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Pl@ntNet is a project where people can take pictures of plants and use technology to find out what kind of plant it is.
What is Pl@ntNet?
Pl@ntNet is a project where people can take pictures of plants and use technology to find out what kind of plant it is. Pl@ntNet is a free citizen-science plant identification project that uses photo recognition to name plants, useful for hikers, gardeners, and casual nature observers.
Pl@ntNet is a project where people can take pictures of plants and use technology to find out what kind of plant it is. It's a project that anyone can join and help with!
How do you use Pl@ntNet?
1Choose app version
Choose app version in the bottom of the page - app store / google play / online web version. I will go with online web version for this review.2Upload image
Upload your plant image (jpeg & png accepted). I'm using a picture of a spruce. I tried to trick the AI and named the file as "oak".3See results
After uploading image you will see results of the possible species. On the right side you'll see probability of each species. It easily identified the plant as spruce, with cypress coming a close second. It was a low definition image i found off google, so it probably has better results with high quality images.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free citizen-science project with no paywall or signup requiredAI
- Identifies plants by photo across a wide geographic databaseAI
- Contributes to scientific research while solving a practical user needAI
Cons
- Identification accuracy varies by region and plant rarityAI
- Mobile-first experience — desktop usage is less convenientAI
- Some species require multiple photo angles and clear lighting to identifyAI
How much does Pl@ntNet cost?
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If you have any questions, you can contact Pl@ntNet via contact form.
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Pl@ntNet API allows other programs to use the same plant identification technology found in Pl@ntNet apps. This access is available through a RESTful Web service.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions about Pl@ntNet
Does Pl@ntNet offer a free trial?
Pl@ntNet is free to use.How do you use Pl@ntNet?
The walkthrough on this page covers 3 steps: 1. Choose app version 2. Upload image 3. See results.What does Pl@ntNet integrate with?
Pl@ntNet API allows other programs to use the same plant identification technology found in Pl@ntNet apps. This access is available through a RESTful Web service.What are the limitations of Pl@ntNet?
Identification accuracy varies by region and plant rarity. Mobile-first experience — desktop usage is less convenient. Some species require multiple photo angles and clear lighting to identify.
