# New York Wildflowers

> Offline New York plant identification guide with extensive species database. (iPhone/iPad app by Wildflower Search.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-wildflowers/id1103452446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wildflower Search](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094945411)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 829 MB
- Languages: English, French, Spanish
- Released: 2016-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-wildflowers/id1103452446/reviews.md

## What is New York Wildflowers?

This App, which operates without an internet connection, helps find and identify plants. When you give the App information about a plant, such as its location, flower color and the time of year, the App will quickly show you which plants match your selections.

The App includes 3,972 species of plants found in New York.  Overall, 1,855 are "Wildflowers", 363 are shrubs, 258 are broadleaf trees, 44 are conifers, 69 are vines, 579 are grass-like, 107 are fern-like, 415 are moss-like, 87 are seaweed and 357 are lichen.

## Key features

- Offline plant identification
- Search by location, color, season
- Database of 3,972 New York plant species
- Categorized plant types (wildflowers, trees, grass-like, etc.)
- Quick matching based on user input


## Frequently asked questions about New York Wildflowers

### How does New York Wildflowers help identify plants?

New York Wildflowers allows you to input details about a plant, such as its location, flower color, and the time of year. The app then quickly matches this information to its extensive database to identify the species.

### Does New York Wildflowers require an internet connection?

No, New York Wildflowers operates entirely without an internet connection, making it convenient for use in areas with limited or no Wi-Fi or cellular service.

### What types of plants are included in New York Wildflowers?

The app features 3,972 species found in New York, including 1,855 wildflowers, 363 shrubs, 258 broadleaf trees, 44 conifers, 69 vines, 579 grass-like, 107 fern-like, 415 moss-like, 87 seaweed, and 357 lichen.

### What is the age rating for New York Wildflowers?

New York Wildflowers has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults interested in nature.

### On which devices can I use New York Wildflowers?

New York Wildflowers is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering broad compatibility for Apple users.

### How often is New York Wildflowers updated?

The latest version of New York Wildflowers is 9.750, and it was last updated on April 30, 2026. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and potentially expanding the app's content.

### What is the user sentiment for New York Wildflowers?

Based on the provided data, New York Wildflowers has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, suggesting very positive user sentiment among its current users.

### Does New York Wildflowers have ads?

No, New York Wildflowers does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.750 — 2026-04-30

Added more species and plant descriptions.  Updated scientific names.

### 9.550 — 2025-07-11

Added search on USDA plant code.  The name search field that matches is now shown in blue. Updated links to other websites.  Updated the plant database.

### 9.350 — 2025-02-06

Added more species.  Updated scientific names.  Added plant photos.  Improved the maps.  Updated the Links section of each plant page.  Improved French translations.

### 9.1 — 2023-04-07

Added tree and shrub descriptions from Virginia Tech FREC.

### 8.81 — 2023-01-27

Updated species names.  Added more plant descriptions and photos.

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