Idaho Wildflowers

High Country Apps, LLC

About this app

IDAHO WILDFLOWERS FIELD GUIDE
Identify wildflowers, shrubs, and vines across Idaho - from the Sawtooth Mountains to Craters of the Moon. Developed by University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and University of Washington botanists. Works 100% offline in Idaho's wilderness.

Perfect for hiking, camping, and exploring Idaho's diverse landscapes. No cell service needed in backcountry - all 850+ species, photos, range maps, and descriptions work offline.

IDAHO'S MOST COMPLETE PLANT GUIDE
800+ wildflowers, shrubs and vines including:
- Native Idaho species
- Common introduced plants
- Adjacent areas: Eastern WA, Eastern OR, Western MT, Northern UT
- All Idaho ecoregions covered

POWERFUL IDENTIFICATION TOOLS
Visual search key filters by:
- Flower color (white, yellow, orange, red, pink, blue, purple, green, brown)
- Phenology (year round)
- Idaho region (5 ecoregions)
- Plant type (wildflower, shrub, vine)
- Habitat (forest, high mountains, open, wet areas, disturbed areas)
- Flower type
- Number of petals
- Leaf arrangement
- Leaf type
- Growth duration
- Origin

Browse by common name, scientific name, or plant family. Tap any species to see multiple photos, detailed descriptions, Idaho range maps, and bloom periods.

UNIVERSITY BOTANIST QUALITY
Partnership between three university herbaria:
- University of Idaho Stillinger Herbarium
- Idaho State University Ray J. Davis Herbarium
- University of Washington Burke Museum

Curated by professional botanists for scientific accuracy. Technical descriptions perfect for serious plant enthusiasts, yet accessible for beginners.

WORKS ANYWHERE IN IDAHO
No internet required! Perfect for:
- Sawtooth Wilderness hiking
- Craters of the Moon exploration
- Snake River region
- Bitterroot Mountains
- Sun Valley trails
- City of Rocks
- Priest Lake
- Hells Canyon
- Idaho Tetons
- Any remote Idaho location

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDED
- Idaho ecoregions guide (detailed descriptions of all 5 regions)
- Habitat descriptions
- Wildflower destinations with best visiting times
- Climate and plant community insights
- Botanical glossary with illustrated diagrams
- Leaf, flower, and inflorescence anatomy
- Plant family descriptions and characteristics
- How-to guide for using the identification key

KEY FEATURES
- 850+ Idaho plant species
- 2,500+ high-quality photographs
- Idaho range maps for every species
- Bloom period calendars
- Works 100% offline (no data connection needed)
- Visual identification key
- Browse by common name, scientific name, or family
- Detailed botanical descriptions
- Native and introduced species
- Technical terminology glossary
- Regular updates with new species

FOR EVERYONE
Whether you're a:
- Hiker exploring Idaho trails
- Camper in Idaho wilderness
- Nature photographer
- Botany student
- Master Gardener
- Outdoor educator
- Curious beginner
- Experienced botanist

Idaho Wildflowers helps you identify and learn about the plants you encounter across the state.

SUPPORT CONSERVATION
A portion of app revenues supports botanical research, conservation efforts, and continued floristic exploration in Idaho and the surrounding region.

DOWNLOAD NOW
Join thousands of plant enthusiasts using Idaho Wildflowers to identify plants throughout Idaho. One-time purchase, lifetime access.

Start identifying Idaho's beautiful wildflowers today!

ABOUT THE HERBARIA
University of Idaho Stillinger Herbarium houses over 200,000 plant specimens, primarily from Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Idaho State University Ray J. Davis Herbarium contains extensive collections from southeastern Idaho and the Intermountain West. University of Washington Burke Museum Herbarium holds over 600,000 specimens and is one of the largest herbaria in North America. Together, these institutions provide the scientific foundation for Idaho Wildflowers' comprehensive and accurate plant identification.

Ratings and reviews

I use this app all the time for work and it has helped me learn Idaho wildflowers fairly well. Very helpful for quick ID in the field, but not exhaustive. There are some less common flowers that aren't included in the app and you can't filter or search by family, which would be a great feature to add.

This app is great. I use it for my job all the time so I love that I don't need to be connected to the internet for it to work. I've been recommending it to a lot of people who do veg work. The only thing I wish the developers would add is the USDA Plants codes. I know those don't mean much to the average user but I'd be pretty excited if those were added in a future update.

You'll love this app. Great search key and photos!

What’s new

Added accessibility support.
Fixed issue with reset.