Plant identification applications do not reliably identify toxic and edible plants in the American Midwest.
Kevan LongAndrew TownesmithAlex OvermillerWendy ApplequistAnthony J ScalzoPaula BuchananCindy C BitterPublished in: Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2023)
Accuracy of the smartphone applications varies, with PictureThis outperforming other apps. At this time, apps cannot be used to safely identify edible plants. Foragers must have adequate botanical knowledge to ensure safe harvesting of wild plants.
Keyphrases