Editor's Review
๐ฟ Welcome to Pl@ntNet: the app that helps you identify plants with just a snap of your smartphone camera! ๐ธ Whether you're a nature lover, botany enthusiast, or simply curious about the plant world, Pl@ntNet is here to assist you. But it doesn't stop there! Pl@ntNet is more than just an identification tool; it's a global citizen science project that connects you with scientists worldwide to study and protect plant biodiversity. ๐๐ฑ With Pl@ntNet, you can explore and learn about various types of plants, from flowering plants to trees, grasses, ferns, and more. ๐บ๐ณ Not only does it excel at identifying wild plants found in nature, but it also encourages users to document plants growing in urban areas like city sidewalks or home gardens. ๐๏ธ๐ฑ To enhance the accuracy of plant identification, Pl@ntNet thrives on visual information. The more details you capture through your photos, such as flowers, fruits, leaves, thorns, buds, or stems, the better the identification becomes. And don't worry, even if the whole plant or tree is photographed, Pl@ntNet still aims to provide reliable results. ๐ท๐ฟ Although Pl@ntNet currently recognizes around 20,000 species, it continues to grow and enrich its database thanks to dedicated users like you. So, don't hesitate to contribute your observations and share your findings with the community! Together, we can build a comprehensive photo gallery that showcases the world's diverse plant species. ๐๐ The latest version of Pl@ntNet, released in January 2019, introduces several exciting features and improvements to enhance your experience: ๐ผ Filter recognized species by genus or family ๐ Data revision that prioritizes skilled users ๐ Re-identification of shared observations ๐ฟ Multi-flora identification for broader searches โญ Select favorite floras for quick access ๐ผ๏ธ Navigation through image galleries at different taxonomic levels ๐บ๏ธ Map your observations ๐ Links to informative factsheets You can also enjoy the web version of Pl@ntNet by visiting their website at https://identify.plantnet.org/. ๐๐ฟ Now, let's dive into the botanical wonders with Pl@ntNet and discover the amazing plants around us! ๐ฟ๐
Features
๐ Identify plants by photographing them with your smartphone
๐ Explore and learn about various plants in nature
๐๏ธ Document and identify plants in urban areas
๐ท Enhance identification accuracy with visual details
๐ Contribute observations to a global citizen science project
๐ผ Filter recognized species by genus or family
๐ Be prioritized based on your skills and contributions
๐ Re-identify shared observations from other users
๐ฟ Conduct multi-flora identification for comprehensive searches
โญ Select favorite floras for quick access
๐ผ๏ธ Navigate through image galleries at different taxonomic levels
๐บ๏ธ Map your observations
๐ Access informative factsheets
Pros
๐ User-friendly interface and intuitive to use
๐ Huge database of plant species
๐ Contributions help scientific research and conservation efforts
๐ Accurate identification results when provided with detailed photos
๐ Constant updates and improvements
Cons
โ Not all species are currently recognized
โ Relies heavily on user contributions for database expansion
โ Identification may not always be precise without sufficient visual information
