Developer Access to the Plant Catalog API
Our API enables consumer web application calls from the Native Plant Retail Catalog Database.
If you would like to call our NPRC database in your web app, follow the steps below.
Getting Started
Step 1: Register for an API Key
To start using our API, you first need to register for an API key. Please click here to sign up. After registration, you will receive your unique API key, which is required to make requests to our API.
Step 2: Read the Documentation
We highly recommend reading our Swagger API thoroughly. It details all available endpoints, request formats with examples, and response objects. Understanding the documentation will help you make the most out of our API.
Step 3: Make Your First Request
With your API key and our documentation at hand, you're ready to make your first request. Here's a simple example to get you started:
curl "https://app.plantagents.org/
Plant/FindByName?plantName= Desertholly" -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Support
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team directly at zacharyleahan@gmail.com
Terms of Use
By accessing our API, you agree to our [Terms of Service](#). Please ensure you respect our data and user privacy guidelines.
Native Plant Population Data Citation
The native plant population data used by the NPRC engine is based on the following source:
United States Department of Agriculture and U.S. Federal Highway Administration. (2017). National database for pollinator-friendly revegetation and restoration. Compiled by Mark W. Skinner, Gretchen LeBuhn, David Inouye, Terry Griswold, and Jennifer Hopwood. Available at http://www.nativerevegetation.org/era/