High Country Apps
FLORAQUEST: FLORIDA
A guide to more than 5,000 wildflowers, trees, shrubs, grasses, and other vascular plants occurring in Florida. Partner: University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team. ($19.99)
Introducing FloraQuest: Florida, the latest addition to the FloraQuest™ family of apps. Developed by the University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team, this app is a comprehensive guide to over 5,000 plant species found throughout the entire Sunshine State, from the panhandle to the Keys.
FloraQuest: Florida stands out with its combination of
- easy-to-use graphic keys
- powerful dichotomous keys
- detailed habitat descriptions
- comprehensive range maps
- a library of over 30,000 high-quality diagnostic photographs.
- plant identification without an internet connection
Building upon the success of FloraQuest: Northern Tier and FloraQuest: Carolinas & Georgia, FloraQuest: Florida introduces several exciting enhancements
- illustrated glossary terms
- image-enhanced dichotomous keys
- dark mode support
- plant sharing capabilities
- improved graphic keys
- enhanced search functionality
- accessibility support for iOS VoiceOver and Android TalkBack
- Great Places to Botanize will guide you to some recommended botanical exploration sites across Florida.
FloraQuest: Florida is part of a larger vision to bring comprehensive flora guides to all 25 states in our research region. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of FloraQuest: Mid-South, covering Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama later this year.
Press Reviews
Out Now: FloraQuest: Florida
"Do you live in Florida and want to learn more about its diverse plant life? Or have you studied the botany of the Sunshine State for years and want to explore more with a flora in your pocket? Alan Weakley and the Southeastern Flora Team are excited to announce the release of FloraQuest: Florida , a plant identification and discovery app that covers more than 5,000 native and non-native plants that occur in Florida."
North Carolina Botanical Garden News, Emily Oglesby, February 12, 2025
User Reviews
***** Great key for use in the field -- "As a "budding" botanist, I have found that the step by step whittling and the glossary of terms are very intuitive and helpful. I also really appreciate the high-quality photos as well. All around worthwhile purchase."
by Ethan Baldino - FloraQuest: Florida, Android version
***** Amazing App -- "Just downloaded this app and it is hands down worth the price. Thank you for doing this work, an incredible tool."
by mushroomluke - FloraQuest: Florida, iOS version
***** Naturalist Essential -- "Excellent design, great features. Well worth the investment for anyone interested in the flora of Florida. Provides quality keys that are user friendly, high quality photos, and easy to use guides. Truly a masterpiece of an app for botanists, naturalists, and plant folks!"
by Italty - FloraQuest: Florida, iOS version
***** "This app derives from Alan Weakley and Southeastern Flora Team's Flora of the Southeastern United States. I used to copy snippets of keys from FSUS to stick on my phone while I wished for an app. Weakley et al teamed up with High Country Apps to build a set of incredibly usable apps specific to regions covered by FSUS. The Florida version is out and I grabbed it immediately. It covers everything from the Keys to the GA/AL border, an incredible botanical span. High Country Apps is phenomenal."
by mark connolly - FloraQuest: Florida, Android version