Skip to content
Pl@ntNet Pl@ntNet Pl@ntNet docs

Review observations

Contributing to the review of observations is essential to ensure the quality and reliability of data on Pl@ntNet. Here are the different actions you can take:

1. Vote for the quality of an image

Section titled “1. Vote for the quality of an image”
  • Evaluate the clarity and relevance of the submitted photos. A good quality image, well-framed and showing distinct organs is crucial for accurate identification. Votes also help highlight quality images to illustrate the galleries.

2. Validate the complete identification

Section titled “2. Validate the complete identification”
  • If you have the necessary skills, you can validate the entire identification (identification + organs + image quality) taking into account:
    • Image quality: Is it sharp and usable?
    • Visible organs: Are they correctly identified and relevant to the species in question?
    • The proposed determination: Does it correspond to the observed species?

3. Confirm or suggest another determination

Section titled “3. Confirm or suggest another determination”

  • Confirm: If you agree with the proposed identification, you can validate it.

  • Suggest another determination: If you think another species is more likely, propose an alternative.

4. Report an identification error

Section titled “4. Report an identification error”
  • Use this option if you are sure that the identification is incorrect but you do not know the correct species.

5. Retag the organs

Section titled “5. Retag the organs”
  • If you notice an error in the labeling of the organs (for example, a leaf labeled as a flower), correct it to improve the accuracy of the data.

6. Report a malformed observation

Section titled “6. Report a malformed observation”
  • An observation is considered malformed if it includes images of several different species. Report these cases so that they can be corrected.

7. Indicate that it is not a plant

Section titled “7. Indicate that it is not a plant”
  • If an observation does not contain a plant (for example, objects, people, animals or landscapes), use the option to report that it is not a plant.

Why participate in the review of observations?

Section titled “Why participate in the review of observations?”

Each contribution, however small, helps to:

  • Maintain a reliable and high-quality database.

  • Strengthen collaboration between community members.

  • Facilitate species identification for all users, beginners and experts alike.

Your commitment to reviewing observations makes Pl@ntNet a collaborative and evolving tool for biodiversity.