# Flora of Yellowstone — Supporting Yellowstone Forever

> Yellowstone National Park flora identification guide with detailed descriptions and photos. (iPhone/iPad app by High Country Apps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flora-of-yellowstone/id512006811 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [High Country Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/512006814)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 196 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flora-of-yellowstone/id512006811/reviews.md

## What is Flora of Yellowstone?

High Country Apps is proud to team up with the Yellowstone Forever (www.yellowstone.org) as its conservation partner for its Flora of Yellowstone app. 

Flora of the Yellowstone Region presents more than 450 wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and trees readily found in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding national forests of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, and beyond. Designed for expert and beginner alike, this guide presents each species in a clear, informative format that provides photos and illustrations of the plant, an easily understood description, distinctive field marks, preferred habitats, and tidbits on the plant’s ecology and cultural use.

An innovative, easy-to-use key allows the user to select flower color, leaf type, and other characteristics to quickly identify unknown plants. You are on a hike, look down and see a flower with yellow petals and opposite leaves but don’t know its name. It could be tall and thorny, sticky with black berries, sweet-smelling with square stems. Just select what you do know on the app and all plants matching your description will be shown. Photographs and information used by the app are stored locally, making the app available to use with or without a data connection.

The Greater Yellowstone Region is a land etched by rivers and mountains, and accented by wildflowers. Its unique plants include diminutive orchids, plants that flower once every 60 years, plants that are a favorite food of grizzly bears, and others that are deadly poisonous. Taken together, their forms, colors and habits are diverse and compelling. Whether you are hiking, camping, enjoying a walk, or just driving through, Flora of the Yellowstone Region is the field guide app to take along.

We hope this app increases your enthusiasm for the plants that give us all life and inspiration. Revel in the wildflowers and infect others with your love of the land.

## Key features

- Identify over 450 plant species
- Detailed descriptions and photos
- Innovative identification key
- Offline functionality
- Habitat and ecology information
- Cultural uses of plants

## Chart rankings

- #172 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flora-of-yellowstone/id512006811/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Highly Recommended

*2025-06-27*

I spend my summers living on the NE edge of Yellowstone National Park and also have a master’s in plant ecology. This app makes it easy for me to check my identifications and also has good natural history information. But even if you are a botanical beginner, the step by step identification option will ensure you can put a name to most plants. It truly is like having a field guide in your pocket.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2018-02-10*

This was the first High Country app that I purchased and it’s still my favorite.  I haven’t opened and browsed the app for some time and decided to do so because of the recent update.  Love, love, love that it includes grasses and trees too!I try to travel to Yellowstone NP every year and it’s really nice to have useful information in my daypack that doesn’t weigh a ton!

### 4/5 — A Promising App

*2013-04-20*

I just saw this app demonstrated by the author of the book this app is based on at a seminar at Cashman's Nursery. I was very impressed and downloaded it as soon as I got home. I am looking forward to using it while hiking this summer.

### 5/5 — FLORA OF THE YELLOWSTONE REGION

*2012-05-23*

Easy to use. Highly recommend this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Flora of Yellowstone

### What is Flora of Yellowstone?

Flora of Yellowstone is a field guide app designed to help users identify over 450 plant species found in Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding forests. It provides detailed information, photos, and an interactive key for identification.

### How does the identification key in Flora of Yellowstone work?

The identification key allows you to select characteristics like flower color and leaf type. The app then displays all plants matching your selected criteria, making it easy to identify unknown species you encounter.

### Can I use Flora of Yellowstone without an internet connection?

Yes, all photographs and information used by Flora of Yellowstone are stored locally on your device. This means you can use the app to identify plants even when you do not have a data connection.

### What kind of information does Flora of Yellowstone provide about each plant?

For each species, Flora of Yellowstone offers photos, illustrations, an easy-to-understand description, distinctive field marks, preferred habitats, and interesting tidbits on the plant’s ecology and cultural use.

### Is Flora of Yellowstone suitable for beginners?

Yes, Flora of Yellowstone is designed for both expert botanists and beginners alike. Its clear format and user-friendly identification key make it accessible to all levels of plant knowledge.

### What is the price of Flora of Yellowstone?

Flora of Yellowstone is a paid application, available for $7.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and content.

### How often is Flora of Yellowstone updated?

The latest version of Flora of Yellowstone is 14.01, last updated on February 28, 2025. Updates typically include new information, bug fixes, and improvements to the app's functionality.

### What devices does Flora of Yellowstone support?

Flora of Yellowstone is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 14.01 — 2025-02-28

Updated for 2025 and iOS 18.3+.

### 13.13 — 2024-06-30

Updated Favorites button and made available in all 3 tabs.
Corrected scientific name for Erythronium grandiflorum.
Updated or added 12 new species.
Corrected typos in app.

### 13.12 — 2024-06-04

Corrected scientific name for Erythronium grandiflorum.
Updated or added 12 new species.
Corrected typos in app.

### 13.01 — 2024-02-01

Updated or added 12 new species.
Corrected typos in app.
Updated diagram showing details of grass anatomy.
Updated for iOS 17.

### 12.02 — 2023-10-27

Updated for iOS 17.

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