MENLO PARK, Calif. – Facebook announced a new tool today. This tool helps gardeners identify plants. Users find the tool inside the Facebook app. It uses the phone’s camera. Point the camera at a plant. The tool tells you what plant it is. This happens fast. You see the result on the screen.
(Facebook Launches Plant Identification Tool for Gardening Assistance)
Many people enjoy gardening. They often see unknown plants. This causes frustration. Facebook made this tool to fix that problem. The tool works with many common garden plants. It also identifies weeds. It gives useful information too. You learn about plant care. You learn about sunlight needs. You learn about watering schedules. This helps people take better care of their gardens.
Using the tool is simple. Open the Facebook app. Find the camera icon. Select the plant identification mode. Point your phone at the plant. Make sure the plant is in the frame clearly. Tap the screen. The tool analyzes the image. It shows the plant’s name seconds later. It also shows related details. You can save the results. You can share them with friends if you want.
Facebook says user privacy matters. Plant identification happens on the device. Plant images are not sent to Facebook servers automatically. The tool uses machine learning. It learned from a huge database of plant images. Facebook worked with plant experts. They ensured the tool’s accuracy. The tool is free for all Facebook users. It is available now globally. Find it in the latest version of the Facebook mobile app.
(Facebook Launches Plant Identification Tool for Gardening Assistance)
The tool helps beginners. It helps experienced gardeners too. It solves a common gardening problem. Facebook hopes it makes gardening easier. The tool is part of Facebook’s effort to build useful features. It uses the camera in a new way. People can explore nature more confidently. The feature is active immediately.