Plants Data API

The Plants Data API provides an extensive database of plant information.

About the API:

The Plants Data API is a comprehensive database of plant information that offers a wealth of data for developers and researchers to integrate into their projects or studies. One of the primary features of this API is its ability to search for plant information by either common or scientific name. Each plant entry in the API is listed with a variety of properties, including genus, species, family, growth habit, duration, and growth rate, providing a comprehensive understanding of each plant.

In addition to these general plant properties, the Plants Data API also provides a wealth of detailed information for each entry. Some of the most important properties included in the API for each plant entry are mature height, foliage texture, flower color, fruit color, toxicity, drought tolerance, shade tolerance, temperature minimum, and lumber product availability. This information can be used to help identify plants and to inform decisions about their suitability for specific environments or purposes.

With its easy-to-use interface, the Plants Data API is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the world of plants. Whether you're a researcher studying plant biology, a developer building a gardening app, or simply a nature enthusiast looking to learn more about the flora around you, this API offers a rich and diverse collection of information to explore.

What your API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

It will receive a parameter and provide you with a JSON.

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

Gardening apps and websites can use the API to provide users with detailed information about plants, including their growth habits, optimal growing conditions, and potential uses.

Landscaping companies can use the API to identify and recommend plants that are best suited for a particular environment or project.

Educational institutions can use the API to teach students about plant biology and taxonomy and to provide examples of common and scientific plant names.

Botanical gardens and arboretums can use the API to create interactive exhibits that showcase the diversity of plant life.

Researchers studying plant biology can use the API to collect and analyze data on plant species and characteristics.

Conservation organizations can use the API to identify endangered or threatened plant species and to develop conservation strategies.

Agricultural companies can use the API to identify crops that are best suited for a particular climate or soil type.

Herbal medicine practitioners can use the API to identify plants with specific medicinal properties and to learn more about their traditional uses.

Environmental groups can use the API to assess the impact of climate change on plant species and to develop strategies for mitigating its effects.

Nature enthusiasts can use the API to identify plants in their local environment, learn more about their characteristics, and appreciate their beauty.

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Basic Plan: 20,000 API Calls.

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API Documentation

Endpoints


The Lookup By Familiar Name endpoint allows users to easily search for plant information based on a plant's common name. With comprehensive information for each plant entry in the API, users can access properties like genus, species, family, and growth rate, as well as important characteristics such as mature height, drought tolerance, and toxicity. This endpoint is particularly useful for those interested in gardening, landscaping, or learning more about the plants in their local environment. By providing easy access to detailed plant information, the Lookup by Familiar Name endpoint helps users make informed decisions about which plants to grow and how to care for them.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/1852/plants+data+api/1514/lookup+by+familiar+name
                                                                            
                                                                        

Lookup By Familiar Name - Endpoint Features

Object Description
CN [Required] CN: For example: maidencane
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [
  {
    "_id": "63ef4eb7476230641c4c0fbc",
    "UID": 606,
    "pid": 937,
    "Genus": "Panicum",
    "Species": "hemitomon",
    "ScientificName": "Panicum hemitomon",
    "CommonName": "maidencane",
    "Category": "Monocot",
    "Family": "Poaceae",
    "FamilySymbol": "POACEA",
    "FamilyCommonName": "Grass family",
    "xOrder": "Cyperales",
    "SubClass": "Commelinidae",
    "Class": "Liliopsida",
    "Division": "Magnoliophyta",
    "SuperDivision": "Spermatophyta",
    "SubKingdom": "Tracheobionta",
    "Kingdom": "Plantae",
    "ITIS_TSN": "40909",
    "Duration": "Perennial",
    "GrowthHabit": "Graminoid",
    "MaxHeight20Yrs": "0",
    "MatureHeight": "0",
    "MinFrostFreeDays": "0",
    "pH_Minimum": "0",
    "pH_Maximum": "0",
    "Min_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Max_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Precipitation_Minimum": "0",
    "Precipitation_Maximum": "0",
    "RootDepthMinimum": "0",
    "TemperatureMinimum": "0",
    "Seeds_per_Pound": "0"
  },
  {
    "_id": "63ef4ed4476230641c4c6af0",
    "UID": 23954,
    "pid": 25830,
    "Genus": "Amphicarpum",
    "Species": "NA",
    "ScientificName": "Amphicarpum",
    "CommonName": "maidencane",
    "Category": "Monocot",
    "Family": "Poaceae",
    "FamilySymbol": "POACEA",
    "FamilyCommonName": "Grass family",
    "xOrder": "Cyperales",
    "SubClass": "Commelinidae",
    "Class": "Liliopsida",
    "Division": "Magnoliophyta",
    "SuperDivision": "Spermatophyta",
    "SubKingdom": "Tracheobionta",
    "Kingdom": "Plantae",
    "ITIS_TSN": "41383",
    "MaxHeight20Yrs": "0",
    "MatureHeight": "0",
    "MinFrostFreeDays": "0",
    "pH_Minimum": "0",
    "pH_Maximum": "0",
    "Min_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Max_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Precipitation_Minimum": "0",
    "Precipitation_Maximum": "0",
    "RootDepthMinimum": "0",
    "TemperatureMinimum": "0",
    "Seeds_per_Pound": "0"
  },
  {
    "_id": "63ef4ed4476230641c4c6afc",
    "UID": 23966,
    "pid": 25842,
    "Genus": "Amphicarpum",
    "Species": "NA",
    "ScientificName": "Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum",
    "CommonName": "Muhlenberg maidencane",
    "Category": "Monocot",
    "Family": "Poaceae",
    "FamilySymbol": "POACEA",
    "FamilyCommonName": "Grass family",
    "xOrder": "Cyperales",
    "SubClass": "Commelinidae",
    "Class": "Liliopsida",
    "Division": "Magnoliophyta",
    "SuperDivision": "Spermatophyta",
    "SubKingdom": "Tracheobionta",
    "Kingdom": "Plantae",
    "ITIS_TSN": "41386",
    "Duration": "Perennial",
    "GrowthHabit": "Graminoid",
    "MaxHeight20Yrs": "0",
    "MatureHeight": "0",
    "MinFrostFreeDays": "0",
    "pH_Minimum": "0",
    "pH_Maximum": "0",
    "Min_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Max_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Precipitation_Minimum": "0",
    "Precipitation_Maximum": "0",
    "RootDepthMinimum": "0",
    "TemperatureMinimum": "0",
    "Seeds_per_Pound": "0"
  },
  {
    "_id": "63ef4ed4476230641c4c6b08",
    "UID": 23978,
    "pid": 25854,
    "Genus": "Amphicarpum",
    "Species": "NA",
    "ScientificName": "Amphicarpum purshii",
    "CommonName": "blue maidencane",
    "Category": "Monocot",
    "Family": "Poaceae",
    "FamilySymbol": "POACEA",
    "FamilyCommonName": "Grass family",
    "xOrder": "Cyperales",
    "SubClass": "Commelinidae",
    "Class": "Liliopsida",
    "Division": "Magnoliophyta",
    "SuperDivision": "Spermatophyta",
    "SubKingdom": "Tracheobionta",
    "Kingdom": "Plantae",
    "ITIS_TSN": "41387",
    "Duration": "Annual, Perennial",
    "GrowthHabit": "Graminoid",
    "MaxHeight20Yrs": "0",
    "MatureHeight": "0",
    "MinFrostFreeDays": "0",
    "pH_Minimum": "0",
    "pH_Maximum": "0",
    "Min_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Max_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Precipitation_Minimum": "0",
    "Precipitation_Maximum": "0",
    "RootDepthMinimum": "0",
    "TemperatureMinimum": "0",
    "Seeds_per_Pound": "0"
  }
]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Lookup By Familiar Name - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/1852/plants+data+api/1514/lookup+by+familiar+name?CN=maidencane' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

The Lookup by Taxonomic Name endpoint allows users to easily search for plant information based on a plant's scientific name. With comprehensive information for each plant entry in the API, users can access properties like genus, species, family, and growth rate, as well as important characteristics such as mature height, drought tolerance, and toxicity. This endpoint is particularly useful for researchers, botanists, and other professionals who require accurate scientific information about plants. By providing easy access to detailed plant information, the Lookup by Taxonomic Name endpoint helps users identify and classify plants, as well as learn more about their biological characteristics and potential uses.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/1852/plants+data+api/1515/lookup+by+taxonomic+name
                                                                            
                                                                        

Lookup by Taxonomic Name - Endpoint Features

Object Description
SN [Required] For example: Panicum hemitomon
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [
  {
    "_id": "63ef4eb7476230641c4c0fbc",
    "UID": 606,
    "pid": 937,
    "Genus": "Panicum",
    "Species": "hemitomon",
    "ScientificName": "Panicum hemitomon",
    "CommonName": "maidencane",
    "Category": "Monocot",
    "Family": "Poaceae",
    "FamilySymbol": "POACEA",
    "FamilyCommonName": "Grass family",
    "xOrder": "Cyperales",
    "SubClass": "Commelinidae",
    "Class": "Liliopsida",
    "Division": "Magnoliophyta",
    "SuperDivision": "Spermatophyta",
    "SubKingdom": "Tracheobionta",
    "Kingdom": "Plantae",
    "ITIS_TSN": "40909",
    "Duration": "Perennial",
    "GrowthHabit": "Graminoid",
    "MaxHeight20Yrs": "0",
    "MatureHeight": "0",
    "MinFrostFreeDays": "0",
    "pH_Minimum": "0",
    "pH_Maximum": "0",
    "Min_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Max_PlantingDensity": "0",
    "Precipitation_Minimum": "0",
    "Precipitation_Maximum": "0",
    "RootDepthMinimum": "0",
    "TemperatureMinimum": "0",
    "Seeds_per_Pound": "0"
  }
]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Lookup by Taxonomic Name - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/1852/plants+data+api/1515/lookup+by+taxonomic+name?SN=Panicum hemitomon' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

The Lookup by ID endpoint is a convenient way for users to search for specific plant information within the API. By inputting the plant's unique ID, users can access a comprehensive list of properties for each plant entry, including genus, species, family, and growth rate. Additionally, important characteristics such as mature height, toxicity, and drought tolerance are available, making it easier for users to identify and classify plants. This endpoint is particularly useful for users who already have access to a plant's ID and want to quickly retrieve detailed information without having to search for it manually.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/1852/plants+data+api/1516/lookup+by+id
                                                                            
                                                                        

Lookup by ID - Endpoint Features

Object Description
id [Required] id. For example: 63ef4eb7476230641c4c0fbc
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {
  "_id": "63ef4eb7476230641c4c0fbc",
  "UID": 606,
  "pid": 937,
  "Genus": "Panicum",
  "Species": "hemitomon",
  "ScientificName": "Panicum hemitomon",
  "CommonName": "maidencane",
  "Category": "Monocot",
  "Family": "Poaceae",
  "FamilySymbol": "POACEA",
  "FamilyCommonName": "Grass family",
  "xOrder": "Cyperales",
  "SubClass": "Commelinidae",
  "Class": "Liliopsida",
  "Division": "Magnoliophyta",
  "SuperDivision": "Spermatophyta",
  "SubKingdom": "Tracheobionta",
  "Kingdom": "Plantae",
  "ITIS_TSN": "40909",
  "Duration": "Perennial",
  "GrowthHabit": "Graminoid",
  "MaxHeight20Yrs": "0",
  "MatureHeight": "0",
  "MinFrostFreeDays": "0",
  "pH_Minimum": "0",
  "pH_Maximum": "0",
  "Min_PlantingDensity": "0",
  "Max_PlantingDensity": "0",
  "Precipitation_Minimum": "0",
  "Precipitation_Maximum": "0",
  "RootDepthMinimum": "0",
  "TemperatureMinimum": "0",
  "Seeds_per_Pound": "0"
}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Lookup by ID - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/1852/plants+data+api/1516/lookup+by+id?id=63ef4eb7476230641c4c0fbc' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

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After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Plants Data API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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