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[[Image:Mygardenplans-screenshot.gif|thumb|300px|right|The Plant Database]]
 
[[Image:Mygardenplans-screenshot.gif|thumb|300px|right|The Plant Database]]
  
This interactive [http://www.mygardenplans.com/plants plant database] is similar to Wikipedia (e.g. user generated content, share-alike) except that it provides content and search capabilities specific to plants:
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This interactive [http://www.mygardenplans.com/plants plant database] is similar to Wikipedia (e.g. user generated content, share-alike) except that it provides more structured content and search capabilities specific to plants.
 
*scientific name
 
*scientific name
 
*common names
 
*common names

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Plant Database

The Plant Database

This interactive plant database is similar to Wikipedia (e.g. user generated content, share-alike) except that it provides more structured content and search capabilities specific to plants.

  • scientific name
  • common names
  • plant type, for example perennial, annual, or shrub
  • minimum and maximum exposure
  • minimum and maximum USDA hardiness zone
  • minimum and maximum water use
  • growth rate
  • height
  • width

Using this information, visitors can search for plants well suited for their climate.