# Central California Wildflowers

> Plant identification app for Central California species based on user-provided characteristics. (iPhone/iPad app by Wildflower Search.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-california-wildflowers/id1095147635 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wildflower Search](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094945411)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 908 MB
- Languages: English, French, Spanish
- Released: 2016-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-california-wildflowers/id1095147635/reviews.md

## What is Central California Wildflowers?

This App helps find and identify plants. When you give the App information about a plant, such as its location, flower color and the time of year, the App will quickly show you which plants match your selections.

The App includes 5,118 species of plants found in Central California. Overall, 3,141 are "Wildflowers", 496 are shrubs, 205 are broadleaf trees, 51 are conifers, 48 are vines, 564 are grass-like, 71 are fern-like, 267 are moss-like, 171 are seaweed and 266 are lichen.

## Key features

- Plant identification by characteristics
- Covers 5,118 Central California species
- Categorizes plants (wildflowers, shrubs, trees, etc.)
- Detailed species information
- Location-based filtering

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-california-wildflowers/id1095147635/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Central California Wildflowers

*2019-04-20*

This app is easy to use and fairly comprehensive. For the casual wildflower lover it’s fantastic

## Frequently asked questions about Central California Wildflowers

### What types of plants can Central California Wildflowers identify?

Central California Wildflowers can identify 5,118 species found in Central California, including wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, grasses, ferns, mosses, seaweed, and lichens.

### How does Central California Wildflowers help identify plants?

You provide information about a plant, such as its location, flower color, and the time of year. The app then matches this data to its extensive database to suggest matching species.

### Is Central California Wildflowers free to use?

Yes, Central California Wildflowers is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Central California Wildflowers available on?

Central California Wildflowers is available on iPhones and iPads. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Central California Wildflowers updated?

The app was last updated on May 6, 2026, with version 9.755. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and potentially expanding the app's content.

### What is the age rating for Central California Wildflowers?

Central California Wildflowers has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and families interested in learning about plants.

### What do users like about Central California Wildflowers?

Users appreciate the app's high accuracy and comprehensive database, contributing to its impressive 4.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.755 — 2026-05-06

Added subspecies descriptions from Flora of North America

### 9.750 — 2026-03-03

Added more species and updated scientific names.

### 9.550 — 2025-07-16

Updated the plant database.

### 9.500 — 2025-06-19

Added search on USDA plant code.  The name search field that matches is now shown in blue. Updated links to other websites.

### 9.401 — 2025-05-15

Fixed bug that caused Death Valley plant observation below sea level to be shown at 12,000 feet.

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All apps by Wildflower Search: https://appshunter.io/developer/1094945411

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