Free Orchid Identifier - Identify Orchids by Picture Online Free

Take a clear photo of an open flower and the leaves, upload it, and the identifier returns the most likely scientific name. Most potted orchids sold in shops are Phalaenopsis hybrids, but Dendrobium, Oncidium, Cymbidium and Cattleya are also common.

It is harder, because orchid flowers carry most of the identifying features. A leafless photo of the plant may still narrow it down by leaf shape and pseudobulbs, but a flower photo gives a much more reliable result.

Phalaenopsis has a few broad, flat leaves growing from a short base and no pseudobulbs. Dendrobium grows tall, cane-like stems with leaves along them, and flowers often appear along the upper part of the cane.

Yes. North America and Europe have many native terrestrial orchids, such as lady's slippers (Cypripedium), helleborines (Epipactis) and spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza). Many are protected, so photograph them rather than dig them up.

No. The tool returns the genus and species level scientific name, not registered hybrid or grex names. Many shop orchids are complex hybrids, so treat the result as the genus or closest species.