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**What is the purpose of this project?**
Decrease food waste is the main purpose, but people may be able to find other applications that are outside of this realm.

**What happens after this citizen science project ends?**
The database will be open for everyone to see. Preferably a mobile app will be made with the data for easier and more portable viewing.

**Can I become a collaborator for this project?**
Yes, as this is an open project made by a citizen scientist for citizen scientists, other citizen scientists can contribute through a role in this project as well.

**Who else can participate?**
Anyone can participate in this citizen science project

**What is EPD abbreviated for?**
Edible plants database, the name of the project

**Where is the database of all the plants?**
Right here.

**Who can view the EPD when complete?**
Anyone, the database is public

**Can the EPD be shared and cited?**
Yes, with anyone. For citing, use the citation style of the document.

**Is there a time frame for the project to be finished at?**
No, but this project should take around a few months to complete

Education

Help reduce food waste by helping to find out what to and not to eat!

Edible Plants Database

There are four phases, of which all require research (especially the internet for data collection) and citation.  Phase 1 involves randomly receiving a plant, picking a category from a drop-down menu, and adding in relevant information along with a link to the source.  Phase 2 will be a verification of information filled in by others to make sure they are correct. For Phase 3, citizen scientists scour and correct the database for mistakes. Phase 4 develops the general understanding of botanical families

Edible Plants Database

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