Identifying the flowers

There are more than 300,000 plant species in the world, so identifying them can be tricky! To identify a particular flower, you of course have to look at its general appearance: the colour and shape of the petals, the pattern or spots... But two other characteristics are also essential: the leaves and the habitat around the plant. Leaves can be smooth-edged or serrated, simple or compound. The habitat is also a determining factor. Is the flower near a stream or lake, in a meadow or in a forest? The overall surroundings and the time of year also need to be taken into account. Once you've made your observations, you can use a guide to the local flora or a mobile application such as planteNet (remember to take photos of the stem, leaves, etc.).