DATTLE / Field collection
Plant Journal
Keep a record of plants you encounter, with a photo, habitat, and location you can return to. One entry represents one plant observation; repeat observations can show how the same plant changes.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Plant Journal, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Plant Journal.
Capture your first entry
Photograph the identifying details, select the observation location, and choose a habitat. Add light conditions and a note about the leaf, flower, or growth you noticed.
Review and keep it useful
Use Card view to compare photos and search your notes for a repeated location or plant. Check the suggested common and scientific names before relying on them.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Plant Journal includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Location | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. |
| Ambient Light | Sensor — Ambient light | Record the light value in lux with the measurement location and method. |
| Habitat | Choice | Choices: Garden; Forest; Trail; Park; Indoor; Wetland; Other. |
| Notes | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
Sensor capture depends on the device and permissions. On the web, use Enter manually for sensor values. Keep the reading’s unit and measurement context with the record.
Review the AI outputs
This template can create the following outputs from the indicated fields:
- Plant Photo → Common Name, Scientific Name
Compare generated text with your original entry and correct it before using or sharing it.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
Available in the US on iOS, Android, and the web. Features and limits vary by plan; some require a subscription.