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    Apps to ID Plants and Trees

    It’s the time of year when plants, trees and other foliage is popping out of the ground just about everywhere. But it isn’t always clear exactly what that greenery is. Fortunately, a number of apps are available to help you with plant identification. Garden Answers helps identify more than 20,000 plants with detailed information. Take a picture of the plant, tap the ‘submit’ button and answers are instantly provided about what’s growing. Garden Answers also provides details about plant diseases and insect infestations with more than 200,000 commonly asked plant questions. The app is free and for iOS and Android. Plantifier uses social media to help identify plants. Take a…