Plants

Plants MCP Connector for Claude

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Access a massive botanical database — search for plants, species, and distributions directly from any AI agent.

11 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

Connect to the Trefle API to explore global plant data. This server allows your AI to act as a digital botanist, retrieving taxonomic information, distribution maps, and plant characteristics.

What you can do

  • Plant Discovery — Search for plants by common or scientific names and list species with advanced filters.
  • Taxonomic Details — Retrieve complete metadata, including images, growth characteristics, and genus information.
  • Geographical Distribution — Explore plants based on WGSRPD distribution zones and slugs.
  • Species Variations — List and search through detailed species, subspecies, and varieties.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Trefle API Token
  3. Start exploring the botanical world from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Researchers & Botanists — quickly verify taxonomic data and distribution zones.
  • Gardeners & Enthusiasts — find plant characteristics and images using natural language.
  • Developers — integrate plant data into applications without manual API calls.
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11 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

correct_species

Submit a data correction for a species

get_plant

Get details for a specific plant

get_species

Get details for a specific species

list_distribution_plants

List plants found in a specific distribution zone

list_distributions

List all distribution zones (WGSRPD standard)

list_genus

List all genera

list_plants

Use query_params for filter[FIELD], range[FIELD], or order[FIELD]. List all main plant species

list_species

Use query_params for advanced filtering. List all species, subspecies, and varieties

report_species_error

Report an error in a species record

search_plants

Search for plants by name

search_species

Search for species by name

See how to talk to your AI agent using Plants.

Search for 'Quercus robur' in the plant database.

I found 'Quercus robur' (Common Oak). It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Would you like to see its full growth characteristics or distribution map?

List all plants found in the 'brazil' distribution zone.

I've retrieved the list for the Brazil distribution zone. There are thousands of records, including 'Paubrasilia echinata' and various 'Cattleya' species. Do you want to filter this list by a specific genus?

Get the full taxonomic details for species ID 192034.

Fetching details for species 192034... This is 'Lavandula angustifolia'. It belongs to the genus Lavandula. I have data on its flower color (purple), foliage texture, and preferred soil pH.

You can use the `search_plants` tool. Simply provide the name as the 'q' parameter, and the agent will return a list of matching plants from the database.

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