# Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide — ABD Wildflower Field Guide

> Anza-Borrego desert plant and wildflower identification field guide. (iPhone/iPad app by Fred Melgert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anza-borrego-wildflower-guide/id1144989041 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fred Melgert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144989040)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 934 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anza-borrego-wildflower-guide/id1144989041/reviews.md

## What is Anza?

A field guide for beginners and experts alike, with descriptions, keys, scientific names, and families for over 1650 plants/trees/wildflowers. 
Search and sort by common or scientific name
Search options include partial name, scientific name, or family.

Is the guide complete?

The guide is as complete as we can make it at this time. We are constantly adding new flowers/plants after our almost daily walks in the desert. 
But we are probably missing some less common plants and flowers, but one day we will find them.

When is the flower season?

The season for annual wildflowers reaches its peak from the beginning of February to the end of April, and occasionally much earlier with the right monsoon rains.
It is followed by a parade of perennials over the summer and fall and into the following year.
Rainfall can be very localized, it needs to fall at just the right time, in the right amount.

Is every wildflower season the same? No. Rainfall and temperatures vary from year to year and from place to place within the desert. Altitude is an important factor, too. Remember that the Anza-Borrego Desert region ranges from well below 1,000 feet to over 5,000 feet. The first flowers appear in the lower elevations and move higher through the spring.

Where can I find more information?
Our Facebook page and website are a good start, if you have any questions let us know.

Notice:

What will this guide do for you? Our hope is that our guide will help you identify the wildflowers you see, by genera if not by species. It will not make you an expert overnight. Some species, and varieties and subspecies, are difficult to identify, even for an expert. 

Never assume you have the right flower, always check if everything adds up, the most common mistake is to ID a flower, just by appearances and ending up with a wrong conclusion.

If in doubt post it on iNaturalist.org and join our project Flora of Anza-Borrego State Park and adjacent desert.
We try to review every single entry if you provide enough photos.
Or post a request on our Facebook page and we or someone else will be glad to help you out.

*The Anza-Borrego Desert is part of the Colorado Desert, that is a subdivision of the larger Sonoran Desert.

## Key features

- Over 1650 plant/tree/wildflower entries
- Descriptions and scientific names
- Search by common or scientific name
- Search by plant family
- Information on wildflower seasons
- Identification tips

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anza-borrego-wildflower-guide/id1144989041/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Superb field guide to desert floral glory

*2021-07-19*

If you're a desert desperado or a floral fanatic, trust me, you're going to love this. It's an easy-to-use field guide to the wildflowers of the Anza-Borrego and nearby regions, with multiple BEAUTIFUL photos of every plant, hence the quite hefty download size. The botanical notes are rich in detail, and it's easy to lose an hour in this app from the comfort of your armchair even if you're a hundred miles from the splendor of the Californian deserts. Minor quibbles? The UI design isn't as sleek and polished as it could be, to say the very least. It feels like a web page v1.0 circa 2003 with frames and clunky square buttons. But the photos and plant data are rich and rewarding, and if you want to understand and make sense of the landscape around you when you visit the jewel that is Anza-Borrego, you won't find a better companion than this app.

### 4/5 — Very good app

*2019-03-23*

Would be awesome if there were a way to tick off flowers we have seen.

### 1/5 — Will not download unless WiFi?

*2019-01-16*

Odd. Message says I need to connect to a WiFi network as it’s 150 MB. I tried the WiFi at the new Borrego Springs Library, super slow.  Download unresponsive.  Went outside to connect to Verizon data at 50x the WiFi speed. Seems to not allow cellular data downloads.

**Developer response:** A bit strange to give it one star.
I't probably an iOs bug
https://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/04/18/how-to-bypass-cellular-download-limit-iphone/

## Frequently asked questions about Anza

### What is the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide?

The Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide is a digital field guide designed to help users identify over 1650 plants, trees, and wildflowers found in the Anza-Borrego desert region. It provides descriptions, scientific names, and family classifications.

### How many plants are included in the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide?

The guide contains descriptions for over 1650 plants, trees, and wildflowers. The developers are continuously adding new entries as they discover them during their walks in the desert.

### Can I search for plants by their common name in the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide?

Yes, you can search and sort by common or scientific name. The search options include partial name, scientific name, or family, making it easy to find specific plants.

### When is the best time to see wildflowers in Anza-Borrego?

The peak season for annual wildflowers typically runs from early February to late April, though this can vary with monsoon rains. Perennials follow through the summer and fall. Rainfall and temperature significantly influence the timing and abundance of blooms each year.

### What is the price of the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide?

The Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide is available for a one-time purchase price of $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the app.

### What devices is the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide compatible with?

The Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide updated?

The app was last updated on January 20, 2026, with the latest version being 2.9. The developers are actively adding new flowers and plants, indicating a commitment to keeping the guide current.

### Does the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide have ads?

No, the Anza-Borrego Wildflower Guide does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2026-01-20

Added new plants, now over 1650.
Added lots of new photos, descriptions and keys.
Fixed mistakes.
Bug fixes

### 2.8 — 2025-09-15

Added new plants, now over 1600.
Added lots of new photos, descriptions and keys.
Added settings to use the full screen.
Fixed mistakes.

### 2.7 — 2025-01-19

We added 50 new plants, lots of photos, text and fixed bugs. Now over 1550 plants.

### 2.6 — 2024-09-15

We spend months adding over 200 plants that now includes most of the (common) plants in San Diego County.
Added hundreds of photos, text and new keys.

### 2.5 — 2024-01-26

Added new plants, hundreds of photos, text and keys.
Fixed bugs.

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## More apps by Fred Melgert

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All apps by Fred Melgert: https://appshunter.io/developer/1144989040

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