PlantNet Plant Identification

PlantNet Plant Identification is a plant encyclopedia app for Android devices. It categorizes species based on their characteristics and botanical families, and incorporates data refinements. Users can re-identify plants from previously recorded observations. A key feature of the app is its ability to identify plant species by capturing images via the camera; it also includes a comprehensive database where users can search for the plants they have photographed. Users can save specific plant groups for quick access, and the app provides extensive information on various species.

Features

The ability to filter recognized species by genus or family.

The differentiated data revision that gives more weight to users who have demonstrated the most skills (in particular the number of species observed, validated by the community).

The re-identification of shared observations, whether yours or those of other users of the application.

The multi-flora identification that allows you to search for the photographed plant in all the flora of the application and not only in the one you have selected. Very useful when you are not sure what flora to look for.

The selection of your favorite floras to access them more quickly.

The navigation at different taxonomic levels in image galleries.

The mapping of your observations.

Links to many factsheets.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros

Completely free identification tools

Supports multiple photos for each observation

Useful genus, family, and multi-flora filters

Community review can refine uncertain matches

Cons

Database covers only about 20,000 species

Reliable matches require clear, detailed photos

User comments

I've been using for probably longer than I realize, I'm guessing over two years, as my only plant identification app. I have never encountered an issue, technical or otherwise, not been bombarded with ads. It has been accurate, efficient, and has served its purpose quite well. Overall, I am quite pleased, and only as I make this review do I realize how grateful I am for it. Thank you.

Astonishly accurate even with just a leaf or an early stage. Obviously not 100%, but many alternative suggestions. To distinguish close or difficult varieties a little more description might be useful. The ap features user input which may not always be accurate: personally nervous about adding to this! My plant identification has got ten times easier and it is now possible for me to pose as a plant boffin with instant answers!! Common names always a minefield :excellent tho not holy grail.

ive been delighted so far! helped me identify buckthorn and other invasive plants in my garden with relatively high accuracy. not always perfect, but what is. Great app!

Summarize

PlantNet Plant Identification turns an Android phone’s camera into a field guide, matching plant photos with scientific names and reference material. Its distinctive feature is the combination of free identification tools and a citizen science project that uses community observations to document biodiversity.