Hi everyone, need some of your expertise

Discussion in 'Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs' started by TRUDY, Oct 2, 2005.

  1. TRUDY

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    I'm looking for a few tested websites that are primarily for perennial identification.
    Any leads?
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    I doubt there are any. What are you trying to find out?
     
  3. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    As far as I know, there are none. Books only, of which there are quite a few.
     
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    Weekend Gardener Active Member 10 Years

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    None that I am aware of. There are some excellent databases out there, but none used in the way of identifying a specific plant that you have seen, but is unknown to you. In fact, I find Google my best resource. If I know roughly to what genus or species, or if there is any characteristic description of the plant that can be use in the search, most of the time, I hit pay dirt by using the image search.

    Sites like the Royal Horticultural Society's website does have plant databases which allows you to enter specific plant description in your search. Most of the time, though, the search mechanics are not sensitive enough to give you a list precise enough to give you an answer.
     
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    Try going into the GARDENWEB. You'll find it quite helpful. Liz
     
  6. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hello Liz,

    I think the original poster was looking for sites where someone could use keys or data queries to identify perennials (much like the European Garden Flora), as opposed to sites that help people identify plants. Agreed that Gardenweb is quite handy, as are the UBC forums, as are a few from this list of forums with regards to identifying specific plants.
     

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