FieldGuide - Native Plants

FieldGuide - Native Plants

by Alexander Drummond

2 ratings
2 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 12, 2026
  • June 12, 2026

Features

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Instantly identify plants using your camera and learn if they are native or invasive to your region. Make informed decisions for your garden and local ecosystem with detailed ecological impact information and suggestions for native alternatives. Track your scans and receive seasonal alerts.

Instant plant identification via camera
Native and invasive status detection
Ecological impact information
Native plant alternatives suggestions
Scan history saved locally
Seasonal invasive species alerts
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What's New in FieldGuide

1.0

June 12, 2026

Subscription plans

Field Pass

Unlock unlimited plant scans and track hiking trails.

$4.991 Month
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User reviews

Love it!

Love the app, works well with helping me identity plans, was looking for something like this for a while

Must Have for Nature Lovers

Living in Los Angeles, I’m surrounded by an incredible variety of plants, trees, flowers, and landscaping from all over the world. I’ve always been curious about what I’m actually looking at, but identifying plants used to require a lot of searching and guesswork.

This app makes it effortless. I simply take a photo, and within seconds it identifies the plant and tells me whether it’s native to my current location. What surprised me most is how accurate and educational it is. I’ve learned so much about the local ecosystem, drought-tolerant landscaping, pollinator-friendly plants, and the difference between native and introduced species.

Whether you’re a gardener, hiker, homeowner, parent, student, or just someone who enjoys being outdoors, this app turns every walk into a learning experience. It’s intuitive, fast, beautifully designed, and has completely changed the way I look at the natural world around me.

If you’ve ever pointed at a plant and wondered, “What is that?” this app is worth every penny. One of the best apps I’ve downloaded this year.
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FAQ

What is FieldGuide?

FieldGuide is a mobile application that uses your device's camera to identify plants and determine if they are native or invasive to your specific US region. It provides ecological impact information and suggests native alternatives.

How accurate is FieldGuide's plant identification?

The app is powered by PlantNet, a non-profit open science database trained on millions of botanical specimens, suggesting a high degree of accuracy for its identifications.

Does FieldGuide have ads?

No, FieldGuide is ad-free and does not track users or sell data. The developers emphasize a commitment to user privacy and open science.

What are the benefits of the Field Pass subscription?

The Field Pass offers unlimited plant identifications, a native alternatives engine, a garden native-score tracker, an offline regional plant database, a hike log with GPS tagging, and seasonal invasive alerts.

How much does Field Pass cost?

Field Pass is available for $4.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What devices is FieldGuide compatible with?

FieldGuide is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is FieldGuide updated?

The application was last updated on June 12, 2026, with version 1.0 being the latest release. Future updates will likely focus on expanding the plant database and improving features.

Is FieldGuide suitable for children?

FieldGuide has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users interested in learning about plants and nature.