About Eflora.info
Welcome to Eflora.info, a curated repository of notes and excerpts from a diverse collection of books, journals, and online sources. My primary objective is to provide researchers with an efficient starting point for exploring utilitarian biota—plants, fungi, algae, and similar organisms with practical applications.
The project emphasizes identifying analogous traits across species, genera, and families. By synthesizing information from a wide range of disciplines, I aim to illuminate the multifaceted potential of each species.
Based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, this project maintains a special focus on the flora of Vancouver Island and the surrounding West Coast.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer & User Caution
The information presented on this site is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or botanical advice.
- Health & Safety: Self-diagnosis and treatment based on this site's information are strongly discouraged. Many profiled plants possess toxic properties or may cause adverse effects through misuse, allergic reactions, or drug interactions.
- "Deadly" Hazard Label: Plants marked "Deadly" are exceptionally dangerous. Even small doses can be fatal.
- Accuracy: No guarantee can be made regarding the accuracy or authenticity of the material. Information is collected from various sources and is not independently verified.
- Conservation: Please exercise caution and mindfulness when harvesting any species.
Methodology & Scope
Material is compiled through keyword searches of public and private book collections, academic journals, and websites. While journal and website references are included on each monograph, book references are consolidated on the References page to improve readability.
The species included on this website are generally those found on UBC's E-flora B.C. website and in Plants of Coastal British Columbia by Jim Pojar et al. Note that this site is not a comprehensive flora for the region.
Project Status & Development
Eflora.info is a dynamic and continuously evolving project.
- Server Migration: Migrated to new host; users may notice improved stability and speed.
- AI Workflow: Integrated semi-autonomous monograph generation using local LLM tools.
- Search Statistics: Added source material representation stats to pages. (See example: Acroptilon repens).
- Responsiveness: Migrated monograph layouts from tables to Flexbox and enhanced page metadata for better SEO.
- Design Updates: Refined layouts for Food Uses, Other Uses, and the Index.
- Multimedia: Added a read selected text function to the sidebar.
- Reference datatabase additions.
- Refined "About" page UI and CSS architecture.
Implementation of AI-generated summaries and audio overviews.
Transition to PHP for enhanced aesthetics and functionality.
Visual redesign and new database implementation.
Mirror site established at
eflora.neocities.org.
Feedback & Corrections
Community feedback improves accuracy. This site is a work in progress, but if you spot a major error or have suggestions, please reach out.
✉ admin@eflora.infoCopyright & Fair Use
All information is provided free of charge for educational purposes in accordance with Fair Use (USA) and Fair Dealing (Canada) principles. Public domain images are used often, but not exclusively; cited materials remain the property of their respective owners.
AI Disclosure
Excluding source code, all AI-generated content (which has not been fully fact-checked) will be explicitly labeled. Audio summaries, when added, should be scrutinized against source material.
Acknowledgements
Special acknowledgement is extended to Library Genesis, Sci-Hub, Wikimedia, and the countless individuals who contribute to the body of ethnobotanical knowledge.