• Bot@mander.xyzBEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Automatic identification via PlantNet summary

    Most likely match: Reynosia septentrionalis Urb.

    Common name Scientific name Likeliness
    Red ironwood Reynosia septentrionalis 8.95 %
    Japanese holly Ilex crenata 6.98 %
    Clam-cherry Byrsonima lucida 6.42 %
    Coca-bush Erythroxylum coca 6.38 %
    Littleleaf boxwood Buxus microphylla 5.79 %

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    • spicethedirt@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      It’s definitely not a Reynosia, they have opposite leaf arrangements while your plant has an alternate leaf arrangement. Good luck!

      • verde.viento@mander.xyzEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Good to know. Are there any other leaf characteristics to look for when identifying plants? I was just thinking of shape and color, but there must be a lot more.

        • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.netEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          If you are a beginner make sure to learn the difference between a compound and simple leaf.

          Leaf underside can be very helpful for some taxa. Lots of people forget to photograph those.

          Also looking at different types of leaf hairs/trichomes. Sometimes this requires a hand lens.

          Pattern of venation is also a good one.