Where are all the plant lovers?

Absolutely. It can be hard to figure out which species require what photos for a good species (or even genus) ID!

My tip would be to get at least a flower front and side view, a view of a leaf or two, and then an overall photo. That usually shows enough to get most common plants to species. You will eventually figure out through trial and error which plants might need several shots and which could just do with one or two.

For plants that might need more particular characteristics for ID, I would recommend using the Explore tool to find research-grade observations of the plant group in question (I sort by favorites) and read through conversations/explanations that previous identifiers/observers have made. Or you could ask directly—identifiers always love to share their knowledge to willing ears ;)

More plant observation tips here

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