Just what is that strange shrub planted next to your new house? Or what are those trees in the park that are setting off your allergies? A new smartphone app for the Android operating system can help ...

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A group of Colorado State University faculty and Extension specialists have created a free shrub and tree identification mobile app called CO Woody Plants. With the launch of the app, Colorado’s ...

If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't have a guide book, a new smartphone app allows users with no formal training to satisfy their curiosity and contribute to science at the ...

The Arbor Day Tree Identification Guide app (US$4.99) does exactly what its name suggests. It offers clear, beautifully illustrated step-by-step interaction. You start by choosing a section of North ...

Leafsnap UK home screen, left, and results list for an oak tree leaf. Leafsnap UK, a collaboration between Museum botanists and US software developers, could revolutionise summer walks. Its launch ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a smartphone app to help hikers and others identify trees. Developed by researchers in the College of Natural Resources and ...

Q: How reliable are plant identification apps? I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply snap a photo of the plant in ...

To help Colorado homeowners determine whether trees on their property are susceptible to being killed by emerald ash borer (EAB), the Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado State University ...

How do I know if I have an ash tree? All true ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) have the following characteristics: • Leaves are compound, which means multiple leaflets occur on a common stalk, and typically ...