Leafsnap UK home screen, left, and results list for an oak tree leaf. Leafsnap UK, a collaboration between Museum botanists and US software developers, could revolutionise summer walks. Its launch ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new app for Android smartphones can identify woody plants by using the phone's location with a combination of fact sheets for more than 950 woody plants. The Virginia Tech Tree Identification app ...

WASHINGTON - If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't have a guide book, a new smartphone app allows users with no formal training to satisfy their curiosity and contribute to ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a smartphone app to help hikers and others identify trees. Developed by researchers in the College of Natural Resources and ...