Other plant databases & plant-related sites

Grass Manual on the Web

Materials for this website were developed as a part of the Manual of Grasses for North America project.
http://www.herbarium.usu.edu/webmanual/

NatureServe Explorer

An authoritative source for information on more than 65,000 plants, animals, and ecosystems of the United States and Canada. Explorer includes particularly in-depth coverage for rare and endangered species.
http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/

Angiosperm Phylogeny Website

A set of characterizations of all orders and families of extant angiosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms, i.e. all seed plants.
http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/Research/APweb/welcome.html

South Carolina Plant Atlas

The purpose of this Atlas is to show, on a county by county basis, the distribution of all native and naturalized ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms, and angiosperms of South Carolina.
http://herbarium.biol.sc.edu/scplantatlas.html

NCU Flora of the Southeastern United States

The goal of the NCU Flora of the Southeastern United States is to provide information on the collection records, ecology, geographic distribution, and taxonomic concepts of the vascular flora of the region, including a distribution map and related information for each species.
http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/seflora/firstviewer.htm

The Vascular Plant Atlas of Georgia

An online source of vouchered information for the distribution of plants within Georgia.
http://www.plantbio.uga.edu/herbarium/GeorgiaAtlas/index.html

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants

A comprehensive searchable database of vascular plants in the State of Florida.
http://www.plantatlas.usf.edu/

Missouri Plants

Excellent photographs and detailed descriptions of the flowering and non-flowering plants of Missouri. Plants are categorized by flower color and/or leaf characteristics.
http://www.missouriplants.com/

North Carolina Plant Photos

Photographs of North Carolina plants, arranged alphabetically with date and location.
http://www.carolinanature.com/plants/

Southeastern Flora

An online resource to assist you in identifying native or naturalized wildflowers you may find in the southeastern United States. Define a few characteristics about your plant specimen, and the visual photo search results will help you narrow your selection to the exact species.
http://southeasternflora.com

Alabama Plants

Excellent photographs and detailed descriptions of the flowering and non-flowering plants of Alabama. Plants are categorized by flower color and/or leaf characteristics.
http://www.alabamaplants.com/

Wildflowers of the Southeastern United States

A more or less eclectic and ever growing database of plants found in one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world.
http://2bnthewild.com/index2.shtml

Celebrating Wildflowers

Celebrating Wildflowers is dedicated to the enjoyment of the thousands of wildflowers growing on our national forests and grasslands, and to educating the public about the many values of native plants. The site includes information on pollinators, native plant gardening, landscaping for wildlife, the importance of local ecotypes, genetic considerations, rare plants, wildflower ethics, unique natural communities, as well as pages "just for kids," and teacher resources.
http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

This native plants database includes over 7000 plant species native to North America, and allows you to search for plants based on a combination of characteristics, such as light and water requirements, bloom color and season.
http://www.wildflower.org/plants

Plant Information Center

The intent of the Plant Information Center (PIC) is to connect the research community and the general public (including school children) so that primary research materials owned by the University of North Carolina can be made available to these new audiences and that expert knowledge may also be shared. PIC is also driven by the desire to nurture the interest and enthusiasm of these audiences in the study of trees, plants, and natural history.
http://www.ibiblio.org/pic/

Poisonous Plants of North Carolina

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/poison/poison.htm

Wildflowers, Shrubs, Trees, and Vines of North Carolina

http://www.duke.edu/~jspippen/plants/plants.htm/

Non-native and Invasive Forest Plants Workshops for Landowners

http://www.ncsu-feop.org/NNI/PPT/index.html

Shrubs of the Southeastern United States

http://www.plantbio.uga.edu/herbarium/seshrubs/index.htm

Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

http://www.carolinanature.com/trees/

Pines of South Carolina

http://herbarium.biol.sc.edu/pines.html

Tree Identification Fact Sheets from Virginia Tech

http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/factsheets.cfm

Tree Identification for South Carolina

http://www.state.sc.us/forest/reftree.htm

Field Guide to Native Oak Species of Eastern North America

This field guide provides species descriptions for the 50 native oaks found to occur east of the 100th meridian in North America north of Mexico. Other features included are: county-level distribution maps, distribution according to ecoregion, leaf keys, indices of common and scientific names, a glossary, species summary tables including synonymous species, and a fold-out leaf identification chart. FHTET-2003-01. US Forest Service Publication, out of print. (Download a PDF)

Tree Bark ID

Tips on identifying trees by their bark, along with bark photographs of native trees found in the vicinity of Raleigh, North Carolina.
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/plantbiology/ncsc/happy2_files/happy2.htm

Georgia Champion Trees

http://www.gfc.state.ga.us/ForestManagement/ChampionTree.cfm

South Carolina Champion Trees

http://www.clemson.edu/public/champtree

Tallest Examples of Eastern Native Trees

http://www.nativetreesociety.org/bigtree/webpage_tall_tree_list.htm

The Natural Communities of South Carolina,

initial classification and description, by John B. Nelson (1986)
http://herbarium.biol.sc.edu/communities.html

Guide to the Natural Communities of North Carolina,

Fourth approximation, by Michael P. Schafale (March 2012) (Download a PDF)

Wetland Plant Identification

This site seeks to facilitate the identification of common wetland plants of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of the Carolinas.
http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/wetland/library/PrefaceNEW.cfm/

A Rescuer's Guide to Georgia Native Plants

This unique site changes each month, with pictures illustrating what the plants look like "now."
http://georgianatives.net

TVA Native Plant Selector

Search for plants native to the Tennessee Valley by criteria such as plant height, soil conditions, etc.
http://www.tva.com/river/landandshore/stabilization/plantsearch.htm

Native Plants for Georgia: Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines

A University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service guide to native plants for Georgia gardens.
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B987/B987-contents.htm/

Native Plants for Georgia: Ferns

A University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service guide to native ferns for Georgia gardens.
http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=7827

Going Native: Urban landscaping for wildlife with native plants

Why and how to go native! Includes a 10-minute video and three downloadable publications entitled Managing Backyards and Other Urban Habitats for Birds, Butterflies in Your Backyard, and Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants.
http://www.ncsu.edu/goingnative/whygo/index.html

Common Woody Landscape Plants

from Clemson University Extension Service
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/landscape_ornamentals/id_guide/botanical_name.html
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/landscape_ornamentals/id_guide/common_name.html

Native Plant Center: Chesapeake Region

Search this database for native plants by region, plant type, sun exposure, soil texture, and/or soil moisture. The site also includes the downloadable US Fish and Wildlife Service publication Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping: Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
http://www.nativeplantcenter.net/

Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Native Alternatives

A suggested list of native plants to use as alternatives to commonly planted but invasive species.
http://www.bbg.org/nativealternatives

GardenSmart PlantWise

Use the Invasive to Native Translator to find native alternatives for common invasive plants.
http://www.wildflower.org/alternatives/index.php

Native Plant Alternatives

Leaving old garden standards behind is difficult but necessary if our natural parks, forests, and fields are to have a future. When you are ready to eradicate those unruly invasives from your garden and add some new choices to your plant inventory, the National Arboretum and the US Forest Service offer recommendations for the Mid-Atlantic region.
http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/nativegardening/alternatives.shtml

PlantNative

A site dedicated to moving native plants and naturescaping into mainstream landscaping practices, this includes tutorials, regional plant lists, and native plant nurseries.
http://www.plantnative.com/

Weed Library

The National Gardening Association's collection of "weeds" common in gardens, lawns, and landscapes along with the essential information you need for identifying and managing them.
http://www.garden.org/weedlibrary/