Problem: Article: Illustrated field manuals can often be found in the outdoor activities section. These publications are the naturalist's time-honored method of solving the mysteries of botanical life. Within their pages you'll find detailed full-color images, scientific and common names, and details about the lifespan and reproductive habits of major plant species. Plant identification handbooks are most often broken up by state or territory, making them even more accessible for amateur enthusiasts. A printed guide can provide answers instantly when you're in the field, or serve as a reliable reference when you need to look something up at home. Programs like PlantSnap and FlowerChecker make it possible for smartphone users to get a readout on unfamiliar plants in a pinch. Once you get the app loaded, it's as simple as photographing the plant in question and waiting for the results. The sophisticated software will dig through an extensive database of physical features to find the closest match. Some apps like Plantifier and Leafsnap even include realtime support with qualified plant experts analyzing photos as they're submitted. Due to the purely visual nature of their identification process, these apps aren't guaranteed to be accurate in all cases. Show your notes and any photos you've taken to a botanist, gardening specialist, or respected outdoorsman and see if they can help you discover the identity of a certain plant. People who have spent years studying plants can often pick them out by sight or description. By talking to them, you'll have an opportunity to absorb a little of what they know. Assuming you don't have anyone to turn to in your area, you can try taking your questions online to a message board for plant lovers. If you find yourself without any other options, try typing the plant's features into a search engine and selecting the "images" tab. You'll be shown an assortment of plants cataloged by the keywords you entered. When you find a photo that looks like the plant you're trying to identify, click on it to pull up more info. Be as brief yet specific as possible. A search containing the terms "red," "serrated," "leaves," and "veins" is more likely to uncover the correct species than one that reads "big red bush." You may also have some luck scrolling through image archiving websites like Flickr. Assuming you have pictures of the plant in question but no other leads to go on, you might still be able to get a hit by working in reverse. Pull up Google's main page and click or tap the camera icon beside the search bar. Then, upload a photo of the unknown plant from your device and hit "search." You'll be shown a assortment of images with characteristics similar to the one you're trying to learn more about. To maximize your chances of getting a match, select the clearest, highest-resolution shot you have. Ideally, the plant should be the focal point of the picture, with little or no extraneous details in the background that might throw off the identifying algorithm. If you get a result that's close but not exact, highlight the picture and click the "search by image" option to pull up others like it.
Summary: Flip through a plant identification handbook at the library or bookstore. Download a plant identification app to stay ready in the field. Ask an expert to take advantage of their firsthand experience. Run a quick image search to sort through pictures by description. Use Google's Reverse Image Search feature to turn up related photos.

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