I know many folks here deal with class projects - which end up posting mostly cultivated plants. I’m dealing with one that doesn’t have a project, so I don’t know of a way to reach out to the organizer. I’ve been trying to ID the plants, but then marking them as cultivated (if it’s obvious they ar…

I’ve been noticing class projects here and there on some of the species I follow. It’s kind of annoying when the entire class of 20 submits different photos of the same plant, all with the wrong ID… I really like your response for the “cultivated plant in a class project” situation, I think I’m go…

My usual comment is: If you photograph plants planted by people, do not forget to check the box “It is captive or cultivated.” This database is primarily interested in wild plants, including weeds. You may still upload garden plants for your personal enjoyment and education, but remember, if a per…

There are responses for this in the Frequently Used Responses. See: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/responses#notwild

I usually give up trying to correct IDs or leave comments on class project observations pretty quickly and just mark stuff captive as fast as I can!

Thanks. I think I’ll steal yours - it’s a bit more straightforward for classes.

Yes go right ahead. It’s maybe a bit long, but I was trying to sound friendly.

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