# NZ Orchid Key

> Identification key for New Zealand native orchids based on plant characteristics. (iPhone/iPad app by LucidMobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-orchid-key/id1063192594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LucidMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-orchid-key/id1063192594/reviews.md

## What is NZ Orchid Key?

NZ Orchid Key is for the identification of New Zealand native orchids.

This free app covers a vast array of plant characters for identifying native orchids, including leaves, flowers, habitats, and distribution.

There are 120–160 species of native orchids in New Zealand, including those that don’t yet have formal botanical names. Native orchids have high conservation values and should not be removed from the wild.

Key authors: Murray Dawson, Jeremy Rolfe, Kathleen Stewart, Jenny Dent, and Michael Pratt.

We thank members of the New Zealand Native Orchid Group (http://www.nativeorchids.co.nz) and the NatureWatch NZ project (http://naturewatch.org.nz/projects/new-zealand-native-orchids) for contributing images to this key.

The New Zealand TFBIS (Terrestrial & Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) Programme funded creation of this app.

This LucidMobile key is part of a series of free interactive keys for identifying New Zealand native and naturalised plants. Online versions are hosted by Landcare Research (http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/plants).

This app is powered by Lucid Mobile.

## Key features

- Identify native New Zealand orchids
- Covers leaves, flowers, and habitats
- Includes distribution information
- Covers 120-160 native species
- Free interactive identification key


## Frequently asked questions about NZ Orchid Key

### What is NZ Orchid Key used for?

NZ Orchid Key is a reference tool designed specifically for the identification of New Zealand native orchids. It utilizes detailed information about plant characteristics to help users distinguish between various species.

### What kind of information does NZ Orchid Key provide for identification?

The app covers a wide array of plant characters crucial for identification, including details on leaves, flowers, habitats, and the distribution of native orchids across New Zealand.

### How many native orchid species does NZ Orchid Key cover?

NZ Orchid Key encompasses between 120 to 160 species of native orchids found in New Zealand, including those that may not yet have formal botanical names.

### Is NZ Orchid Key available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, NZ Orchid Key is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### What is the age rating for NZ Orchid Key?

NZ Orchid Key has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about New Zealand's native orchids.

### When was NZ Orchid Key last updated?

NZ Orchid Key was last updated on December 6, 2015, with version 1.0.0. The initial release date was also December 6, 2015.

### Does NZ Orchid Key have ads?

No, NZ Orchid Key does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads.

### Who developed NZ Orchid Key?

NZ Orchid Key was developed by LucidMobile. The app was funded by the New Zealand TFBIS (Terrestrial & Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) Programme.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2015-12-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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