# Plants Fungi South Western NSW > Guide to identifying plants and fungi in South Western New South Wales. (iPhone/iPad app by LucidMobile.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-fungi-south-western-nsw/id1044523311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LucidMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 52 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-04-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-fungi-south-western-nsw/id1044523311/reviews.md ## What is Plants Fungi South Western NSW? This key is designed for anyone who has an interest in finding out about the plants and fungi of south western New South Wales. It includes about 1100 species, accompanied by over 3000 images. The key uses a limited number of easily seen characters using a minimum of technical terms to help with identification of plants. It is not designed to key out to a single species, though sometimes it does. It is designed to narrow down the possibilities of what the plant might be to a limited number of species. The photos may then help you decide what your plant is. In most cases, the use of a hand lens is not necessary for identification. Identification needing the use of even a low power microscope, or a detailed knowledge of technical terms, is beyond the scope of the key. The character "ligules" (for grasses) is the only character in the key that requires a hand lens. A hand lens will also be helpful for other characters e.g. "spikelet length" for grasses with small seeds. The northern boundary of the area covered by the key is a line drawn from 33o S 141o E to 33o S 143.25o E, the west boundary is along the South Australian border, the south boundary the northern bank of the Murray River, and the east boundary a line south from 33o S 143.25o E to the north bank of the Murray River (an area south and west from a few kilometres north and east of Mungo National Park). Government reserves in the area are: Tarawi Nature Reserve, Mallee Cliffs National Park, Mungo National Park, Mungo State Conservation Area, Nearie Lake Nature Reserve, Euston Regional Park, Kemendok National Park, and Kemendok Nature Reserve. Non-government reserves are Scotia Sanctuary (Australian Wildlife Conservancy) and Nanya Station (University of Ballarat). The key also covers (in NSW) nearly all of the species recorded from Kinchega National Park, and most of the species from the Murrumbidgee Valley reserves (National Park, Nature Reserve, and State Conservaton Area) and Willandra National Park, (in SA) most of the species from Danggali Conservation Park and Wilderness Reserve, Calperum Pastoral Lease and Scientific Reserve, Chowilla Game and Regional Reserve, and Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve, (in Vic) most of the species in north west Victoria, which includes the reserves: Murray Sunset National Park, Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray-Kulkyne National Parks, and Annuello Flora and Fauna Reserve. ## Key features - 1100+ species identification - Over 3000 images - Simplified identification keys - Covers specific geographic area - Includes government and non-government reserves ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plants-fungi-south-western-nsw/id1044523311/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The images of the app take about 600 Mb of memory *2025-12-02* The app itself is quite small. If one downloads the images, they take about 600 Mb of memory. Any app added to a phone that has less than 600 Mb room for it will probably crash. I have used this app for years without any problems. Ending the app and restarting it, and/or rebooting the phone, may help if the amount of memory is not the problem. ### 2/5 — Request help with App on iPhone *2024-07-30* When I launch ‘Identify’ app crashes and app shuts down. Plus unable to download images local. Download progress bar does not move ## Frequently asked questions about Plants Fungi South Western NSW ### What is the geographic area covered by Plants Fungi South Western NSW? The app covers a specific region in South Western New South Wales, with defined northern, western, southern, and eastern boundaries. It includes numerous government and non-government reserves within this area. ### Does Plants Fungi South Western NSW require a hand lens for identification? In most cases, a hand lens is not necessary. However, it may be helpful for identifying certain characters, such as 'ligules' for grasses or for examining 'spikelet length'. ### How accurate is the identification provided by Plants Fungi South Western NSW? The key is designed to narrow down possibilities to a limited number of species, rather than always identifying a single species. The accompanying photos can then assist in making the final decision. ### What is the age rating for Plants Fungi South Western NSW? Plants Fungi South Western NSW has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in nature identification. ### On which devices can I use Plants Fungi South Western NSW? Plants Fungi South Western NSW is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering broad compatibility for Apple users. ### How often is Plants Fungi South Western NSW updated? The app was last updated on February 12, 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance and potential for future improvements or content additions. ### Is Plants Fungi South Western NSW free to download and use? Yes, Plants Fungi South Western NSW is available for free, with no in-app purchases or advertisements, making it fully accessible for all users. ### What kind of technical knowledge is needed to use Plants Fungi South Western NSW? The app uses a minimum of technical terms and easily seen characters to aid identification. Detailed knowledge of technical terms or the use of a microscope is generally not required. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2024-02-12 Updated with several bugfixes and enhancements, including using the latest version of LucidMobile. ### 1.2.1 — 2021-03-02 Lowered minimum supported iOS version to 13.0 ### 1.2.0 — 2021-02-26 Plants and Fungi of South Western New South Wales has been updated. In particular, the key now reflects recent changes to legislation on threatened plants, and on weeds. 47 plant species have been added, including all those recorded from Kinchega National Park. 12 species, which are now regarded as never have been recorded in the area covered by the app, have been deleted. A number of additional images have been added. Several features, e.g. number of ‘petals’/lobes, which were previously keyed using tick boxes, are now keyed by entering the number or range. Several other features, such as flower size, have been added. A number of corrections have been made, both to the facts sheets and to the key. These additions and changes will improve the certainty of plant identification in this area. ### 1.1.1 — 2017-07-19 Updates to content and minor bug fixes ### 1.1.0 — 2017-07-08 Updated key and content ## Apps similar to Plants Fungi South Western NSW | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Field Guide to Australian Bats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-guide-to-australian-bats/id1621962939) | 4.2 (6) | $29.99 | Reference | | [NSW WeedWise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsw-weedwise/id966457643) | 3.6 (14) | Free | Reference | | [Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizzey-and-knight-birds-of-aus/id714625973) | 5.0 (1) | $29.99 | Reference | ## 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/). 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