#plantidentification — Public Fediverse posts

So, many years ago, my colleagues at the #WildernessSchool had permission to pick blueberries at the #BlueberryBarrens at #CrystalSpringFarms, and also foraged in the surrounding areas. It's a lovely place and I'm so glad that it's being preserved -- despite all the development in #Maine!

Summer Four Season Walk at Crystal Spring Farm

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Crystal Spring Farm
277 Pleasant Hill Road
#BrunswickME, 04011 United States

Pre-registration required. Suggested donation $5-$20.

"Come walk the trails at Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick as we get to know #NativePlants in summer.

Four season walks are a popular series and a staff favorite: each year, we pick a new location, and then take the same walk, once per season. We will all engage in observing and asking questions of our surroundings, and identify the varied plants, shrubs, trees, ferns, and wildlife along the trail. Each season brings something new and spectacular to look at. The goal of these walks is to foster relationships with place through relationships with plants, and encourage further #stewardship of our community spaces. Crystal Spring is home to a lovely blueberry barren #ecosystem that we look forward to visiting together. Thank you to #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust for hosting us!"

FMI and to register:
https://wildseedproject.net/events/summer-four-season-walk-at-crystal-spring-farm

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #MidcoastMaine #SpendTimeInNature #LandTrust #PreservedLand #ObserveNature #PlantIdentification #NativePlants

#MaineAudubon Webinar - #Serviceberry

Wednesday May 6, 5:30-7 pm
Led by Andrew Tufts

Free program, donations encouraged. Registration required.

"Serviceberry marks a key seasonal transition in Maine, blooming as migratory #birds and #pollinators arrive. This webinar examines serviceberry’s role in forest edges, open woodlands, and rocky landscapes, and how these ecologically rich habitats support #biodiversity. Participants will also learn how edge communities translate into parks, trails, and residential landscapes.

Natural Communities & Seasonal Change is a three-part spring learning series that combines monthly webinars with guided field experiences to explore #Maine’s #NativePlant communities through the lens of seasonal #phenology. The series focuses on how #NativeTrees and shrubs signal ecological change, support #wildlife, and shape both natural and human landscapes. Participants will build skills in observation, #PlantIdentification, and reading the landscape as spring unfolds."

FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/natural-communities-servicceberry/

#SolarPunkSunday #Trees #MainePlants #NatureObservation #CitizenScience #LearnAboutNature

An AI model that detects and identifies plants has been developed by Carbon Robotics, marking a step forward in precision agriculture with real‑time plant recognition for improved weeding and crop management. Read more:

#AI #AIBaseng #AgTech #PrecisionAgriculture #PlantIdentification

https://aibase.ng/global-ai-updates/an-ai-model-that-detects-and-identifies-plants-built-by-carbon-robotics/

An AI model that detects and identifies plants has been developed by Carbon Robotics, marking a step forward in precision agriculture with real‑time plant recognition for improved weeding and crop management. Read more: https://aibase.ng/ai-ethics-policy/firefoxs-ai-opt-out-sparks-debate-on-control-cost-and-consent/

#AI #AIBaseng #AgTech #PrecisionAgriculture #PlantIdentification

https://aibase.ng/global-ai-updates/an-ai-model-that-detects-and-identifies-plants-built-by-carbon-robotics/

#WellsME - Native #NewEngland #Shrubs

Saturday, October 4, 2025,
10:30am – 1:00pm

"Join Boot Boutwell to explore the world of native New England shrubs in autumn!

"Shrubs are a key part of New England landscapes. This program will take a close look at about ten common native New England shrubs, such as high bush blueberry, silky dogwood, sheep laurel, meadowsweet and steeplebush as well as a few non-native invasive shrubs. The program will focus on plant identification as well as fun and interesting #NaturalHistory. We’ll see a plant which colonial Americans used to make candles, a plant whose fruit sea captains used to bring on long voyages to help prevent scurvy, and a plant which the Chippewa used to restore balance in their lives. And as winter is coming and the leaves are going, we’ll also consider some winter identification characteristics. Children ages 10 and up are welcome to register if accompanied by an adult."

Please note: Program fee does not include site admission fee.

Laudholm Members: Free (become a member)
Under 6: Free
Ages 6 to 16: $2
Over 16: $6

Pricing:
Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $13.00

Reservations
Required

FMI and to register:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/77001/native-new-england-shrubs

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NaturePreserve #NatureBasedLearning #MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime #PlantIdentification #Maine #MaineEvents #LaudholmPreserve

Silver #cockscomb - very similar to amaranth.
Originally native to #India - it was saved from extinction through #cultivation because of its religious significance. #Indian , #Burmese & #Chinese gardeners usually plant them by temples.

Cockscomb is an #EdiblePlant & a pretty #grain alternative. Often consumed in southern #Nigeria, #Benin , #Congo & #Indonesia. Young stems & flowers are #edible. Seeds are also edible are referred to as #pseudocereals.

#FoodSecurity #FoodPlants #FoodGarden #GrowFood #Gardening #food #GrowItEatIt #GrowFoodNotLawns #Zone8 #plants #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #PlantIdentification #FlowersIdentification #botanical #EdibleFlowers

Update: *Identified as Chinese tree peony*

Can someone please help me to #identify this #plant with huge bean-like #SeedPods - the huge pods caught my eyes.

#PlantIdentification #WhatsThisPlant #PleaseID #botany

#PacificRhododendron aka #CaliforniaRosebay, is native to coastal #PacificNorthwest areas, from California to British Columbia. It's the #StateFlower of #WashingtonState. They usually produce pink to peach coloured flowers.

It's found growing in the wilds of coastal forest areas. It's been cultivated into gardens here too. You can grow them from cuttings, taken from wild or ask for cuttings from local cultivated gardens.

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #NativePlantsOfPNW #PollinatorGardens #Saanich #Gardeners #GardeningMastodon #Zone8 #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #Flowers #plants #ClimateConsciousGardening #nature #PNW #botanical #PlantLovers #floral #PNWNativePlants #BCnativePlants #PlantIdentification #FlowersIdentification #PlantPhotos #photography

#CooleysHedgenettle is native to #PacificNorthwest from Cali to Alaska. Very abundant on #VancouverIsland & #CoastalBC.

#PerennialHerb in the #mint family. #FoodSource & #MedicinalPlant used by #PNW #Indigenous #FirstNations peoples.

#StachysCooleyae #bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VanIsle #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers #EdiblePlants

#CooleysHedgenettle is native to #PacificNorthwest from Cali to Alaska. Very abundant on #VancouverIsland & #CoastalBC.

#PerennialHerb in the #mint family. #FoodSource & #MedicinalPlant used by #PNW #Indigenous #FirstNations peoples.

#StachysCooleyae #bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VanIsle #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers #EdiblePlants

#CooleysHedgenettle is native to #PacificNorthwest from Cali to Alaska. Very abundant on #VancouverIsland & #CoastalBC.

#PerennialHerb in the #mint family. #FoodSource & #MedicinalPlant used by #PNW #Indigenous #FirstNations peoples.

#StachysCooleyae #bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VanIsle #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers #EdiblePlants

#CooleysHedgenettle is native to #PacificNorthwest from Cali to Alaska. Very abundant on #VancouverIsland & #CoastalBC.

#PerennialHerb in the #mint family. #FoodSource & #MedicinalPlant used by #PNW #Indigenous #FirstNations peoples.

#StachysCooleyae #bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VanIsle #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers #EdiblePlants

First #IndianPlums spotted.
The #berries eaten in small quantities - fresh, cooked or dried. Some #BritishColumbia #FirstNations made a purgative tonic out of the bark. Their crushed leaves smell like cucumbers.

Good soil-binding qualities on moist sites. Possible #BioEngineering species (Washington State Department of Ecology, 1993).

#OemleriaCerasiformis #NativePlants #WildFoods #osoberry #chokecherry #QuicksBottom #Nature #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #PNW #PlantIdentification

First #IndianPlums spotted.
The #berries eaten in small quantities - fresh, cooked or dried. Some #BritishColumbia #FirstNations made a purgative tonic out of the bark. Their crushed leaves smell like cucumbers.

Good soil-binding qualities on moist sites. Possible #BioEngineering species (Washington State Department of Ecology, 1993).

#OemleriaCerasiformis #NativePlants #WildFoods #osoberry #chokecherry #QuicksBottom #Nature #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #PNW #PlantIdentification

First #IndianPlums spotted.
The #berries eaten in small quantities - fresh, cooked or dried. Some #BritishColumbia #FirstNations made a purgative tonic out of the bark. Their crushed leaves smell like cucumbers.

Good soil-binding qualities on moist sites. Possible #BioEngineering species (Washington State Department of Ecology, 1993).

#OemleriaCerasiformis #NativePlants #WildFoods #osoberry #chokecherry #QuicksBottom #Nature #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #PNW #PlantIdentification

First #IndianPlums spotted.
The #berries eaten in small quantities - fresh, cooked or dried. Some #BritishColumbia #FirstNations made a purgative tonic out of the bark. Their crushed leaves smell like cucumbers.

Good soil-binding qualities on moist sites. Possible #BioEngineering species (Washington State Department of Ecology, 1993).

#OemleriaCerasiformis #NativePlants #WildFoods #osoberry #chokecherry #QuicksBottom #Nature #VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #PNW #PlantIdentification

#PacificBlackberry aka #TrailingBlackberry
#Yellow #Avens
#CreepingButtercup
#RobertsGeranium

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers

#PacificBlackberry aka #TrailingBlackberry
#Yellow #Avens
#CreepingButtercup
#RobertsGeranium

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers

#PacificBlackberry aka #TrailingBlackberry
#Yellow #Avens
#CreepingButtercup
#RobertsGeranium

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers

#PacificBlackberry aka #TrailingBlackberry
#Yellow #Avens
#CreepingButtercup
#RobertsGeranium

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #VictoriaBC #QuicksBottom #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #botanical #SaanichParks #Nature #FlowersIdentification #PlantIdentification #botany #NatureLovers

My #ColoradoBlueColumbine #flowers 🥰
Native to #RockyMountains & #StateFlower of #Colorado. It's been widely cultivated & pretty #purple addition to #PollinatorGardens🐝🦋

#Ranunculaceae #AquilegiaCoerulea #bloomscrolling #florespondence #WhatsInMyGarden #Saanich #Gardeners #VictoriaBC #Gardening #Zone8 #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #botanical #PlantIdentification #FlowersIdentification #horticulture #columbines

#Pulsatilla #alpina #seeds head
#CoralBells
Dwarf #Alyssum
#ChinaPink / #DianthusChinensis

#pasqueflower #AlpineAnemone #herbaceous #perennials #bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGarden #WhatsInMyGarden #Saanich #Gardeners #VictoriaBC #Gardening #Zone8 #YYJ #Spring #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #botanical #PlantIdentification #FlowersIdentification