by PlantSnap | Aug 21, 2018 | Biology, Education, Gardening, Plant Identification
Aphids on plants are common problems for indoor and outdoor plants alike. These small, pear-shaped bugs particularly like to congregate on new growth. Here’s how to identify, control, and prevent aphids on plants. IDENTIFY NEW PLANTS WITH PLANTSNAP We produced a whole...
by PlantSnap | Aug 16, 2018 | Biology, Education
The botanical gardens of Central and South America are a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of this region’s rainforests. Getting out to enjoy the sun and learn about the local flora is a great way to get to know the area that you’re visiting. Plant lovers...
by PlantSnap | Aug 14, 2018 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification
Poison ivy is a well-known plant that’s common in the undergrowth of North America. With characteristic triads of leaves, it seems like it should be easy to identify poison ivy. However, there are several subspecies or varieties of poison ivy that make identification...
by PlantSnap | Aug 9, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Plant Identification
Oh, sure, we all know about apples, blackberries, and dandelions. But what if you want to branch out a bit when foraging? There are all sorts of edible plants common to North America. Chances are, you probably walk past some of these common edible plants every week!...
by PlantSnap | Aug 7, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
During a recent hike in Olympic National Park, I saw some strange berries – like blackberries, but pink. Confused, I pointed them out to my boyfriend and he explained they were salmonberries (scroll to “North American Blackberry Species” to see a...
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