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Identification: choosing the right species

Choosing the right species: A guide to validating your identifications

Pl@ntNet is a plant identification tool designed to assist you with your botanical observations.

When you submit an image, the application provides you with a list of potential species, ranked by probability. It is up to you to select and validate the species that you think is correct.

Support for identification

To help you with your choice, Pl@ntNet provides you with:

  • Image galleries: compare your observation with similar photos.

  • Detailed species sheets: access additional information on the characteristics, uses and distribution of the suggested plants.

Going further

If you wish to pursue your research, feel free to consult botanical floras or reliable resources on the Internet. This can be particularly useful to confirm an identification if you have doubts about the suggestions offered.

Validation by the community

Once your observation is validated and shared, it becomes visible to the entire community. Other users can then confirm or correct your identification, thus contributing to the reliability of Pl@ntNet’s data.

Beginners: feel free to share!

If you are new to botany, don’t worry if you make mistakes. The identifications of new users have reduced weight in the system, minimizing the impact of errors. In addition, the community is there to help you progress and refine your skills.