PlantNet

Pl@ntNet is useful when an unfamiliar plant interrupts a gardening or outdoor observation. Begin with a clear picture and use the identification route to establish candidates for further reading. Its focus is plants, with geographical and thematic projects that give observations a wider context.

The project also invites people to contribute to biodiversity knowledge. That purpose distinguishes it from a simple personal plant inventory. Use it to investigate what you have seen and learn about the project before deciding whether to contribute observations. An identification suggestion is a starting point for confirmation, especially before any decision about eating or handling an unfamiliar plant.

The observation tutorial separates identification from public contribution. A record needs at least a photo and date; location is optional, and you can keep it private. Review the ranked candidates against the image galleries and factsheets, then choose a species, a genus, or leave it unidentified when uncertain.