write how you recognise a plant.
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I'm pretty new to gardening and landscaping. Having recently bought a house, one of the things I'd like to be able to do is identify the trees and smaller plants that are on the property so I can learn how to take proper care of them. Rather than post a bunch of pictures here, how do you go about identifying unknown plants and trees? Are there resources (online and free are a bonus!) that you go to?
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Take your environment into consideration. If you spot a plant outdoors and don't have the first clue as to what it is, start identifying it by scanning your surroundings. In particular, consider the overall climate, the conditions of the terrain, and any nearby water sources. A quick glance should be able to tell you whether you’re looking at a cattail reed or a cactus.[1]
Mosses, for instance, only grow on cool, moist surfaces, whereas woody shrubs tend to spring up in places where precipitation is scarce.
Your location may also help point to the identity of larger clusters of trees making up wooded areas. You're more likely to find coniferous "evergreens" in cold, temperate climates, while the majority of trees in warm, humid regions are deciduous. 2 Study the plant’s features carefully. Whenever you come across a species you’ve never seen before, stop and take note. Look over each of the individual parts, like the stems, leaves, and flowers. Most plants can be grouped and differentiated according to the appearance of these structures.[3]
As a general rule, you should always start by examining the plant’s stem and branching pattern, then enlarge your focus to the leaves, flowers, shoots, and other outlying structures.
Some of the broadest plant classifications include woody plants, herbaceous plants, aquatic plants, wildflowers, grasses, and lichens. Take pictures of the plant. Pull out your phone and get a few photos of the plant you want to identify. That way, you’ll be able to review the image later on and use the clues you see there to narrow down the possibilities. Focus in on each of the plant’s main parts individually and shoot it from multiple angles to give yourself more material to make a positive match
Take your environment into consideration. If you spot a plant outdoors and don't have the first clue as to what it is, start identifying it by scanning your surroundings. In particular, consider the overall climate, the conditions of the terrain, and any nearby water sources. A quick glance should be able to tell you whether you’re looking at a cattail reed or a cactus.[1]
Mosses, for instance, only grow on cool, moist surfaces, whereas woody shrubs tend to spring up in places where precipitation is scarce.
Your location may also help point to the identity of larger clusters of trees making up wooded areas. You're more likely to find coniferous "evergreens" in cold, temperate climates, while the majority of trees in warm, humid regions are deciduous. 2 Study the plant’s features carefully. Whenever you come across a species you’ve never seen before, stop and take note. Look over each of the individual parts, like the stems, leaves, and flowers. Most plants can be grouped and differentiated according to the appearance of these structures.[3]
As a general rule, you should always start by examining the plant’s stem and branching pattern, then enlarge your focus to the leaves, flowers, shoots, and other outlying structures.
Some of the broadest plant classifications include woody plants, herbaceous plants, aquatic plants, wildflowers, grasses, and lichens. Take pictures of the plant. Pull out your phone and get a few photos of the plant you want to identify. That way, you’ll be able to review the image later on and use the clues you see there to narrow down the possibilities. Focus in on each of the plant’s main parts individually and shoot it from multiple angles to give yourself more material to make a positive match
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