33+ Different Types of Peonies (and Peony Classifications)
Peonies are a tried-and-true favorite of gardeners in temperate areas around the globe. They make bright, good-smelling, large flowers that hold up well in vases. What’s not to love? Peonies are so lovely that many people even choose them as wedding flowers. They are...
Is Garlic Mustard Edible? How to Prepare It
Garlic mustard is an herbaceous plant native to Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. In North America, it’s a common weed that invades ecosystems and chokes out the native flora. Garlic mustard is also edible. In fact, it’s one of the oldest spices used in Europe....
PlantSnap Loves Australia and New Zealand!
PlantSnap is deepening our roots in the Southern Hemisphere! Most recently, we've begun working with partners in Australia and New Zealand to help plant lovers identify plant friends! Want to learn about which types of fern are endemic to New Zealand? How about the...
15+ Different Types of Cherry Trees (Cherry Tree Varieties)
Cherry trees can be used in many different ways. Their wood makes for spectacular tables, jewelry boxes, and chests. Their bark has been important to indigenous peoples for its medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Obviously, their varied and delicious fruits can...
20+ Different Holly Tree Types (Full Holly Varieties List)
Holly is a plant that permeates pop-culture. Whether you’re singing a holiday classic with your grandmother, walking along some neighborhood hedges, or brewing a cup of Yerba Mate to start your day, holly, also known as the plant genus Ilex, is often nearby when you...
30+ Different Types of Moss (And Most Common Moss Species)
Moss is a ubiquitous plant that often goes underappreciated and overlooked. As one of the first land plants, moss was able to spread across the entire globe. It's now found on every continent including Antarctica, thanks to its ability to grow in Earth's harshest...
Perennial Vegetables to Grow in North America
Imagine harvesting fresh veggies from your garden each summer without putting in the effort to start your garden from scratch. Perennial vegetables allow just that! Perennials survive the winter and return to produce again the following summer. Here, we’ve highlighted...
40+ Different Types of Daisies (And What They Look Like)
Perhaps you’ve been to the plant nursery recently and been intimidated by the huge amount of daisy-like flowers available in the seed section. There are so many different types of daisies! Or maybe you’ve been walking around your neighborhood and discovering...
5 Leaf Vine (The Virginia Creeper Vine with 5 Leaves)
The 5 leaf vine is a common plant that is native to the eastern part of North America. Its compound leaves and growth form look similar to many other plants that can be found growing near the 5 leaf vine. Specifically, many poisonous plants with irritating foliage...
10 Surprising Purslane Benefits
Purslane is a common herb that’s renowned for its medicinal benefits. Its scientific name, Portulaca oleracea, literally means “herbal purslane” and describes the plant’s edible and medicinal properties. In fact, humans have been using purslane for millennia, and now...