Take or choose up to three photos of a plant, animal or fungus — in the wild, in a park or in your garden — and B.inomen suggests what it is. Each suggestion shows its scientific name and how sure the app is, and, where we have them, its English name, a reference photo, a short description, the species it is most often mistaken for, and a warning when it is known to be toxic, poisonous or venomous.
When it cannot tell the exact species, it names the wider group (the genus) instead, and when nothing fits it simply says it is not sure. A clear, close photo of the plant or animal itself gives the best answer; a few photos from different angles help too.
Your privacy
- No account, no sign-up and no cookies.
- Your photos are used for the identification and then discarded. They are never stored or shared.
- “Use photo location” is off unless you switch it on. Even then, only a rough area is used, for that one identification, and it is not kept.
- We count how the app is used — for example, how many identifications found an answer — but nothing in those counts can identify you.
For learning, not for safety
B.inomen is for education and curiosity only. It is often right but not always, so treat an answer as a well-informed first guess. Never eat, touch or handle a plant, mushroom or animal because of what the app says — ask someone qualified.
Keeping it free
There are no ads and nothing is for sale. If B.inomen is useful to you, you can buy me a coffee to help with the running costs.
The full details, including credits, are in the terms and privacy notice.