FAQs
From The Plant Encyclopedia
Frequently Asked Questions About Authoring
- How do I add a Plant?
- Click 'Add A Plant'.
- How much do I need to know about the plant?
- Not much. Just a common name is enough to start an article. The proper Latin name will make it show up on all the category pages. Just fill in whatever you know. Other public editors that come after you will add to and improve the article you've started. They can even rename it. Whatever you make will be found through search and show up on Google.
- Not much. Just a common name is enough to start an article. The proper Latin name will make it show up on all the category pages. Just fill in whatever you know. Other public editors that come after you will add to and improve the article you've started. They can even rename it. Whatever you make will be found through search and show up on Google.
- Do I get credit?
- Yes. That's a little something different we've added to this wiki. You receive an Author Page when you 'Create An Account', and your name is listed at the bottom of each article you edit in thanks for your contribution. On your Author Page you can 'friend' or even 'foe' other authors to stay in touch.
- What if someone erases my work?
- This is a possibility. When you're done your edit, check the 'Watch This Page' box. If someone edits your work, you'll receive an e-mail. You can always 'Roll-Back' in the 'Edits History' to your version if it's better. This can get interesting if you are in competition with another author over a favourite plant!
- How do I know if the information on a plant page is correct?
- You don't! Not anymore than you would know that information by an author in a book is correct. Plant Encyclopedia authors can leave references and citations to help you trust their contributions. This model is the same as Wikipedia and has proven very trustworthy over time.
Other FAQs
• Who writes the articles for The Plant Encyclopedia?
The Plant Encyclopedia is written and maintained by passionate gardeners around the world. Anybody can write or edit a page, and as time goes by most pages become the result of several people’s contributions. You can create or edit information in The Plant Encyclopedia. Simply click the “Easy Edit” link on an existing page that you wish to update and make your additions or corrections. If you want to add a whole new page for a species that isn’t yet in The Plant Encyclopedia you can click 'Add A Plant' or 'Add A Species'. No special knowledge about creating websites or even about horticulture is needed anyone can contribute whatever they know.
• Can I use information from The Plant Encyclopedia in my own work/on my site?
Absolutely! The information and images on The Plant Encyclopedia are available for your use under a Creative Commons licence. [1] You can copy, redistribute or remix information from this site. In order to do so you are required to meet the following conditions:
- Attribution: You must attribute the source of written information as The Plant Encyclopedia and any media such as photos or cited research, must be credited as it is on the encyclopedia.
- You cannot use media from The Plant Encyclopedia for commercial purposes.
- Share Alike: If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under the same or similar licence to this one (that means you cannot claim copyright on anything you create using material from this site).
• Do you have an API (application programming interface)?
We do not currently have an API available to the public. We do plan to make one available as soon as possible. If you have a specific project in mind that would be enriched by adding information from this site, please get in touch with us and we will work with you to facilitate data sharing.
• I have a different question.
Please feel free to e-mail us Support@AdenEarth.com
• Who built The Plant Encyclopedia's architecture?
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