Just what is that strange shrub planted next to your new house? Or what are those trees in the park that are setting off your allergies? A new smartphone app for the Android operating system can help ...

WASHINGTON — If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't have a guide book, a new smartphone app allows users with no formal training to satisfy their curiosity and contribute to ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't have a guide book, a new smartphone app allows users with no formal training to satisfy their curiosity and ...

As spring arrives, use these apps and other tools to identify birds, trees and plants in your backyard and on local trails.

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A group of Colorado State University faculty and Extension specialists have created a free shrub and tree identification mobile app called CO Woody Plants. With the launch of the app, Colorado’s ...

His Majesty The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland meets with Congressional members. WASHINGTON (AP) — If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't ...

Leafsnap UK home screen, left, and results list for an oak tree leaf. Leafsnap UK, a collaboration between Museum botanists and US software developers, could revolutionise summer walks. Its launch ...

The Arbor Day Tree Identification Guide app (US$4.99) does exactly what its name suggests. It offers clear, beautifully illustrated step-by-step interaction. You start by choosing a section of North ...

We all know that the iPhone is probably the hottest gadget on the market right now. One of the main reasons for the iPhone's immense popularity is all the sweet apps that are available for it. There ...

To help Colorado homeowners determine whether trees on their property are susceptible to being killed by emerald ash borer (EAB), the Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado State University ...