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This section of NatureGate features descriptions of hundreds of plant species, and thousands of images. You can view plants using species names or family names, or search for them using different kinds of keywords. Suitable keywords include scientific names or terms such as endangered or kitchen herb. The search function will find all species whose descriptions include the keyword.
Our unique user-friendly species identification tools are an exclusive feature of our website. They can help you to find the name of a species whose name you do not know or remember. Species can be identified easily by entering information on a few of their characteristics. When planning a trip you can also use these tools to find out which species you might encounter. You could find out what plants grow on lakeshores in Lapland in July, or which fish you might catch in the lake…
