Plant identification isn't always easy. Unless you have a general idea of what you're looking for, it can feel impossible to figure out exactly what species you're looking at based on words alone. If ...

New experiences often come with a need to absorb knowledge, so when I had my first child, I hung on to my doctor’s every word, kept parenting books by my side, and chatted with friends about ...

Plant identifier apps are plentiful on iPhone and Android. Many apps, like LeafSnap and PlantSnap, have premium tiers, but iPlant and PlantNet are completely free options. Here are seven of the best ...

AI Plant Identifier & Care is a trusty free tool, last updated in late 2025, that scans photos of trees, flowers, grasses, and mushrooms for quick identification and health advice. Its simplicity ...

Whether you’re like me and my family, who love growing plants, or you want to know what wildflowers are in your yard, if your dog just consumed something that’s headed toward a hefty vet bill, or you ...

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 ...

In case you didn’t know, our Herbarium offers a free plant identification service. Anybody who wants to can send us a leaf, a seedpod, a photo, or whatever, of an unknown plant (tree, shrub, ...

A soft breeze moves through the early-spring understory at Greenwood Furnace in Huntingdon, carrying the scent of thawing earth and the first hints of green. It’s the kind of day when the forest feels ...