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Free Seed Identifier Online
Explore possible plant names from photos of seeds, pods and seed-bearing fruit. Show shape and surface detail, then compare the suggestions with the parent plant. Free online, with no app or signup needed.
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Loose seeds can be difficult to identify from a photo. The Fruit setting covers seed-bearing structures; include a pod or a parent-plant photo when possible.
How to use the seed identifier
Start with a clear photo, then compare the suggested names with the features you can see.
Get possible matches
Select Identify This Seed. Compare the suggested species, match scores and scientific names.
Check the visible traits
Use the tips below to compare your specimen. Try another view when the first suggestions are uncertain.
Photo tips for seed identification
- Photograph several intact seeds in sharp focus against a plain background.
- Keep the seed coat and surface detail visible.
- Try a separate photo of the pod, cone or fruit the seeds came from.
- Compare the parent plant's leaves or flowers if loose seeds give uncertain results.
Seed identifier questions
Can this identify a loose seed?
A loose seed may not contain enough distinctive features for a useful species match. The tool can suggest possibilities, but a pod or parent-plant photo often gives a stronger comparison.
Why is Fruit selected on the seed page?
The existing identification engine uses the Fruit category for fruit and seed-bearing structures. There is no separate seed-only classification mode.
Can I identify seeds without knowing their size?
You can upload a photo, but size and origin are useful features to compare yourself. The tool does not measure a seed or establish its viability from the image.
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