Washington Wildflowers

Washington Wildflowers

University of Washington

11 ratings
11 reviews
#173 in paid Education
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 8, 2013
  • March 29, 2026

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Identify common wildflowers, shrubs, and vines in Washington and adjacent areas with detailed descriptions, range maps, and bloom periods. This offline app uses a user-friendly search key based on various plant characteristics to help you discover the flora around you.

Plant identification by characteristics
Detailed species descriptions
Range maps and bloom periods
Offline functionality
Search by common/scientific name
Botanical glossary
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What's New in Washington Wildflowers

15.16

March 29, 2026

Updated the location for retrieving and fetching Favorites to be the same as previous non-SwiftUI version of app.

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This app dropped -39 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on July 16, 2026.

User reviews

Helps ID plants.

Great app for learning how to ID plants. Would love if they added tree species as well.

Best flower app for Washington State

This app is supported by the foremost experts in Washington flora, at the University of Washington Herbarium. You can’t put all flowering plants for Washington in one app (you could, but it’s would get messy for the those trying to parse out tough genera) so they’ve picked the ones you’ll most likely see. They certainly chose well. This information comes from the source of flora knowledge. Other free apps don’t have the same depth or content. The money goes to those who make plant taxonomy a lifestyle. I’ve been using it for a few years and it is indispensable.
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Works well for adjacent states.

As good as the book and easier to carry and use. This app has difficulty updating because of the size. Suggest breaking updates into parts.

Useful, easy to operate app

Love the High Country flower (and grass) apps. Bought the Flora of Yellowstone years ago and now grab any new ones for regions where I travel. So convenient to have everything available in one lightweight, easily carried spot. I live on the edge of the Palouse region of Washington and Idaho and use both apps when I’m out and about.
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Pretty good

I mostly really like this app. But two things. 1) why are The merely "locally common" Alnus virida and A. Incana included while the much more common Alnus rubra is excluded? 2) other guides have a bit on distinguishing characteristics that I found very helpful when encountering species that are very similar to others. Why doesn't this have that?
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What is Washington Wildflowers?

Washington Wildflowers is a plant identification app developed by the University of Washington Herbarium. It provides images, descriptions, range maps, and bloom periods for over 1000 common wildflowers, shrubs, and vines found in Washington and adjacent areas.

How does Washington Wildflowers identify plants?

The app features an easy-to-use search key with nine categories including growth habit, flower color, and habitat. Users select characteristics to narrow down potential matches, which are then displayed with thumbnail images.

Can I use Washington Wildflowers offline?

Yes, Washington Wildflowers does not require an internet connection to run, making it usable in remote areas for plant identification.

What kind of information does Washington Wildflowers provide?

Beyond identification, the app offers detailed species descriptions, range maps, bloom periods, technical descriptions, and information on ecoregions, habitats, and botanical terms. It also includes labeled diagrams of plant parts.

Is Washington Wildflowers suitable for beginners?

Yes, while it appeals to experienced botanists, Washington Wildflowers is primarily designed for amateur enthusiasts with its user-friendly interface and comprehensive content.

What platforms is Washington Wildflowers available on?

Washington Wildflowers is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is Washington Wildflowers updated?

The app was last updated on March 16, 2026, indicating recent development and maintenance by the developer, High Country Apps, LLC.

What is the cost of Washington Wildflowers?

Washington Wildflowers is a paid application, priced at $9.99.