TRY—A plant trait database of databases

Plant traits, such as height or specific leaf area, are expressions of plant performance and are important indicators of ecosystem function. Here, the TRY plant database is highlighted as the most comprehensive archive of global plant data, with open access to the public. This article is a commentary on Kattge et al., 26, 119-188 TRY, the Plant Trait Database, has operated for 12 years and is progressing into its third generation. Kattge et al....