FloraQuest: Florida

High Country Apps, LLC

About this app

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

FloraQuest™: 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
• 30,000 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, 30,000 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!

What’s new

Imported 2026 flora.
Fixed emdash encoding that affected 2-4div (2 to 4 times divided) in Fern Graphic Key.
Added a "This key does not yet exist." message for cases where link to key goes nowhere.