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Study: Plant ID Apps Can Be Inaccurate And Risky For Amateur Foragers

Before we all carried computers in our pockets, the best way to identify wild plants and animals was to consult a physical field guide. Now, nature enthusiasts have easy access to a plethora of phone ...
Uticaod

There are three ways to identify weeds in your yard or garden. Here's what to know

There are three ways to identify a wild plant: books, websites and apps. Identification depends upon looking closely at it. Does it have long thin leaves like grass? Or broader leaves like a shrub?
Seattle Times

Using plant identification phone apps properly

Q: How reliable are plant identification apps? A: I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply snap a photo of the plant in ...
Orange County Register

How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps

Q: How reliable are plant identification apps? I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply snap a photo of the plant in ...
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People avoid this ‘toxic’ plant but foragers are now hoarding it

People Avoid This ‘Toxic’ Plant but Foragers Are Now Hoarding It ...
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P.E.I. botanist brings wild plants to the table

Now, the book, Wild Foods of P.E.I. , is set to be released in spring through Acorn Press, with an initial print run of 1,000 copies. The guide offers more than just identification tips — it explores ...