Heading outdoors for a stroll? There’s more than meets the eye in every bloom and every fern. And PictureThis will help you get to the root of the surrounding greenery.

The local scenery offers moments of beauty throughout the year, no matter where you are. Based on your location, PictureThis thoughtfully alerts you when plants in your area are in their prime, or when colours are about to change. You can also check out a vegetation leaderboard and use identification records from nearby users to feel the pulse of your environment.

When you go on a hike, PictureThis is your pocket plant expert. Satisfying your curiosity is a snap – just take a photo. Then tap Plant Info to learn more about a plant’s classification – phylum, class, order, family, genus, species – as well as its geographical distribution, so you can expand your knowledge.

The gorgeous exterior of some plants might mask hidden dangers, and accidental contact could pose a risk. The app provides info on toxicity to humans and animals, including a risk assessment that helps you stay safe when you explore nature.

Before picking wild fruit, gathering unknown mushrooms or grabbing a tree branch, check them out with PictureThis first. The app can inform you of wood that might produce choking smoke or irritating smells if burned. One interesting feature is an age analysis – point your lens at a trunk to get an estimate of the age of the tree.

Have you ever found a pretty flower but later forgotten its name? PictureThis can help! The app stores each plant you identify in your personal Snap History. Refer back at any time, or share with friends and family.