# Coastal Plants

> Western Australian coastal plant identification guide with photos and usage information. (iPhone/iPad app by Northern Agricultural Catchments Council Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-plants/id1224462865 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Northern Agricultural Catchments Council Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/738897454)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-plants/id1224462865/reviews.md

## What is Coastal Plants?

NACC’s Coastal Plant Pocket Guide is an easy to use identification app for common plants found along Western Australia’s coast from Kalbarri to Guilderton (although most species covered have a much broader distribution). It is intended as a convenient resource for both community groups and coastal managers seeking to revegetate and control weeds in coastal dunes. The app features:

•	A Table of Contents (TOC) with large pictures for quick reference;
•	Five simple TOC categories;
        o	Native/Weed;
        o	Growth habit;
        o	Aboriginal usage;
        o	Location; and
        o	Flower colour.
•	Colour photographs of whole plants and close-ups of key features;
•	Species descriptions and distributions;
•	Detailed information on propagation methods for native species and control methods for weed species;
•	Comprehensive information on Aboriginal uses of coastal plants;
•	Information on dune formation and care;
•	Glossary and Reference sections.

Download this free app to help you look after your coastal dunes in the Northern Agricultural Region of Western Australia.

## Key features

- Quick reference table of contents with large pictures
- Five simple identification categories
- Color photographs of plants and key features
- Species descriptions and distributions
- Propagation and weed control methods
- Comprehensive Aboriginal usage information
- Dune formation and care guidance

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coastal-plants/id1224462865/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Informative and fun

*2019-08-15*

A great little app to help identify local coastal plants and their traditional uses. So glad to have been directed to this app

## Frequently asked questions about Coastal Plants

### What is the geographic scope of Coastal Plants?

Coastal Plants covers common plants found along Western Australia's coast from Kalbarri to Guilderton. However, many of the species included have a much broader distribution beyond this specific region.

### What kind of information does Coastal Plants provide about each plant?

For each plant, Coastal Plants offers color photographs, species descriptions, distribution details, propagation methods for natives, control methods for weeds, and comprehensive information on Aboriginal uses.

### Can Coastal Plants help with managing coastal dunes?

Yes, the app is intended as a resource for revegetating and controlling weeds in coastal dunes. It includes information on dune formation and care, making it useful for coastal managers.

### How is the information organized within Coastal Plants?

The app features a Table of Contents with large pictures for quick reference. This TOC is divided into five simple categories: Native/Weed, Growth habit, Aboriginal usage, Location, and Flower colour.

### Is Coastal Plants available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Coastal Plants is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### When was Coastal Plants last updated?

The latest version of Coastal Plants is 1.0.1, which was last updated on May 19, 2017. The app was initially released on April 12, 2017.

### Does Coastal Plants contain advertisements?

No, Coastal Plants does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the age rating for Coastal Plants?

Coastal Plants has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and above.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2017-05-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fix TOC screen for iOS 9 on iPad.

### 1.0 — 2017-04-12

No release notes.

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