Can I search for plants using a simple text query?

Yes, use the `search_plants` tool. It allows you to find main plant species by providing a query string like 'rose' or 'oak'.

How can I filter plants by a specific family, like Orchidaceae?

You can use the `list_plants` tool and provide a JSON string in the `query_params` field, such as `{"filter[family_name]": "Orchidaceae"}`.

Is it possible to get info on sub-species and varieties?

Absolutely. While `list_plants` focuses on main species, the `list_species` and `search_species` tools include all sub-taxa, varieties, and hybrids.

Trefle MCP Connector for Claude

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Access the world's largest botanical database — search for plants, species, and genera, and explore distribution data directly from your AI agent.

12 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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Connect to the Trefle API to empower your AI agent with comprehensive botanical knowledge. Access data on over 1 million plants, including taxonomy, distribution, and scientific metadata.

What you can do

Plant & Species Discovery — Search and list main plant species or dive deep into sub-taxa, varieties, and hybrids using search_plants and list_species.
Detailed Metadata — Fetch complete scientific profiles, including family names, year of discovery, and botanical slugs with get_plant and get_species.
Taxonomy Exploration — Browse through plant genera and understand the hierarchical classification of the plant kingdom via list_genera.
Geographic Distribution — List WGSRPD distribution zones and identify which plants are native or introduced in specific regions using list_distributions.

How it works

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Who is this for?

Researchers & Botanists — quickly verify taxonomy and distribution data without manual database queries.
Developers — integrate plant data into apps or gardening tools via natural language.
Nature Enthusiasts — learn about plant families and species characteristics through conversation.

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