About Idaho Wildflowers
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...
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.
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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.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Idaho Wildflowers since it was posted on our website on 2017-01-14 19:47:31.
The latest version is and it was updated on 2026-10-18 10:28:54. See below the changes in each version.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2026-09-09
Changes: Updated for Jetpack Compose and Android 17.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2026-07-07
Changes: Added accessibility support.
Fixed issue with reset.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2026-03-02
Changes: Added accessibility support.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2025-06-04
Changes: Handled EdgeToEdge.
Added iNaturalist button for logging observations.
Updated for Android 15 and API 35.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2025-05-22
Changes: Added iNaturalist button for logging observations.
Updated for Android 15 and API 35.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2025-03-23
Changes: Updated for Android 15 and API 35.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2024-06-05
Changes: Updated all range maps for Idaho.
Updated scientific names for Alnus alnobetula, Aphyllon purpureum, Rhododendron neoglandulosum, and Urtica gracilis.
Updated Myosotis micrantha to Myosotis stricta.
Changed spelling of Lomatium linearifolia to be Lomatium linearifolium.
Changed spelling of Heuchera parvifola to be Heuchera parvifolia.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2024-02-29
Changes: Updated nomenclature for 4 plants to reflect current taxonomy:
- Alnus alnobetula
- Aphyllon purpureum
- Rhododendron neoglandulosum
- Urtica gracilis
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2024-02-03
Changes: Updated for API 34 and Android 14.
Added popups for glossary terms in technical plant descriptions.
Added ability to put scientific name in copy buffer/clipboard to paste into other apps.
Idaho Wildflowers version
Updated At: 2023-07-26
Changes: Added popups for glossary terms in technical plant descriptions.
Added ability to put scientific name in copy buffer/clipboard to paste into other apps.