iNaturalist Plant Map - Global Visualization

By default, we're showing 10,000 plant observations to ensure optimal performance.

To view all 500,000+ observations, click the "Show All Data" button in the navigation bar.

2D Map View: Click "Map" in the navigation bar to view the map
Zoom: Use mouse wheel, pinch gestures, or zoom controls to zoom in/out
Pan: Click and drag to move around the map
Marker Clusters: Markers are grouped into clusters when zoomed out. Click to zoom in and expand clusters
Markers: Click on any marker to see detailed information about that plant observation

Access Filters: Click the "Filter" button in the navigation bar
Country Filter: Select a specific country to view observations from that region
Season Filter: Filter observations by season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
Family Filter: Filter by plant family (e.g., Rosaceae, Asteraceae)
Species Filter: Search for specific plant species by name
Apply Filters: Click "Apply Filters" to update the map with your selections
Reset: Click "Reset" to clear all filters and return to default view
Close Panel: Click outside the filter panel or use the X button to close it

Default View: Shows 10,000 observations for optimal performance
Show All Data: Click "Show All Data" button to load all 500,000+ observations
Loading Time: Loading all data may take 1-3 minutes based on your connection
Map: Can display all records efficiently using marker clustering
Visible Count: The statistics panel shows how many observations are currently displayed

Caching: The application uses caching for faster load times on repeated queries
Filter First: Use filters to narrow down results before showing all data
Marker Clusters: Zoom in to see individual markers from clusters
Data Limits: Default 10k limit ensures smooth performance on all devices
Browser Compatibility: Works best on modern browsers with WebGL support for 3D view