FloraQuest: Florida3.37 - App Store

Identify 5,000+ Florida plants instantly-from the Panhandle to the Keys! Created by the University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team.

FloraQuest(TM): Florida is your comprehensive field guide to identifying wildflowers, trees, shrubs, palms, grasses, and aquatic plants throughout the entire Sunshine State. Perfect for botanists, hikers, gardeners, and nature lovers exploring Florida's incredible botanical diversity.

KEY FEATURES:
. 5,000+ Species: Complete coverage of Florida's native and naturalized vascular plants
. Works Offline: No internet needed-identify plants anywhere in Florida
. 37,000 Photos: High-quality diagnostic images for accurate identification
. Graphic Keys: Easy-to-use visual identification for beginners
. Dichotomous Keys: Advanced botanical keys with image enhancements
. Illustrated Glossary: Botanical terms now include illustrations
. Share Plants: Share discoveries with friends and fellow botanists
. Great Places to Botanize: Curated botanical sites across Florida
. Habitat & Range Maps: Learn where species naturally occur
. Search by Common or Scientific Name: Multiple search options

FLORIDA'S COMPLETE BOTANICAL DIVERSITY:
From cypress swamps to coastal dunes, tropical hammocks to pine flatwoods, FloraQuest: Florida covers every possible plant group:
. Ferns and fern allies
. Grasses, sedges, and rushes
. Orchids and other monocots
. Composites and other dicots
. Palms & cycads
. Cacti & stem succulents
. Conifers & other gymnosperms
. Woody angiosperms

PERFECT FOR:
. Field botanists and plant taxonomists
. Master Naturalists and nature guides
. Hikers exploring Florida's state parks and trails
. Gardeners seeking native Florida plants
. Students and educators
. Environmental professionals
. Photographers
. Anyone curious about the Sunshine State's plants

DEVELOPED BY EXPERTS:
Created by the University of North Carolina Herbarium's Southeastern Flora Team, with decades of botanical research and fieldwork throughout Florida. Every species, photo, and key has been vetted by professional botanists who specialize in southeastern flora.

GREAT PLACES TO BOTANIZE:
Discover recommended botanical exploration sites throughout Florida, from national parks to natural areas. Perfect for planning field trips and botanical adventures.

WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE:
No cell service in the Everglades or remote state forests? No problem! FloraQuest: Florida works entirely offline once downloaded. All 5,000+ species, photos, and identification keys are stored on your device.

WHY FLORAQUEST?
Unlike generic plant ID apps that rely on AI and may misidentify species, FloraQuest is built by professional botanists with deep regional expertise. Our app is specifically designed for Florida's unique flora, ensuring accurate identifications whether you're in temperate North Florida or the tropical Keys.

PART OF A GROWING FAMILY:
FloraQuest: Florida joins FloraQuest: Northern Tier (12 states) and FloraQuest: Carolinas & Georgia, and FloraQuest: South Central (AL, MS, & TN) in our mission to provide comprehensive flora guides for all 25 states in the Eastern United States. Coming soon: FloraQuest: WesternTier!

Download FloraQuest: Florida today and start exploring the Sunshine State's incredible botanical diversity!

Version History Fixed issues with parsing glossary terms on iOS in these cases: (1) when terms were enclosed directly inside italics, and (2) when terms include a space. 3.37 Aug 15 Dealt with range maps for dark mode (on user request).
Added a range map key for dark mode.
Changed interpolation for reconstituting images with less blur on larger screens.
Removed iNaturalist TipView because it was causing a problem for a user.
Fixed an issue with text display getting cut off (example Vitis). 3.36 Aug 14 Dealt with range maps for dark mode (on user request).
Added a range map key for dark mode.
Changed interpolation for reconstituting images with less blur on larger screens.
Removed iNaturalist TipView because it was causing a problem for a user. 3.34 Aug 11 Removed Filter message at top of dichotomous key screens.
Added a TipKit control for searching within a dichotomous key. 3.33 Aug 6 Modified range map for dark mode. User noticed they couldn't see markers off the map, so background is now forced to white.
Handled broken links with "This key is not yet available" message. 3.32 Jul 9 Updated with the 2026 Flora of the Southeastern US.
Updated for accessibility.
Updated with new SwiftUI user interface and iOS 26.
Fixed a problem with Distribution in fl_cpsou. 3.31 Jun 23 Updated with the 2026 Flora of the Southeastern US.
Updated for accessibility.
Updated with new SwiftUI user interface and iOS 26. 3.30 Jun 22 Fixed word wrap problem introduced in iOS 26.2 (not a problem in 26.1). 3.14 Jan 10 Updated app icon for iOS 26. 3.12 11/25/2025 Modified ruler on Graphic Key to not cover SHOW button.
Modified ruler on Dichotomous Keys to stay present when scrolling down.
Changed UIBarButtonItemStylePlain for iOS 26.
Added ruler for iPhone 17 products (4 of them);
Changed ruler scaling to calculation rather than lookup table since lookup can be incorrect where physical dimensions are scaled to virtual dimensions. 3.11 11/14/2025 Changed UIBarButtonItemStylePlain for iOS 26.
Added ruler for iPhone 17 products (4 of them);
Changed ruler scaling to calculation rather than lookup table since lookup can be incorrect where physical dimensions are scaled to virtual dimensions. 3.10 10/15/2025 Fixed problem on iPad with sharing a plant via URL. 3.08 07/03/2025 Fixed ruler for iPhone 12. 3.02 04/14/2025 Fixed a few remaining issues with the 2025 release of the app. 3.01 03/07/2025 Initial release.
Fixed typo in Great Places photo credit.
Added 2 missing contributors to Introduction.
Changed dichotomous key images to use remote URL when not available. 1.03 02/13/2025 Initial release.
Fixed typo in Great Places photo credit.
Added 2 missing contributors to Introduction.
Changed dichotomous key images to use remote URL when not available. 1.02 02/12/2025 Initial release.
Fixed typo in Great Places photo credit.
Added 2 missing contributors to Introduction. 1.01 02/08/2025 1.0 02/06/2025