by PlantSnap | Jul 4, 2018 | Education, Flowers, Plant Identification
Learning how to identify flowers is one of the easiest (and prettiest) ways to get kids interested in nature. Given how busy teachers are, it’s always nice to learn about a new educational tool to help engage students in the classroom. It’s even better when the tool...
by PlantSnap | Jun 22, 2018 | Biology, Education
When you’re peering at leaves through the lens of your camera, trying to identify a cool new plant in your yard, you might notice some weird lines along the leaves. These lines are called veins, and not just because they look like your veins. Plant veins are actually...
by PlantSnap | Jun 21, 2018 | Biology, Education, Gardening
Plants and animals alike need nutrients to survive. But without mouths, how do plants get the necessary nutrients and energy for life? You might be vaguely aware that plants use their roots to absorb nutrients – and plants need sunlight, right? But how do roots...
by PlantSnap | Jun 15, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
Eating organic and local produce is a noble goal – but can be financially or logistically difficult in many areas. Eating wild plants can reduce the financial burden of organic foods while giving you many of the same benefits – and more. As we discussed in...
by PlantSnap | Jun 13, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
The more you learn about the wild plants around you, the more you realize that foraging for wild foods is possible even in suburban environments. Look around you. The dandelion greens are great for tea while the thistle leaves are a delicious salad topping. Wild...
by PlantSnap | Jun 8, 2018 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification
The term “invasive plants” brings to mind a small army of green shoots, marching towards the forest to wreak havoc, a la Fern Gully. If that’s what you think of, you’re not all that far off. Invasive plants are one of the harder aspects of human influence on the world...
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