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Webinar covering additional online resources for ID

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Webinar covering additional online resources for ID

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland

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Recording For Beginners webinar: Other online ID resources

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Here are links to a whole selection of online resources that may be useful to help you with plant ID mentioned in the recording above

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Here are links to a whole selection of online resources that may be useful to help you with plant ID mentioned in the recording above

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BSBI identification guides: https://bsbi.org/learn/resources/identification-guides

BSBI distribution maps: https://bsbi.org/recording/maps-data/distribution

BSBI Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/botanicalsocietyofbritainandireland

Plant Atlas: https://plantatlas2020.org/

Floral Images: https://www.floralimages.co.uk/default.php

Naturespot: https://www.naturespot.org/

Flora of East Anglia: http://webidguides.com/

Name That Plant: https://namethatplant.org/

WIld Flower Finder - https://wildflowerfinder.org.uk/

Pictorial Guide to the British Flora - http://www.makaques.com/

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland

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Using iRecord for the 100 plants in 2026 challenge

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Check out our 'Getting started' webpages on the BSBI website

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Check out our 'Getting started' webpages on the BSBI website

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The BSBI is for everyone who cares about the wild plants of Britain and Ireland.

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Are there any particular ID guides that you recommend?

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Are there any particular ID guides that you recommend?

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British and Irish Wild Flowers and Plants : A Pocket Guide from Summerfield Books

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Buy British and Irish Wild Flowers and Plants : A Pocket Guide Paperback by Robert Still ISBN: 9780691245409

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Read about the challenge and register to join!

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Read about the challenge and register to join!

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The BSBI is for everyone who cares about the wild plants of Britain and Ireland.

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Can we start straight away - I've just downloaded the app, so if I go for a walk tomorrow (and ID the flower growning out of my doorstep - which is wild) can I record them or do I need to wait?

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Can we start straight away - I've just downloaded the app, so if I go for a walk tomorrow (and ID the flower growning out of my doorstep - which is wild) can I record them or do I need to wait?

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Please start as soon as you like!

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"I presume we can start in our own gardens?"

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"I presume we can start in our own gardens?"

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Yes, but do make sure you only record the wild plants, nothing that you intentionally planted

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Is there additional ID support as part of this challenge?

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Is there additional ID support as part of this challenge?

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Yes. If you have had a go yourself first, and perhaps tried an AI and you are still not certain, you can email your photos to beginnerplantID@bsbi.org and our team of volunteers may be able to help. Only use this email for help with ID for plants being submitted as part of the 100 plants challenge.

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Do trees count as plants in this challenge?

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Do trees count as plants in this challenge?

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Yes, but if they are planted in an urban park for example, please add this to your record.

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I appreciate we don't necessarily need a handlens, but I do like to see details so can you recommend a handlens  / what to look for ie magnification when purchasing?

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I appreciate we don't necessarily need a handlens, but I do like to see details so can you recommend a handlens  / what to look for ie magnification when purchasing?

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Do we need to wait until the plants are in flower, before submitting a record?

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Do we need to wait until the plants are in flower, before submitting a record?

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No, though many plants are easier to ID when they flower. If you are confident of your ID, feel free to submit the record:)

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I think I read that you could see the plants other people were recording somewhere - maybe on irecord??? It would be nice to see what others are seeing. But I haven’t been able to find this, did I dream it?

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I think I read that you could see the plants other people were recording somewhere - maybe on irecord??? It would be nice to see what others are seeing. But I haven’t been able to find this, did I dream it?

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Yes definitely. If you are registered for the 100 plants in 2026 iRecord activity, you will be able to explore all the records submitting by hundreds of fellow participants.

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Should we specify (like deliberately planted trees) if we think something is a garden escapee? not the really odd ones, but say crocuses which can be found happily settled away from home

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Should we specify (like deliberately planted trees) if we think something is a garden escapee? not the really odd ones, but say crocuses which can be found happily settled away from home

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is the 100 plant challenge on the irecord app or web site please?

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is the 100 plant challenge on the irecord app or web site please?

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Yes its on both, sign up here: https://irecord.org.uk/join/100-plants-2026-challenge. Once you've signed up all your plant records in 2026 will be added to it.

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As well as trying to get 100 different species, if we come across something in multiple locations (and it's not wide spread like daisies) do we submit it to the challenge or just upload generally to iRecord?

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As well as trying to get 100 different species, if we come across something in multiple locations (and it's not wide spread like daisies) do we submit it to the challenge or just upload generally to iRecord?

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You can do either, the more records that are submitted the better:)

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do you recommend trying to id plants in the field or to take photos to identify them later?

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do you recommend trying to id plants in the field or to take photos to identify them later?

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Always best to have a go in the field if you can, but also always take photos for later use too. Does depend on the weather though and how much time you have :)

Often times, if you only take photos, you may find that you have missed taking a photo of the part of the plant required for ID, like the leaf hairs.

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Is it equally beneficial to record native and non-native plants?

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Is it equally beneficial to record native and non-native plants?

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Do you have to keep your own count - or how do you know when you have got to 100?

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Do you have to keep your own count - or how do you know when you have got to 100?

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You can view your own records under the activity on the iRecord website by filtering all the activity records against your name, or go to the Explore menu on iRecord where you will be able to see all the records you have submitted to iRecord

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Is it OK to submit a record with a rather general ID? Like, I may know a plant is in the Euphorbia family but not be able to pinpoint the exact one?

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Is it OK to submit a record with a rather general ID? Like, I may know a plant is in the Euphorbia family but not be able to pinpoint the exact one?

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is there an option to record a pollinator or other insect visiting the wildflower plant?

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is there an option to record a pollinator or other insect visiting the wildflower plant?

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Oh yes, that is what is so wonderful about iRecord

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If I go for a short walk (say a mile or so) and record 20 or 30 plants along that route can I upload these in one go on iRecord or does each species have to be recorded in its specific location on that route?

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If I go for a short walk (say a mile or so) and record 20 or 30 plants along that route can I upload these in one go on iRecord or does each species have to be recorded in its specific location on that route?

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If you are using the app on your mobile while you are walking you can easily enter each species as you encounter it and your GPS will track you. If entering records back at home, you should enter each record individually. Records from a single site on a specific day can be entered in one go on the website using a special form for that within the activity

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Yes it can!

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If we are able to spot something unique that hasn't been recorded yet, do we get recognised in some way :)

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If we are able to spot something unique that hasn't been recorded yet, do we get recognised in some way :)

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Is it useful for us to record species that we've already got on our 100 list, but which are in a different location?

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Is it useful for us to record species that we've already got on our 100 list, but which are in a different location?

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Yes, but try not to record the same species at the same site in the same year. You can also use 1x1km square grids as a guide- so don't record the same species within the same 1km square grid in the same year. You can view OS maps on grab a grid ref sites to see where these 1km grids are: BNHS Grab a Grid Reference Duo

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Get an OS grid ref from aerial photos and OpenLayers

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So this means we are not to record Sphagnum Mosses?

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So this means we are not to record Sphagnum Mosses?

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Yes mosses are included in the Bryophyte group, so although they are plants we are not including them in this challenge. However, you are of course welcome to record them on iRecord as well, they just won't count for our 100 plants challenge.

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Will the records be verified? And if so, how quickly?

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Will the records be verified? And if so, how quickly?

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This will depend on a number of factors. For this challenge, verification is not necessary for you record to count:)

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Clear photographs are an important part of a record. They can help ensure that verifiers checking records can be sure that the ID of the plant in that location, at that time, is accurate and allows for faster acceptance and hence transfer of the record into the BSBI's Distribution Database; so that they can be used for research and conservation.

As a beginner recorder, photos are essential. Many recording apps like iRecord now have inbuilt auto ID features and they can check your photo and make a suggestion as to its ID. This can help you learn. However auto ID needs to be treated with caution. Always check that the suggestion is realistic in terms of geographical location and time of year.

We have some guidance for taking photos to help with ID on our website and there is a beginner focussed webinar to provide further support.

If you have taken some photos of your plant and need some help with identifying before submitting it to the challenge, we have a dedicated team of volunteers who may be able to help you with the ID. Please send photos to beginnerplantID@bsbi.org and we will try our best to help.

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The BSBI is for everyone who cares about the wild plants of Britain and Ireland.

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How do I delete or edit one of my  records on iRecord?

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How do I delete or edit one of my  records on iRecord?

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Yes, simply go to Explore on the main menu on the iRecord website and select My Records. You can then see all your records listed under the map. Select the record you want to edit by clicking on the edit icon on the right hand side. You can then edit anything you like on your record, and you can delete it.

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Can I explore activity records via the iRecord app on my phone?

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Can I explore activity records via the iRecord app on my phone?

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You probably need to visit the iRecord website to see all the activity records. You can see your own records on the app.

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Can the record date and location be filled in from the photo's metadata?

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Can the record date and location be filled in from the photo's metadata?

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Not really, this would be risky as there could be errors in the process, best to input the details manually. If you are using the app in the field, the location info will be half filled in automatically if your phone's GPS is enabled.

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Can you submit a plant record without a photo?

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Can you submit a plant record without a photo?

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Ideally a good clear photo showing the key diagnostic features of the plant should be included with your record where possible

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Using iRecord to take part in the challenge

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Using iRecord to take part in the challenge

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland

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Using iRecord for the 100 plants in 2026 challenge

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Can you make a video on how to explore my own records?

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Can you make a video on how to explore my own records?

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Yes we will do something like this as soon as we can:)

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Can people join the challenge outside of the UK?

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Can people join the challenge outside of the UK?

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The challenge is only for plants in Britain and Ireland

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Do we stop recording on iRecord when we get to 100?

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Do we stop recording on iRecord when we get to 100?

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No, you can continue recording for as long as you like. The aim of the challenge is to help more people see how easy it is to record plants and to ideally make it a regular lifetime habit:)

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I can't see the 100 plants activity in the app on my mobile?

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I can't see the 100 plants activity in the app on my mobile?

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If you have already definitely registered for the activity on the iRecord website, then go to the app on your phone and under Activities, if it is not there, drag your screen down using your finger and this should refresh the app and make the 100 Plants challenge appear for you on the app.

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Do the records from Irecord get joined up to the national biodiversity datacentre in Ireland?

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Do the records from Irecord get joined up to the national biodiversity datacentre in Ireland?

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Guidance is available on the 100 plants webpages and there was a webinar dedicated to this

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Guidance is available on the 100 plants webpages and there was a webinar dedicated to this

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Recording For Beginners: Mapping and grid references

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How detailed a grid reference should I provide?

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How detailed a grid reference should I provide?

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Ideally at least a 1km2 grid reference which would look like this for example TL2530, however a 6 digit grid reference is even better for example TL254306 and an 8 digit grid ref is even better

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What should we record and what should we not record?

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What should we record and what should we not record?

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All flowering plants, conifers and other trees, ferns, horsetails and clubmosses can be recorded as part of this challenge. Mosses and Lichens don't count as part of this challenge, but you can certainly also record them on iRecord - all records of all species are valuable.

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What does it mean when the circle on the photo in the iRecord app is red or green?

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What does it mean when the circle on the photo in the iRecord app is red or green?

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We think this links to how certain the AI feature is in its suggested ID of the plant. Green, means it is pretty good, red means that it is not sure at all. Do remember that the AI feature is a useful supporting tool and should not be used on its own.

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Do I need to edit my photos before I upload them to iRecord as part of my record

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Do I need to edit my photos before I upload them to iRecord as part of my record

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As long as the photo is clear, in focus and showing the parts of the plant needed for ID then there is no need to edit it. Photos for recording do not need any artistic composition edits.

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Yes definitely. Although many established hedges may have been planted a long time ago, you can definitely still record the plants making up the hedge and also all the plants growing at the base of the hedge

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Watch our webinar which covers 60 plants you may want to hunt for across 20 habitats

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Watch our webinar which covers 60 plants you may want to hunt for across 20 habitats

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Recording For Beginners: Plants by habitat

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Here is a pdf list of all the species mentioned in the webinar above

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Here is a pdf list of all the species mentioned in the webinar above

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Plants and Habitats - a 100 plants in 2026 challenge - species list

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I have an issue with iRecord or the app, who do I contact?

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I have an issue with iRecord or the app, who do I contact?

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Please contact iRecord if you have a technical issue with their website or app. The email address for support is irecord@ceh.ac.uk

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Can I upload a sketch of my plant rather than a photo?

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Can I upload a sketch of my plant rather than a photo?

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Not really, the purpose of the photo as part of a record is to help the person who is verifying the ID of your plant to ensure that it is definitely the plant you have said it is.

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland

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Recording for Beginners: Detailed explanation of the Name that Plant online plant ID resource