# Orchids of Tasmania > Digital field guide for identifying and learning about Tasmanian orchids. (iPhone/iPad app by LucidMobile.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchids-of-tasmania/id6780315978 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LucidMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 146 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-25 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchids-of-tasmania/id6780315978/reviews.md ## What is Orchids of Tasmania? About this version This is a completely new edition of the Orchids of Tasmania app. It was rebuilt to work on modern devices and to reflect ongoing changes in the names and classification of Tasmanian orchids. The app looks and functions differently from the previous version as it now runs on the LUCID® platform. Dedication This app is dedicated to Hans & Annie Wapstra for their more than 50 years of pioneering work on Tasmanian native orchids — surveying, describing new species, and co-authoring the publication The Orchids of Tasmania in 1999. Acknowledgements The primary authors of this version are Malcolm Wells and Mark Wapstra. However, it was not undertaken alone. Numerous people have contributed to the development of this app (and the original version). The original app was developed by Malcolm Wells and Bill Higham (who has also contributed to this version). We also acknowledge the major contribution by Phil Collier, particularly in developing the key to Thelymitra (and many other genera). Eddie Gall, Jill & Neale Colgrave and James Wapstra gave invaluable editing support during development. Staff of the Tasmanian Herbarium are also thanked for their long commitment and support for projects such as this one, providing free and ready access to their collection. The authors have worked to make the app available for general use at no cost and are grateful for additional financial support provided by Annie Wapstra, as a legacy to her husband Hans, who would probably have preferred a hard-copy field guide but was slowly coming around to new technology. Eddie Gall, Ruth Bucher, Jill & Neale Colgrave, Annabel & Geoff Carle, and the Forest Practices Authority provided significant funding to the project. We are particularly grateful to photographers who have generously supplied images for this app (and the previous version). Contributing photographers for this version (in alphabetical order) are: Gary Backhouse, Bruno Bell, Craig Broadfield, Terry Butler, Annabel & Geoff Carle, Mark Clements, Jill & Neale Colgrave, Phil Collier, Janine Cranney, Laurie Davison, Andrew Dilley, Peter Fehre, Adam Fry, Eddie Gall, Graham Green, Roger Hay, Beth Heap, Afton Johnston, Robert Lindhe, Rudie Kuiter, Leysha Perkins, Gail Pollard, Colin & Mischa Rowan, Les Rubenach, Leysha Perkins, Garth Smith, Keren Smithies, Alan Stephenson, Natalie Tapson, Peter Tonelli, Brendan Turriff, Bob & Penny Tyson, Hans & Annie Wapstra and Barbara Wells. The Wapstra family received a bequest of the slide collection of the late Les Rubenach. This bequest gave kind permission for the continued non-commercial use. We are also grateful to David Jones for his generous permission to use the text, in part or sometimes virtually unchanged, and line drawings from The Orchids of Tasmania (Jones et al. 1999), A Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia, Revised Third Edition (Jones 2024) and other papers/books by him. We acknowledge a lifetime of observation, skill and labour that went into these. Several people assisted with the app development in lots of other different ways including beta testing, scanning of documents, editing and review: we especially thank Annabel & Geoff Carle, Eddie Gall, Jill & Neale Colgrave, Phil Collier, Robin Garnett, James Wapstra, Lorilee Yeates, and Annie Wapstra. And last but not least, our sincere thanks to the Western Australian Native Orchid Study & Conservation Group (WANOSCG), in particular Ramón Newman and Andrew Brown, for their generous advice in early stages of development based on the format of the Key to Native Orchids of Western Australia app. ## Key features - Orchid identification - Updated classifications - Native species information - High-quality images - Built on LUCID® platform - Historical dedication ## Frequently asked questions about Orchids of Tasmania ### What is Orchids of Tasmania? Orchids of Tasmania is a digital field guide designed to help users identify and learn about the native orchid species found in Tasmania. It provides updated classifications and detailed information on each orchid. ### Is Orchids of Tasmania free to use? Yes, Orchids of Tasmania is available for free. The developers have made the app accessible for general use at no cost, supported by various funding contributions. ### What devices can I use Orchids of Tasmania on? This edition of Orchids of Tasmania has been rebuilt to work on modern devices. Specific device compatibility details are not provided, but it is designed for current mobile operating systems. ### How often is Orchids of Tasmania updated? The app was last updated on June 25, 2026, with version 0.2.0. This indicates a recent release, and updates are expected to reflect ongoing changes in orchid classification and names. ### What makes Orchids of Tasmania different from the previous version? This new edition of Orchids of Tasmania was rebuilt for modern devices and features updated names and classifications. It also operates on the LUCID® platform, offering a different look and functionality compared to the older version. ### Who is Orchids of Tasmania dedicated to? The app is dedicated to Hans & Annie Wapstra, recognizing their over 50 years of pioneering work on Tasmanian native orchids, including surveying, describing new species, and co-authoring a key publication on the subject. ### Does Orchids of Tasmania include information on all Tasmanian orchids? The app aims to provide comprehensive information on Tasmanian orchids, featuring updated classifications and names. It draws from extensive research and contributions from experts in the field. ### What is the age rating for Orchids of Tasmania? Orchids of Tasmania has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger users interested in nature and botany. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 0.2.0 — 2026-06-25 No release notes. ## More apps by LucidMobile - [Environmental Weeds Australia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environmental-weeds-australia/id898685476) - [Rice Doctor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rice-doctor/id898699255) - [Sweetpotato DiagNotes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweetpotato-diagnotes/id898700531) - [Pacific Pests Pathogens Weeds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-pests-pathogens-weeds/id903244644) - [Weeds of South East QLD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeds-of-south-east-qld/id935518023) - [Rare Plants of the Pilbara](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rare-plants-of-the-pilbara/id945178469) All apps by LucidMobile: https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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