Do you want to know more about the plants and trees you come across during your walks? These applications will allow you to identify them and reveal their secrets to you.
Seek by iNaturalist
For who ? Families who want to become aware of nature
For what ? The app uses image recognition to identify plants , animals and mushrooms. You can turn your walk into a game, with challenges that are consistent with observing different types of species.
Cost: free.
The +: easy to use. Ideal for introducing younger children.
The –: it would be nice to be able to make corrections when the application makes a mistake.
Available on: iOS and Android.
Forest keys
For who ? Those who enjoy walks in the forest
For what ? This application, created by the National Forestry Office, allows the recognition of trees and animals that evolve in this environment. “Investigation” mode, for example, allows you to click on the drawing that most closely resembles the tree, plant or animal you see. Sheets on the species allow us to complete our knowledge and a quiz gives the opportunity to earn points to unlock a secret mode.
Cost: free.
The +: the pleasant graphics.
The –: photos of forest fauna and flora would be a real plus.
Available on: iOS and Android.
LeafSnap Plant Identification
For who ? Botany enthusiasts, in France and abroad
For what ? Using advanced artificial intelligence, LeafSnap recognizes 90% of the world’s known plants, trees and fruits based on a photo.
Cost: free.
The +: information on recently discovered plant species.
The –: the advertisements, a little painful.
Available on: iOS and Android.
PlantNet Plant Identification
For who ? Urbanites and Sunday strollers
For what ? Obtain the name and description of a plant or tree by simply taking a photo of its stem, flower or bark.
Cost: free.
The +: by authorizing geolocation, the application adjusts to the list of plants present in our region.
The –: nothing to complain about. This application is a participatory science project: photographs of plants are analyzed by scientists to better understand the evolution of plant biodiversity and preserve it.
Available on: iOS and Android.
Flora Incognita
For who ? Those who like to communicate on social networks
For what ? According to a photo of the plant, on a characteristic sheet: its uses, whether it is edible, its success and its protection status. We can also share our discoveries via social networks.
Cost: free.
The +: the description of the plants, very complete.
The –: no negative point for this efficient and precise application.
Available on: iOS and Android.
