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Plant Information Online offers a collection of databases of interest to plant and gardening enthusiasts and students, as well as professional botanists, horticulturists, and researchers. Some of the databases have been available in print (various titles) since 1979 and online through paid subscription since 1997. The whole site is now available free to the general public.
Plant Information Online provides access to:
- Current Plant and Seed Sources for 105105 plants (largest listing of cultivated plants in North America!) from 999 North American firms that will ship plants.
- Contact information and links (where available) for 2381 North American retail and wholesale seed and nursery firms.
- Bibliographic details for 366479 images of 137936 wild and cultivated plants from around the world in botanical and horticultural books and magazines from 1982 to the present.
- New section! Links to expert-selected sites on growing plants in your region of Canada or the US (including images when available).
Plant Information Online is designed for ease of use. It offers cross-referencing of plant names, easy navigation between different areas of the site, and powerful search functionality. It is updated daily. .
Plant Information Online is a product of the research effort of staff of the University of Minnesota Libraries. It is edited and compiled by Richard T. Isaacson, Bibliographer and Head Librarian, Andersen Horticultural Library and Katherine Allen, Plant Sciences Librarian, Magrath Library. A team of additional staff assists with inputting records.
