# Washington Wildflowers — University of Washington > Offline plant identification guide for Washington wildflowers, shrubs, and vines. (iPhone/iPad app by High Country Apps, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-wildflowers/id615736195 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [High Country Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/512006814) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 4.91/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 224 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-04-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-wildflowers/id615736195/reviews.md ## What is Washington Wildflowers? The University of Washington Herbarium at the Burke Museum and the authors of “Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest” have partnered to produce WASHINGTON WILDFLOWERS plant identification app for mobile devices. The app provides images, species descriptions, range maps, bloom period, and technical descriptions for 1028 common wildflowers, shrubs, and vines found in Washington and adjacent areas of British Columbia, Idaho, and Oregon. The majority of species included are native, but introduced species common to the region are covered as well. The selection and use of this curated data, developed by botanists, provides users with the most accurate information available that will in turn allow them to readily identify the plants they see statewide. The app does not need an Internet connection to run, so you can use it no matter how remote your wanderings take you. Though primarily designed for amateur enthusiasts, the breadth of content in WASHINGTON WILDFLOWERS also makes it appealing to more experienced botanists. Users can browse the species list by common or scientific name (and even by family!) to locate a plant and access the related information. However, most users will want to rely on the easy-to-use search key to accurately identify plants of interest. The key's interface is broken down into nine simple categories: growth habit (e.g., wildflower, shrub, vine), flower color, month of year, geographic region, habitat, leaf arrangement, leaf type, duration (annual, biennial, perennial), and origin (native or introduced). Select choices in as many or as few categories as you wish. As you do so, the number of species found is displayed at the top of the page. Once done selecting, the click of a button returns a list of thumbnail images and names for potential matches. Users scroll among the species on the list and tap a thumbnail image to access additional photos, descriptions, and range maps. WASHINGTON WILDFLOWERS includes supporting documents with extensive information on the ecoregions of Washington, descriptions of habitats found across the state, wildflower destinations with best time to visit, insights into how the climate influences the plant communities found here, as well as detailed instructions on how to use the app. Users will also find an extensive glossary of botanical terms, along with labeled diagrams of leaves, flowers, and inflorescences. Finally, detailed descriptions can be found for each family contained in WASHINGTON WILDFLOWERS. Tapping on a family name brings up a list of images and names for all species in the app belonging to that family. Washington and its adjacent areas are home to diverse landscapes containing a wealth of wildflowers, shrubs, and vines. WASHINGTON WILDFLOWERS will appeal to individuals of all ages who travel to such areas and are interested in knowing the names and natural history of the plants that they encounter. WASHINGTON WILDFLOWERS is also a great educational tool for learning more about plant communities, botanical terms, and how to identify plants in general. A portion of the revenues received from this app goes to help develop and maintain the floristic knowledge base that lets us create quality tools to inform the public about Washington’s plants. ## Key features - Plant identification by characteristics - Detailed species descriptions - Range maps and bloom periods - Offline functionality - Search by common/scientific name - Botanical glossary ## Chart rankings - #145 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-wildflowers/id615736195/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Helps ID plants. *2024-07-20* Great app for learning how to ID plants. Would love if they added tree species as well. ### 5/5 — Best flower app for Washington State *2019-07-01* 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. ### 4/5 — Works well for adjacent states. *2018-02-12* 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. ### 5/5 — Useful, easy to operate app *2018-02-10* 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. ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2015-07-03* 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? ### 4/5 — Best wildflower app on the market *2014-04-20* This app has been very useful in the field. It is very complete for wildflowers in Washington. The descriptions are most excellent. The only thing I would like to see are photos of the individual elements of the plant. The leaves, the stems, the seeds and not just the flower. Otherwise this is the best plant app I have come across. ### 5/5 — Finally!!! *2014-04-17* Now we just need one for trees. I only wish there was a internal audio of the Latin names. ### 1/5 — What Happened? *2013-10-23* I loved this app but with the most recent update it won't open. What happened? ### 5/5 — I've been dreaming of this app... *2013-07-06* Easy to use, with simple, logical and powerful search criteria, I find the plants I'm trying to identify much faster than with my plant book (sorry Pojar!). For me, a hiker who loves learning about plants, this really is the perfect app. ### 5/5 — Very Nice! *2013-06-29* Very easy to use and nicely organized. A must have for any hiker here in WA. No need to carry the book any more. Bonus is no need for cell signal or wifi to use. Nicely done. ## Frequently asked questions about Washington Wildflowers ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 15.16 — 2026-03-29 Updated the location for retrieving and fetching Favorites to be the same as previous non-SwiftUI version of app. ### 15.15 — 2026-03-16 Updated image handling. Updated WkWebView handling of external links. ### 15.12 — 2026-02-13 Accessibility improvements were added. ### 15.11 — 2026-02-07 Accessibility implemented for html documents. ### 15.10 — 2026-02-06 Fixed some issues with html docs in dark mode. ## Apps similar to Washington Wildflowers | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Washington Wildflower Search](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washington-wildflower-search/id1094945412) | 4.6 (11) | Free | Education | | [Minnesota Wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-wildflowers/id1095586198) | 4.1 (7) | Free | Education | | [Smoky Mountains Wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoky-mountains-wildflowers/id1437295335) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Mississippi Wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mississippi-wildflowers/id1095563312) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Education | | [Ohio Wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-wildflowers/id1103625304) | 4.0 (7) | Free | Education | | [Wildflowers of Montana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildflowers-of-montana/id1095185566) | 4.6 (10) | Free | Education | ## More apps by High Country Apps, LLC - [Flora of Yellowstone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flora-of-yellowstone/id512006811) - [Colorado Rocky Mtn Wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorado-rocky-mtn-wildflowers/id524813926) - [Flora of the Wasatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flora-of-the-wasatch/id533910732) - [Glacier Wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glacier-wildflowers/id533951358) - [Yosemite Wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosemite-wildflowers/id828468565) All apps by High Country Apps, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/512006814 ## Related topics [washington wildflower search](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/washington-wildflower-search) · [washington wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/washington-wildflowers) · [oregon wildflowers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/oregon-wildflowers) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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