# Edible Plant Discovery Apps This App Helps Users Get the Most Out Of Different Parts Of Plants By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-11-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-plant References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/smartphone-app-useful-edible-plants-wild-foraging-woods-nature-1.3832707) & [usefulnovascotiaplants](https://www.usefulnovascotiaplants.com/) People living in the eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia can now make use of an innovative new [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidentree-app) that is designed to make it easier than ever for them to discover and make full use of edible plants. Developed by a team that comprises a botany expert and a software engineer, the Useful Nova Scotia App offers a comprehensive listing of plants as well as details about which parts are edible. What's more, the Useful Nova Scotia App doesn't just help you identify edible plants but also [suggests recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-a-potato) and creative uses, although cautionary information is also offered for the sake of safety. By using a combination of data, visuals and text, this app uses technology to help people get the most out of nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Plant Discovery Apps:** Apps that help users discover and make use of edible plants are becoming increasingly popular in the health and wellness space. - **Botany-based Apps:** Apps that combine botany expertise and technology offer opportunities for new discoveries and increased sustainability measures in the food industry. - **Plant-based Recipe Apps:** Apps that suggest recipes and creative uses for edible plants are disrupting traditional recipe books and offering a new way for individuals to explore and experiment with food. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can benefit from the growing popularity of edible plant discovery apps as they provide a new way for individuals to understand and incorporate healthy food options into their diets. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The use of botany-based apps in the food industry presents opportunities for increased environmental sustainability measures, such as reducing food waste and promoting the use of locally sourced and edible plants. - **Food and Recipe Apps:** Apps that suggest plant-based recipes and creative uses for edible plants are disrupting traditional recipe books and offer a new avenue for businesses in the food industry to explore innovative culinary solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Gardener Companion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantin-app.md) - [Plant-Identification Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-synthesis.md) - [Informational Gardener Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legume-app.md) - [AI Plant Identifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantidentify.md) - [Aggregated Plant Retail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getanyplant.md) - [Plant Care Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaffy.md) - [Nature Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-atlas.md) - [Digital Plant-Based Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggify.md) - [Hybrid Health-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidentree-app.md)