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Submit Wild Orchid Observation

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Conservation Impact: Your submission will be analyzed using AI and integrated with the Encyclopedia of Life database to advance orchid conservation science.
Project Information

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Geographic Focus: {{ project.geographic_focus or 'Global' }}

Project Lead: {{ project.project_lead }}

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Target Species:

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  • {% endfor %}
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Observer Information
Please provide your name
Please provide a valid email address
Species Information
Enter your best identification. AI analysis will help verify and provide suggestions.
Please provide a species name or best guess
Please select the flowering stage
Location Information
Please provide latitude (-90 to 90)
Please provide longitude (-180 to 180)
(Requires location permission and GPS-enabled device)
How accurate is your GPS reading?
Observation Details
Please provide the observation date
Total number of individual plants observed
Please count the individual plants
Please describe the habitat
Conservation Assessment
Photo Documentation
Upload multiple high-resolution photos showing:
  • Whole plant in habitat context
  • Close-up of flowers (front and side views)
  • Leaves and growth pattern
  • Surrounding habitat
Please upload at least one photo
📸 Photo Quality Guidelines:
  • Resolution: Minimum 2MP, 3MP+ preferred for AI analysis
  • GPS Data: Enable location services for automatic coordinates
  • Focus: Ensure flowers are sharp and well-lit
  • Composition: Include scale reference when possible
  • Multiple Angles: Front, side, and back views of flowers
Additional Notes
Help contribute to global biodiversity knowledge
Data may be used in scientific publications
Submission will be processed with AI analysis and reviewed by researchers. You'll receive feedback on conservation value and species identification.
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