Plant databases have become sophisticated and diverse. Have you used a plant data-base lately? If not, you may be in for some surprises: Plant databases are much more robust and accessible than ever before. A decade ago, plant databases were primarily text-based programs used for plant selection, or libraries of photographs used for plant identification—or to show a client what a proposed plant specimen might look like. Current databases continue to provide these functions, but may also identify plant sources, define research issues for rare and endangered plants, specify wetland species, and expand CAD capabilities.
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