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Discover the breathtaking diversity of our planet's botanical wonders - from towering giants that scrape the sky to delicate blooms that paint our landscapes with color. With over 60,000 tree species and 390,000 plant species worldwide, these living organisms form the backbone of Earth's ecosystems, providing oxygen, habitat, and countless resources essential for all life.
Explore Tree Species Discover Flower Varieties
These seasonal transformers shed their leaves annually.
Including maples, oaks, and birches, they create spectacular autumn displays in temperate regions.
Thriving in warm, humid climates, these include palms, mahogany, and teak, forming the planet's biodiversity hotspots and crucial rainforest ecosystems.
With needle-like leaves and cone-bearing seeds, these evergreens include pines, spruces, and firs that dominate northern forests and high elevations.
Some trees reach extraordinary proportions. The Giant Sequoia towers at 379 feet tall, while the mighty Baobab can store up to 32,000 gallons of water. Perhaps most impressive is the Bristlecone Pine, with specimens over 4,800 years old still thriving today. Each mature tree absorbs approximately 48 pounds of carbon dioxide annually while purifying our air.
Percentage of all plant species that are angiosperms (flowering plants)
Diameter of the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii
Different animal species that pollinate flowering plants worldwide
Flowers have developed fascinating adaptations for reproduction. Some rely on wind, but most enlist animal partners through color, scent, and nectar rewards. Beyond their ecological roles, flowers hold deep cultural significance - from Japan's cherry blossom festivals celebrating renewal to Holland's centuries-old relationship with tulips.
Trees absorb CO2, release oxygen, and moderate temperatures
Provide habitats for 80% of land animals and plants
Prevent erosion, enrich soil with nutrients, and maintain watersheds
Trees and flowers form the foundation of terrestrial ecosystems. They support an intricate web of life, with pollinators like bees responsible for one in every three bites of food we consume. Without healthy plant communities, countless species would vanish, and Earth's climate regulation systems would falter.