Washington Wildflowers
$9.99
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About Washington Wildflowers
University of Washington Herbarium at the Burke Museum, the authors of WILDFLOWERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, and High Country Apps have partnered to produce the new WASHINGTON WILDFLOWERS plant identification app for mobile devices. The app provides images, species descriptions, range maps, bloom period, and technical descriptions for 870 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 app does not need an Internet connection to run, so you can use it no matter how remote your wanderings take you.
The number of species covered and wealth of information included sets a new standard for wildflower identification apps. 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 revenues from the app supports conservation and botanical exploration in the region.
The number of species covered and wealth of information included sets a new standard for wildflower identification apps. 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 revenues from the app supports conservation and botanical exploration in the region.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
- Changed description content for Lathyrus latiflius & Stachys Mexicana.
- Updated search characteristics for Mycelis muralis.
- Removed Spiraea densiflora since its a duplicate of Spiraea splendens (synonyms).
- Added code for additional device compatibility.
- Modified display of range maps.
- Changed description content for Lathyrus latiflius & Stachys Mexicana.
- Updated search characteristics for Mycelis muralis.
- Removed Spiraea densiflora since its a duplicate of Spiraea splendens (synonyms).
- Added code for additional device compatibility.
- Modified display of range maps.
Price update Price changed from $9.99 to $10.99.
More downloads Washington Wildflowers reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads
Price update Price changed from $9.99 to $10.70.
Version update Washington Wildflowers was updated to version 4.60
What are users saying about Washington Wildflowers
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Needs bigger thumbnail pictures. Hard to find the right plant from the tiny thumbnails. Other than that is pretty handy. I wish they would add more plants too out, though.
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Super easy way to i.d. flowers. Only recommendation would be for more info about the plant. I like reading about cultural uses of plants.
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Fantastic app.
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Overall, I recommend it. However, a little disappointed that the feedback option in the app doesn't work, also the email that the feedback option points to gives an error. Needs some work. I couldn't find 1 of 3 wildflowers plants I looked for today - Great Hedge Nettle. Seems like it's common enough that it should be in there. (Thanks for the reply. I found the Great Hedge Nettle, but it was listed in forest instead of wetlands (which I where I found it, and what the habitat is described online. Also the ones I saw were very strongly purple, but it's listed under pink/red. )
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Easy to use comprehensive
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Well worth the price, nice pictures good information and very nice costumer service.
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Needs bigger thumbnail pictures. Hard to find the right plant from the tiny thumbnails. Other than that is pretty handy. I wish they would add more plants too out, though.
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With the new Kit Kat update today the program works flawlessly. Additionally, the company (High Country Apps) tried to fix a problem a I was having, on their side, but it was ultimately an android problem. Excellent customer service.
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Needs bigger thumbnail pictures. Hard to find the right plant from the tiny thumbnails. Other than that is pretty handy.
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Love the way you can narrow down the search by identifying flower characteristics, location and time of year. So easy to use!
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This is the only app I've ever rated. Love it. Great tech support from Katie.
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Love this app if u like plants buy it well worth the cost and it is very easy to use and u dont need to be connected to a network to use it
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Used in eastern WA and OR. Comprehensive. Search criteria seem a bit arbitrary Did not download to the SD card.
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Authorative and easy to use. Might only suggest a favorites list function for a future update. Thanks!
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Enter the flower's characteristcs and you're done. Quick and easy to use. Works great on HTCONE but will not run on Nook HD+.
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This app is teaching my family more about flowers,and it's fun and easy to use!
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Fantastic app.
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With the new Kit Kat update today the program works flawlessly. Additionally, the company (High Country Apps) tried to fix a problem a I was having, on their side, but it was ultimately an android problem. Excellent customer service.
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Love the way you can narrow down the search by identifying flower characteristics, location and time of year. So easy to use!
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This is the only app I've ever rated. Love it. Great tech support from Katie.
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Used in eastern WA and OR. Comprehensive. Search criteria seem a bit arbitrary Did not download to the SD card.
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Authorative and easy to use. Might only suggest a favorites list function for a future update. Thanks!
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Enter the flower's characteristcs and you're done. Quick and easy to use. Works great on HTCONE but will not run on Nook HD+.
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Fantastic app.
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Awesome!
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You will love this app. Fantastic app.
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Overall, I recommend it. However, a little disappointed that the feedback option in the app doesn't work, also the email that the feedback option points to gives an error. Needs some work. I couldn't find 1 of 3 wildflowers plants I looked for today - Great Hedge Nettle. Seems like it's common enough that it should be in there. (Thanks for the reply. I found the Great Hedge Nettle, but it was listed in forest instead of wetlands (which I where I found it, and what the habitat is described online. Also the ones I saw were very strongly purple, but it's listed under pink/red. )