About

Tinanom-Ta grew from a need for an accessible plant identification resource—especially for the youth of the Marianas, as well as local plant enthusiasts and visiting researchers. As younger generations become less familiar with our plants and their names, this project aims to help strengthen that connection. By bringing together photographs, names people know and use, and scientific information, the site helps people recognize and identify the plants around them.

Our focus is plant identification. For those who want to learn more, links to resources such as ChamoruWiki and Wikipedia offer starting points for exploring cultural knowledge, uses, history, and other information about the plants.

Each plant profile brings together photographs, Chamoru and common names, scientific names, and botanical details to support identification. Familiar names provide a starting point, while scientific names help connect the plant to information in other resources.