Edible & ornamental
Rosaceae
The rose family
From apples and pears to roses and strawberries, Rosaceae connects many favorite fruits and ornamental shrubs through shared flower and fruit structures.
Plant knowledge for everyone
Explore the world of botanical families in one clean, visual guide.
BotanicalFamilies.us is a lightweight reference for gardeners, students, and plant lovers who want to understand how plants are related—without getting lost in textbooks.
Plant families
Start with a few familiar families
Each family page gives you key traits, common genera, everyday examples, and simple visuals so you can quickly recognize related plants in the wild, garden, or classroom.
Herbs & spices
Lamiaceae
The mint family
Known for square stems and aromatic leaves, this family brings us mint, basil, rosemary, lavender, and many of the herbs used in kitchens around the world.
Global favorites
Asteraceae
The daisy family
One of the largest plant families, Asteraceae includes daisies, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and many weeds and wildflowers with composite flower heads.
How this site helps
A clear structure for learning botany
Instead of memorizing isolated plant names, BotanicalFamilies.us encourages you to learn how plants are grouped and related, so each new species fits into a bigger story.
- Family snapshots. Each page highlights key traits, typical flowers and leaves, and practical examples you already know from food, gardens, or parks.
- Everyday language. Technical terms are kept to a minimum. When we use them, we explain them in plain English alongside diagrams.
- Built for quick reference. Use it on your phone while walking through a garden, preparing a lesson, or planning your next planting season.
Contact
Collaborate, suggest, or say hello
If you teach botany, run a garden program, or simply want to suggest improvements, you can connect with us by email. Replace the address below with your preferred inbox when you deploy the site.
Email: hello@botanicalfamilies.us