PictureThis

PictureThis provides two different starting points. A photo can begin an identification search, while the public encyclopedia and care sections suit readers who already know the plant name. For a garden-planning task, browse the relevant plant group rather than treating every identification result as a planting recommendation.

The site also separates weeds, toxic plants and regional plant references. Those sections can help organise further reading, but photo identification should be treated as a lead to confirm when the decision has safety implications. The app and public reference pages serve different workflows; choose the route that matches whether you are identifying or researching.

Identification needs a network connection. The FAQ says photos taken offline are saved for identification when you reconnect; you can also use pictures from the phone’s gallery. If you know a result is wrong, the result page has a manual correction route, so the saved plant record need not keep the original suggestion.

The Apple listing advertises unlimited identification in the paid Pro subscription, with a trial where offered. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. The website FAQ also describes conditional free IDs on Android; check the offer on your device for its exact allowance and trial terms.