# FloraQuest: Northern Tier — University of North Carolina

> Offline plant identification and exploration guide for the Mid-Atlantic region. (iPhone/iPad app by High Country Apps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floraquest-northern-tier/id1625712734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [High Country Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/512006814)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 803 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floraquest-northern-tier/id1625712734/reviews.md

## What is FloraQuest?

Identify 6,000+ plants instantly with FloraQuest™: Northern Tier!  Created by the University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team.

Perfect for botanists, hikers, and nature lovers exploring the Mid-Atlantic region. Identify wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses using our advanced plant identification tools—all offline!

KEY FEATURES:
• Plant Identifier: ID plants using photos and interactive keys
• 6,000 Species divided into 13 major plant groups.
• 12-State Coverage: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and parts of Illinois, Indiana, New York, and Ohio
• Works Offline: No internet needed in the field
• 38,000 Photos: Diagnostic images for accurate identification
• Dichotomous Keys: Advanced botanical identification tools
• Great Places to Botanize: 150+ recommended sites throughout the region
• Built-in Glossary: Tap any botanical term for instant definitions
• Habitat & Range Maps: Learn where species grow

PERFECT FOR:
• Field botanists and plant enthusiasts
• Hikers and outdoor explorers
• Gardeners seeking native plants
• Students learning plant identification
• Anyone curious about Mid-Atlantic flora

REGIONAL COVERAGE:
Covers the northern tier of the Southeastern Flora region including Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., southern Illinois, southern Indiana, southern New York, and southern Ohio.

DEVELOPED BY EXPERTS:
Created by the University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team with decades of botanical expertise.

Download FloraQuest: Northern Tier today and start identifying plants like a pro! 

Stay tuned: More FloraQuest apps are coming soon for all 25 Eastern U.S. states as we complete our comprehensive Flora of the Southeastern United States project.

## Key features

- Plant identification via photos and keys
- Offline functionality
- Explore botanizing locations
- Built-in botanical term dictionary
- Detailed plant descriptions and range maps
- Customizable search by state and province

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floraquest-northern-tier/id1625712734/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game changer for field botany

*2024-06-23*

I have been using this app frequently for field botany for more than a year and it has been exceptional in every way. Excellent keys and current taxonomy aside, having this resource as a phone app has been everything I hoped. It is streamlined and user-friendly once you figure it out. Having the dichotomous keys filterable by state is a huge benefit. Can’t recommend this highly enough.

### 5/5 — Powerful professional and learning tool

*2023-05-16*

Excellent, the interface feels intuitive and super sleek. Can’t wait for the Southeastern version!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your kind words and positive feedback. We truly appreciate it!

## Frequently asked questions about FloraQuest

### What plants can I identify with FloraQuest: Northern Tier?

FloraQuest: Northern Tier allows you to identify over 5,800 wildflowers, trees, shrubs, grasses, and other vascular plants found in the northern part of the Flora area, covering 12 Mid-Atlantic states.

### Does FloraQuest: Northern Tier require an internet connection?

No, FloraQuest: Northern Tier is an offline app. You can identify plants and use all its features anywhere without needing an internet connection.

### How does FloraQuest: Northern Tier help me learn botanical terms?

FloraQuest: Northern Tier includes a built-in dictionary for botanical terms. You can click on any unfamiliar word within the app, and its definition will pop up instantly without leaving the current page.

### What regions does FloraQuest: Northern Tier cover?

FloraQuest: Northern Tier covers 12 Mid-Atlantic states: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and the southern parts of Illinois, Indiana, New York, and Ohio.

### How much does FloraQuest: Northern Tier cost?

FloraQuest: Northern Tier is a paid app priced at $19.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its identification and exploration features.

### How often is FloraQuest: Northern Tier updated?

The latest version of FloraQuest: Northern Tier is 3.14, last updated on January 10, 2026. The developers plan to release similar versions for other regions to cover all 25 states in the Flora of the Southeastern States.

### What devices is FloraQuest: Northern Tier available on?

FloraQuest: Northern Tier is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for FloraQuest: Northern Tier?

FloraQuest: Northern Tier has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about plants.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.37 — 2026-08-15

Fixed issues with parsing glossary terms on iOS in these cases: (1) when terms were enclosed directly inside italics, and (2) when terms include a space.

### 3.36 — 2026-08-14

Dealt with range maps for dark mode (on user request).
Added a range map key for dark mode.
Changed interpolation for reconstituting images with less blur on larger screens. 
Removed iNaturalist TipView because it was causing a problem for a user.
Fixed an issue with text display getting cut off (example Vitis).

### 3.34 — 2026-08-12

Dealt with range maps for dark mode (on user request).
Added a range map key for dark mode.
Changed interpolation for reconstituting images with less blur on larger screens.
Removed iNaturalist TipView because it was causing a problem for a user.

### 3.32 — 2026-08-06

Removed Filter message at top of dichotomous key screens.
Added a TipKit control for searching within a dichotomous key.

### 3.31 — 2026-07-09

Modified range map for dark mode. User noticed they couldn't see markers off the map, so background is now forced to white.
Handled broken links with "This key is not yet available" message.

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