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Flora Incognita

Flora Incognita

identify flowers and trees

599 ratings
355 reviews
📚 Education
🌟 Lifestyle
Free

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Released
April 30, 2018
Updated
September 11, 2026

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Developer

Patrick Maeder
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Identify wild plants by taking a photo and learn about them with detailed fact sheets. Track your discoveries on a map and contribute to scientific research. This free, ad-free app uses AI for precise identification.

✓Identify plants with a photo
✓Detailed plant fact sheets
✓Observation list with maps
✓AI-powered identification
✓Contribute to scientific research
✓Free and ad-free
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What users say about Flora Incognita

Reviews of Flora Incognita are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.8/5 from 599 App Store ratings. What users like most: fast and accurate identification, easy to use and intuitive. Top complaints: occasional misidentifications, especially for hybrid/cultivated plants, limited to European/UK flora (some users outside this region). Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and accurate identification
  • 👍Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🔍Excellent plant information
  • 💡Contributes to scientific database
  • 🆓Completely free with no ads

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional misidentifications, especially for hybrid/cultivated plants
  • 🌍Limited to European/UK flora (some users outside this region)
  • 📱Requires internet connection for full functionality
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What's New in Flora Incognita

3.15.2

September 11, 2026

3.15 - Species profiles: Content and details slightly expanded. - Search & filters: Speeded up search and fixed errors with filters. - Compatibility: Adapted to newer devices and operating systems. - Camera & media: Improved camera and fixed errors during image import and export.

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User reviews

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Plants

Simple to use App that is great for understanding what you have in the garden and how you should maintain it
MMonocod

A wonderful help

I enjoy using this app because there is always something in the garden you do not recognise and I know I can take a photo and get my answer.
Bbuckydoodo

Best plant, flower and tree app !

This app is so great! No adds and no personal information requested. Just shared knowledge. Plus it’s accurate !
SGSunshine Serotonin Girl

Great

Easy to use. Accurate.
P5Polgs 54

Thank you 🌸

Even when I change the device, I will definitely download this application. I thank the developers and wish further development and prosperity 💞
SSanicaZvan

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes or freezes on some devices

Bug

Occasional issues with photo uploads

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Requested Features

3 requests

Offline mode for plant identification

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More comprehensive coverage of global flora

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Additional plant care/cultivation information

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FAQ

What does Flora Incognita do?

Flora Incognita allows you to identify wild plants by simply taking a photo with your smartphone. It then provides you with a fact sheet containing detailed information about the species. You can also track your plant findings on a map and contribute to scientific research.

How accurate is the plant identification?

Species identification in Flora Incognita is based on Deep Learning algorithms with an accuracy of well over 90%. For optimal results, it's recommended to take sharp, close-up pictures of plant parts like flowers, leaves, bark, or fruits.

Is Flora Incognita free to use?

Yes, Flora Incognita is completely free of charge and contains no advertising. It is part of a scientific research project and can be used for as long as you wish without any premium versions or subscriptions.

Who developed Flora Incognita?

The Flora Incognita app is developed by scientists from the Technical University of Ilmenau and the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry Jena. Its development is supported by various German ministries and foundations focused on education and nature conservation.

What are the benefits of using Flora Incognita?

Using Flora Incognita allows you to easily identify wild plants, learn about their characteristics, and keep a record of your discoveries. By contributing your observations, you also play a role in scientific research related to nature conservation, invasive species, and climate change.