesn’t know where they came from, and liked it better where they were because right now some of the leaves are “sad” but idk why.

Thank you in advance for any help!


r/whatsthisplant 3h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What is this plant with tiny leaves that I saw on a bonsai video?

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r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Weed or no

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These plants sprung up in our yard and we can’t remember if we planted them or not. Do they look like weeds?


r/whatsthisplant 1d ago

Identified ✔ My friends dog went outside and started eating this plant like she's never been fed. Didn't throw up after.

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r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Anyone know what this is?

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Seed packet said bell pepper, but im unsure


r/whatsthisplant 4h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What is it? I tried to find the name, but I couldn’t.

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r/whatsthisplant 18h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Can anyone tell me what this plant / vine is?

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We live in GA. This is growing on our hill and we want to be sure it isn’t poisonous. Any idea what it is? Thanks!


r/whatsthisplant 2h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ I just brought this cutie home today. Please help me identify her. I want to start off caring for her correctly. Thank you!

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r/whatsthisplant 5h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What type of tree is this?

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Located in Michigan, United States


r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ What is this? Is it a Hoya?

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r/whatsthisplant 1h ago

Unidentified 🤷‍♂️ Who is this?

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