Flora of Virginia Hack 6.17 + Redeem Codes
By Flora of Virginia Project
Developer: High Country Apps, LLC
Category: Education
Price: $19.99 (Download for free)
Version: 6.17
ID: com.highcountryapps.floraofvirginia
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Description
The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP, developed by The FLORA OF VIRGINIA PROJECT (www.floraofvirginia.org), is the comprehensive catalogue of the plants of Virginia.
Whether a wildflower from a weedy roadside, a shrub from a coastal dune, or a tree from a deep Appalachian hollow, you can identify the species with The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP.
The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP leverages all of the data found in FLORA OF VIRGINIA, originally published in 2012 by the FLORA OF VIRGINIA PROJECT in partnership with Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Native Plant Society, Virginia Academy of Science, Virginia Botanical Associates and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP and the FLORA OF VIRGINIA describe nearly 3,200 plant species native to or naturalized in Virginia in nearly 200 families. The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP does not need an internet connection, allowing you to have access to the entire database no matter where your wanderings take you.
The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP combines information from several other ecological data sets with the FLORA’s own data, including moisture regime, light regime, level of invasiveness, state and global rareness rankings, and listings as rare or endangered. Emphasis is on habitats, ecological earmarks of natives. The data is presented in 2 ways – Full Dichotomous Keys and a simple to use Graphic Key.
App features include:
- Original illustrations and photos
- Pop-up botanical glossary
- Range maps
- County location filter
- Ability to arrange plants by scientific name, common name, genus name, or family name.
- Botanical Help and a rich Reference Library
The Foundation of the Flora of Virginia Project is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2001 with the mandate to produce a modern Flora Virginica, originally published in the Netherlands in 1739 using the observations and collections of John Clayton. That objective took ten years to accomplish, culminating with the publication of the FLORA of VIRGINIA in 2012. The first version of the FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP launched in 2017. The Project is evergreen, requiring continuous work to keep the science current and improve usability. Learn how you can support the work of The FLORA OF VIRGINIA PROJECT at https://floraofvirginia.org/donate.
Whether a wildflower from a weedy roadside, a shrub from a coastal dune, or a tree from a deep Appalachian hollow, you can identify the species with The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP.
The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP leverages all of the data found in FLORA OF VIRGINIA, originally published in 2012 by the FLORA OF VIRGINIA PROJECT in partnership with Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Native Plant Society, Virginia Academy of Science, Virginia Botanical Associates and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP and the FLORA OF VIRGINIA describe nearly 3,200 plant species native to or naturalized in Virginia in nearly 200 families. The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP does not need an internet connection, allowing you to have access to the entire database no matter where your wanderings take you.
The FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP combines information from several other ecological data sets with the FLORA’s own data, including moisture regime, light regime, level of invasiveness, state and global rareness rankings, and listings as rare or endangered. Emphasis is on habitats, ecological earmarks of natives. The data is presented in 2 ways – Full Dichotomous Keys and a simple to use Graphic Key.
App features include:
- Original illustrations and photos
- Pop-up botanical glossary
- Range maps
- County location filter
- Ability to arrange plants by scientific name, common name, genus name, or family name.
- Botanical Help and a rich Reference Library
The Foundation of the Flora of Virginia Project is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2001 with the mandate to produce a modern Flora Virginica, originally published in the Netherlands in 1739 using the observations and collections of John Clayton. That objective took ten years to accomplish, culminating with the publication of the FLORA of VIRGINIA in 2012. The first version of the FLORA OF VIRGINIA APP launched in 2017. The Project is evergreen, requiring continuous work to keep the science current and improve usability. Learn how you can support the work of The FLORA OF VIRGINIA PROJECT at https://floraofvirginia.org/donate.
Version history
6.17
2023-10-11
1. Changed "Examples of Ecological Communities where found" to "Examples of Natural Communities where found".
2. Changed search prompt to let user know they can search by species as well as natural community name.
2. Changed search prompt to let user know they can search by species as well as natural community name.
6.11
2023-08-31
The "Natural Communities" module has been added to the app. As you explore the Natural Communities section of the app, you will find this classification structure presented in several different formats. The Visual Guide walks us through ecological communities using a combination of photos and text until an Ecological Community Group is selected. The Hierarchical View orders ecological communities in the classification framework, allowing for orientation in the context of systems, classes, and groups. The List View provides quick reference to the Ecological Community Groups, presented in alphabetical order. We genuinely hope that this new section of the App will enable users to enhance their understanding of Virginia's flora.
6.10
2023-07-21
Fixed a problem with coming into Graphic Key from Intro screens and selecting location, family, or genus.
Corrected a UI shift problem in plant profile screen.
Changed control to select location on Graphic Key since some users were reporting that it was hard to use.
Added ability to copy the scientific name to copy buffer when you're in a plant profile screen (requested by a user).
Made 478 changes plus added a new character for other dicots (leaflet shape).
Updated the Flora of Virginia app icon and the text describing the app in the App Store listing.
Added app icon to upper left in Home screen.
Changed RESET and SHOW buttons in Graphic Key to be more apparent.
Corrected a UI shift problem in plant profile screen.
Changed control to select location on Graphic Key since some users were reporting that it was hard to use.
Added ability to copy the scientific name to copy buffer when you're in a plant profile screen (requested by a user).
Made 478 changes plus added a new character for other dicots (leaflet shape).
Updated the Flora of Virginia app icon and the text describing the app in the App Store listing.
Added app icon to upper left in Home screen.
Changed RESET and SHOW buttons in Graphic Key to be more apparent.
6.09
2023-07-19
Corrected a UI shift problem in plant profile screen.
Changed control to select location on Graphic Key since some users were reporting that it was hard to use.
Added ability to copy the scientific name to copy buffer when you're in a plant profile screen (requested by a user).
Made 478 changes plus added a new character for other dicots (leaflet shape).
Updated the Flora of Virginia app icon and the text describing the app in the App Store listing.
Added app icon to upper left in Home screen.
Changed RESET and SHOW buttons in Graphic Key to be more apparent.
Changed control to select location on Graphic Key since some users were reporting that it was hard to use.
Added ability to copy the scientific name to copy buffer when you're in a plant profile screen (requested by a user).
Made 478 changes plus added a new character for other dicots (leaflet shape).
Updated the Flora of Virginia app icon and the text describing the app in the App Store listing.
Added app icon to upper left in Home screen.
Changed RESET and SHOW buttons in Graphic Key to be more apparent.
6.08
2023-07-17
Changed control to select location on Graphic Key since some users were reporting that it was hard to use.
Added ability to copy the scientific name to copy buffer when you're in a plant profile screen (requested by a user).
Made 478 changes plus added a new character for other dicots (leaflet shape).
Updated the Flora of Virginia app icon and the text describing the app in the App Store listing.
Added app icon to upper left in Home screen.
Changed RESET and SHOW buttons in Graphic Key to be more apparent.
Added ability to copy the scientific name to copy buffer when you're in a plant profile screen (requested by a user).
Made 478 changes plus added a new character for other dicots (leaflet shape).
Updated the Flora of Virginia app icon and the text describing the app in the App Store listing.
Added app icon to upper left in Home screen.
Changed RESET and SHOW buttons in Graphic Key to be more apparent.
6.02
2023-04-27
Replaced the range map for Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida to be the correct map.
Made hyperlinks for glossary popups darker blue for readability.
Updated glossary.
Processed new glossary terms and definitions against the text fields in dichotomous keys and descriptions for plants, families, and genera.
Fixed problem of searching for common names with apostrophes not matching. Now the names match correctly.
Fixed problem with Glossary and Family/Genus dichotomous key lists reverting back to top when user switches to another app and comes back. Now the user's place is retained.
Fixed thumbnail image mix up between Wisteria frutescens var frutescens and var macrostachya.
Made hyperlinks for glossary popups darker blue for readability.
Updated glossary.
Processed new glossary terms and definitions against the text fields in dichotomous keys and descriptions for plants, families, and genera.
Fixed problem of searching for common names with apostrophes not matching. Now the names match correctly.
Fixed problem with Glossary and Family/Genus dichotomous key lists reverting back to top when user switches to another app and comes back. Now the user's place is retained.
Fixed thumbnail image mix up between Wisteria frutescens var frutescens and var macrostachya.
5.11
2022-12-12
1. Made 141 refinements to Graphic Key data.
2. Corrected dichotomous key couplet differentiating Carex crinita var. crinita from Carex crinita var. brevicrinis.
3. Update dichotomous keys to display a popup with glossary term and definition for botanical vocabulary used in keys.
4. Corrected 3 glossary terms or definitions. Added 1015 glossary terms.
5. Added links to glossary terms in dichotomous keys.
6. Added links to glossary terms in plant descriptions.
2. Corrected dichotomous key couplet differentiating Carex crinita var. crinita from Carex crinita var. brevicrinis.
3. Update dichotomous keys to display a popup with glossary term and definition for botanical vocabulary used in keys.
4. Corrected 3 glossary terms or definitions. Added 1015 glossary terms.
5. Added links to glossary terms in dichotomous keys.
6. Added links to glossary terms in plant descriptions.
5.06
2022-09-06
Fixed a problem with displaying the description tab of Lycopus americanus.
5.05
2022-05-09
Fixed sharing of Favorites from an iPad.
Updated plant information for 82 species (in the Graphic Key and elsewhere).
Updated photos for Hexastylis heterophylla, Gentiana saponaria, and Phyllostachys aurea (changed to no image on this one).
Updated range maps for Agrostis stolonifera, Agrostis stolonifera, Euonymus fortunei, Galactia regularis, Galactia volubilis, and Quercus rubra.
Updated small issues in dichotomous keys.
Fixed a bug where plants with phenology bridging the new year did not appear in Graphic Key results (example: Mazus pumilus).
Modified reference below range maps.
Fixed typo in history document.
The Glossary definition for "pinnate" changed.
Updated dichotomous keys for (1) S. ericoides var. ericoides, (2) Juncus Key A to distinguish Juncus effusus ssp. solutus from Juncus pylaie, (3) Key A. Woody grasses; tribe Bambuseae distinguishing 3 genera, and (4) Trifolium 9b lead.
In Graphic Key, Dicots other, Leaf Shape. In the middle choice the text was corrected to say "Length is 1-3x the widest part of the leaf." rather than "Widest part is 1-3 times the length of the leaf".
Updated the RTE (rare, threatened, or endangered ) ranks.
Updated plant information for 82 species (in the Graphic Key and elsewhere).
Updated photos for Hexastylis heterophylla, Gentiana saponaria, and Phyllostachys aurea (changed to no image on this one).
Updated range maps for Agrostis stolonifera, Agrostis stolonifera, Euonymus fortunei, Galactia regularis, Galactia volubilis, and Quercus rubra.
Updated small issues in dichotomous keys.
Fixed a bug where plants with phenology bridging the new year did not appear in Graphic Key results (example: Mazus pumilus).
Modified reference below range maps.
Fixed typo in history document.
The Glossary definition for "pinnate" changed.
Updated dichotomous keys for (1) S. ericoides var. ericoides, (2) Juncus Key A to distinguish Juncus effusus ssp. solutus from Juncus pylaie, (3) Key A. Woody grasses; tribe Bambuseae distinguishing 3 genera, and (4) Trifolium 9b lead.
In Graphic Key, Dicots other, Leaf Shape. In the middle choice the text was corrected to say "Length is 1-3x the widest part of the leaf." rather than "Widest part is 1-3 times the length of the leaf".
Updated the RTE (rare, threatened, or endangered ) ranks.
5.01
2022-05-02
Updated plant information for 82 species (in the Graphic Key and elsewhere).
Updated photos for Hexastylis heterophylla, Gentiana saponaria, and Phyllostachys aurea (changed to no image on this one).
Updated range maps for Agrostis stolonifera, Agrostis stolonifera, Euonymus fortunei, Galactia regularis, Galactia volubilis, and Quercus rubra.
Updated small issues in dichotomous keys.
Fixed a bug where plants with phenology bridging the new year did not appear in Graphic Key results (example: Mazus pumilus).
Modified reference below range maps.
Fixed typo in history document.
The Glossary definition for "pinnate" changed.
Updated dichotomous keys for (1) S. ericoides var. ericoides, (2) Juncus Key A to distinguish Juncus effusus ssp. solutus from Juncus pylaie, (3) Key A. Woody grasses; tribe Bambuseae distinguishing 3 genera, and (4) Trifolium 9b lead.
In Graphic Key, Dicots other, Leaf Shape. In the middle choice the text was corrected to say "Length is 1-3x the widest part of the leaf." rather than "Widest part is 1-3 times the length of the leaf".
Updated the RTE (rare, threatened, or endangered ) ranks.
Updated photos for Hexastylis heterophylla, Gentiana saponaria, and Phyllostachys aurea (changed to no image on this one).
Updated range maps for Agrostis stolonifera, Agrostis stolonifera, Euonymus fortunei, Galactia regularis, Galactia volubilis, and Quercus rubra.
Updated small issues in dichotomous keys.
Fixed a bug where plants with phenology bridging the new year did not appear in Graphic Key results (example: Mazus pumilus).
Modified reference below range maps.
Fixed typo in history document.
The Glossary definition for "pinnate" changed.
Updated dichotomous keys for (1) S. ericoides var. ericoides, (2) Juncus Key A to distinguish Juncus effusus ssp. solutus from Juncus pylaie, (3) Key A. Woody grasses; tribe Bambuseae distinguishing 3 genera, and (4) Trifolium 9b lead.
In Graphic Key, Dicots other, Leaf Shape. In the middle choice the text was corrected to say "Length is 1-3x the widest part of the leaf." rather than "Widest part is 1-3 times the length of the leaf".
Updated the RTE (rare, threatened, or endangered ) ranks.
4.14
2022-01-02
Updated for iOS 15.2+.
Added authorities to family name in family profile screen.
Added authorities to family name in family profile screen.
4.12
2021-11-16
1. Fixed problem with dichotomous key for Boraginaceae.
2. Updated glossary term cypsela (plural cypselae).
3. Updated leaf arrangement for Broussonetia papyrifera to alternate, opposite, or whorled.
2. Updated glossary term cypsela (plural cypselae).
3. Updated leaf arrangement for Broussonetia papyrifera to alternate, opposite, or whorled.
4.11
2021-10-29
Updated photos for Opuntia humifusa.
Changed photos for representing Opuntia and Cactaceae.
Updated all Habitat/Status and Comments fields throughout the entire flora.
Updated Habitat/Status for Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa since a plant it referenced (now Ampelopsis glandulosa) had its name updated.
Fixed bug with "Jump to Key".
Changed photos for representing Opuntia and Cactaceae.
Updated all Habitat/Status and Comments fields throughout the entire flora.
Updated Habitat/Status for Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa since a plant it referenced (now Ampelopsis glandulosa) had its name updated.
Fixed bug with "Jump to Key".
4.10
2021-06-08
Updated habitat and comments for Minuartia groenlandica and Minuartia godfreyi.
Removed extraneous “var.” from 15 plant names and extraneous ssp. from 1 plant name.
Updated key for Juncus so that all 5 sub-keys appear.
Added genus section name to Carex at top of species profile screens (all 3 tabs).
Changed genus spelling Rhipariosida to Ripariosida throughout including dichotomous key.
Updated Quercus margarettae to Quercus margaratiae.
Updated Erythranthe moschatus to Erythranthe moschata (in mention within Erythranthe genus as well).
Updated Leptoloma cognata to Leptoloma cognatum (in genus Leptoloma’s photo caption as well).
Updated description for Penstemon pallidus.
Updated habitat for Spermacoce glabra.
Updated comments for Viola odorata and Viola pallens.
Removed photos from Packera crawfordii (we have none yet).
Replaced distribution maps for Packera paupercula, Rhododendron viscosum var. viscosum, and Hydrophyllum virginianum var. virginianum.
Deleted "Otherwise like the typical variety." from the description of Dichanthelium microcarpon.
Removed extraneous “var.” from 15 plant names and extraneous ssp. from 1 plant name.
Updated key for Juncus so that all 5 sub-keys appear.
Added genus section name to Carex at top of species profile screens (all 3 tabs).
Changed genus spelling Rhipariosida to Ripariosida throughout including dichotomous key.
Updated Quercus margarettae to Quercus margaratiae.
Updated Erythranthe moschatus to Erythranthe moschata (in mention within Erythranthe genus as well).
Updated Leptoloma cognata to Leptoloma cognatum (in genus Leptoloma’s photo caption as well).
Updated description for Penstemon pallidus.
Updated habitat for Spermacoce glabra.
Updated comments for Viola odorata and Viola pallens.
Removed photos from Packera crawfordii (we have none yet).
Replaced distribution maps for Packera paupercula, Rhododendron viscosum var. viscosum, and Hydrophyllum virginianum var. virginianum.
Deleted "Otherwise like the typical variety." from the description of Dichanthelium microcarpon.
4.06
2021-04-30
Updated for iOS 14.5.
4.05
2021-02-26
Added 642 botanical illustrations to the app.
Fixed images for Andersonglossum and Spermacoce so that they appear.
Moved illustration of Viola affinis to Viola arvensis.
Fixed stray parentheses the common name of genus Deparia, “Silvery Spleenwort".
Fixed name for Equisetum praealtum to not include ssp. in it (leftover from previous nomenclature).
Fixed problem in dichotomous keys for Ranunculus Key A and Key B, Rosaceae Key B and Key C, and KeyofKeys 799 Key A. Caulescent violets with yellow or white flowers.
Updated Conopholis Americana (Bearcorn) common name and comment field.
Corrections to leaf arrangement in Iva annua (alt,opp), Iva frutescens (opp), and Iva imbricata (alt,opp).
Fixed typo in Solidago rugosa var. sphagnophila.
Corrected some members of Smilax to be woody plants rather than monocots, other and updated character coding.
Fixed images for Andersonglossum and Spermacoce so that they appear.
Moved illustration of Viola affinis to Viola arvensis.
Fixed stray parentheses the common name of genus Deparia, “Silvery Spleenwort".
Fixed name for Equisetum praealtum to not include ssp. in it (leftover from previous nomenclature).
Fixed problem in dichotomous keys for Ranunculus Key A and Key B, Rosaceae Key B and Key C, and KeyofKeys 799 Key A. Caulescent violets with yellow or white flowers.
Updated Conopholis Americana (Bearcorn) common name and comment field.
Corrections to leaf arrangement in Iva annua (alt,opp), Iva frutescens (opp), and Iva imbricata (alt,opp).
Fixed typo in Solidago rugosa var. sphagnophila.
Corrected some members of Smilax to be woody plants rather than monocots, other and updated character coding.
4.01
2020-12-29
This is a major update of the Flora of Virginia, the first addition of new species to the Flora since it was published, in 2012. Details of the changes are included in the app’s "About/Contact Us" section. Here is a summary:
- The flora has gained 13 families for a total of 202 families.
- There is a net gain of 56 genera for a total of 990 genera.
- There is a net gain of 186 taxa (species, subspecies, & variety level) for a total of 3348.
- Distribution maps have been updated throughout.
- Images have been filled in where possible for taxa that previously had no images.
- Phenology information has been updated.
- “The Nature of Virginia Flora” and “References” have been updated.
- The app now includes 11,400+ images, illustrations, and distribution maps.
- The flora has gained 13 families for a total of 202 families.
- There is a net gain of 56 genera for a total of 990 genera.
- There is a net gain of 186 taxa (species, subspecies, & variety level) for a total of 3348.
- Distribution maps have been updated throughout.
- Images have been filled in where possible for taxa that previously had no images.
- Phenology information has been updated.
- “The Nature of Virginia Flora” and “References” have been updated.
- The app now includes 11,400+ images, illustrations, and distribution maps.
3.15
2020-07-27
Updated full text name search so that the search string can be contained anywhere inside of the plant name, not just at the beginning.
3.14
2020-06-09
Handled Sqlite concurrency error when going into Graphic Key under certain conditions.
3.12
2020-01-14
Handled dark mode versus light mode for screen setting.
3.11
2019-12-11
1. Add Native/non-Native icons.
2. In dichotomous keys, made SHOW ALL SECTIONS button appear even when you're in a Carex section or a key.
3. Sedge heights corrected; orchid heights, leaf lengths, number of flowers corrected; monocots other leaf lengths corrected.
4. Improved image interactions and display size.
5. Updated 16 distribution maps.
6. Updated HTML viewer code to fix a problem introduced by updating to WKWebView.
2. In dichotomous keys, made SHOW ALL SECTIONS button appear even when you're in a Carex section or a key.
3. Sedge heights corrected; orchid heights, leaf lengths, number of flowers corrected; monocots other leaf lengths corrected.
4. Improved image interactions and display size.
5. Updated 16 distribution maps.
6. Updated HTML viewer code to fix a problem introduced by updating to WKWebView.
3.10
2019-11-22
1. Add Native/non-Native icons.
2. In dichotomous keys, made SHOW ALL SECTIONS button appear even when you're in a Carex section or a key.
3. Sedge heights corrected; orchid heights, leaf lengths, number of flowers corrected; monocots other leaf lengths corrected.
4. Improved image interactions and display size.
5. Updated 16 distribution maps.
2. In dichotomous keys, made SHOW ALL SECTIONS button appear even when you're in a Carex section or a key.
3. Sedge heights corrected; orchid heights, leaf lengths, number of flowers corrected; monocots other leaf lengths corrected.
4. Improved image interactions and display size.
5. Updated 16 distribution maps.
3.01
2019-08-30
Updated all 3,163 distribution maps.
Added 435 images, 250 of which filled in species that had no images.
Added 5 tables and 34 plates from Flora of Virginia.
Corrected errors.
Added content to "A History of Botanical Exploration in Virginia" -- Floristic Studies.
Added "Introduction: Key to Families."
Added "Use the App to Pick Natives For Your Yard."
Added a characteristic to Graphic Key: Native or Non-native.
Added 435 images, 250 of which filled in species that had no images.
Added 5 tables and 34 plates from Flora of Virginia.
Corrected errors.
Added content to "A History of Botanical Exploration in Virginia" -- Floristic Studies.
Added "Introduction: Key to Families."
Added "Use the App to Pick Natives For Your Yard."
Added a characteristic to Graphic Key: Native or Non-native.
2.04
2018-11-20
1. Ruler will now show up on newer iOS devices.
2. Quercus virginiana's range map was updated.
2. Quercus virginiana's range map was updated.
2.03
2018-10-03
- Updated rare plants information.
- Updated habitat and status fields. They are now combined.
- Updated all range maps. Note colors of markers.
- Changed definitions for fern's "pinnate-pinnatifid" and "twice pinnatifid" in Graphic Key.
- Updated illustration for Dichanthelium yadkinense.
- Removed Agalinis paupercula var. paupercula and modified dich key to accommodate.
- Added "trophophore" and "sporophore" to Glossary.
- Added "Also see" in before suggested to see for a family or a genus.
- Added "Taxa Not Treated" section to References.
- Updated dichotomous keys (Rudbeckia 3a 4a 4b 3b, Carex section Ovales 12a, Trillium subkeys B and C titles, Juglans cinerea, Cheilanthes 3a, Saccharum 1b, Cardamine 9a 9b 7a).
- Fixed typos and known errors.
- Updated habitat and status fields. They are now combined.
- Updated all range maps. Note colors of markers.
- Changed definitions for fern's "pinnate-pinnatifid" and "twice pinnatifid" in Graphic Key.
- Updated illustration for Dichanthelium yadkinense.
- Removed Agalinis paupercula var. paupercula and modified dich key to accommodate.
- Added "trophophore" and "sporophore" to Glossary.
- Added "Also see" in before suggested to see for a family or a genus.
- Added "Taxa Not Treated" section to References.
- Updated dichotomous keys (Rudbeckia 3a 4a 4b 3b, Carex section Ovales 12a, Trillium subkeys B and C titles, Juglans cinerea, Cheilanthes 3a, Saccharum 1b, Cardamine 9a 9b 7a).
- Fixed typos and known errors.
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Ratings
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Reviews
A creative player,
Best Tool for Plant ID in Virginia
I studying plant biology in college at the moment and this app has been essential for my work and research in Virginia over the last year since I was first introduced to it. It contains an insane amount of information and is easy enough for beginners to navigate, but specific enough for expert use with the dichotomous key.
The new update that added links for definitions of botanical terms is one of the best features so far in the app. It was my only complaint before this, so I’m very happy that you all added that feature.
I cannot recommend this app enough for anyone studying plant biology or interested in identifying Virginia plants!!
The new update that added links for definitions of botanical terms is one of the best features so far in the app. It was my only complaint before this, so I’m very happy that you all added that feature.
I cannot recommend this app enough for anyone studying plant biology or interested in identifying Virginia plants!!
beegirl216,
Absolutely wonderful with one important suggestion
As someone who has only been getting into native plants in the last few years, I find this reference at my fingertips an amazing resource. It is well worth the money! As someone who is not formally trained in botany but wants to learn as much as I can, having a glossary button from individual species pages (like there is a ruler button on the side) would be amazingly helpful. Right now it’s a pain to remember the word I don’t know, back all the way out to the main menu, navigate to the glossary and look up the definition, and then search for the plant all over again. Some pages I may need to look up 10 words in the glossary so imagine how easy it would be to only hit the glossary button once and then close it and still be on the species page.
VA university professor,
Top-notch
I am a university professor of botany and plant taxonomist and rely on the Flora of Virginia for my work as a researcher and educator. This app contains all of the data of the printed flora, plus a user-friendly graphic key, excellent color photos, an intuitive search indexing system and - my favorite - state-of-the-art county-level distributions maps imported from the Atlas of the Virginia Flora group. I use this app nearly daily and can get my students quickly “up and running” on id using this tool. Highly recommend!
eliwright,
A Must Have App
I am an environmental consultant and a professional wetland scientist. I own the hard copy of the Flora of Virginia (which is also amazing) but the App takes the information to the next level! The same great info, but with pictures, maps, and graphic keys and new updates! It all works offline too which is great when working in remote areas and much lighter than the 5 lbs book. If you are an outdoor professional this is a must have app!
MusicMan0145,
Completely worth the money
I’ve been working in horticulture and exploring natural areas for 5 years now and I have found this app incredibly useful. And in my spare time, the reading available is so interesting. Only wish I have is that more pictures could be uploaded for each species.
Shannon2005,
A lot of content
This app may seem expensive but it is worth every penny and more. I've been able to key out several plants with this app that I have previously failed to identify with my various guides. Plus the info on plant families, genera, and species is well organized and has beautiful photos. I was eagerly awaiting this app and it did not disappoint.
DrPeppertron,
Amazing
Personally, this app is so worthwhile. Is a botanist on the eastern coast of the United States this resource is indispensable. It’s worth more than the hard copy of the flora of Virginia. With just this one purchase, as the years go by and things are updated so will this app be updated whereas the book will not. 100% worth it
Alec’s Tar,
Daily use App
As an ecology professional in northern VA, this app is invaluable to my work, easier to use and more convenient than carrying a field guide; very thorough, this app has taught me countless new plants
why do ineedanickname,
No image yet
I bought the app yesterday and was pretty disappointed in the large number of “no image yet “. I would expect them to at least have a sketch if they don’t have an image. Thinking that they should have told me upfront how many plants had 1 or more images and how many had none. Otherwise it looks like it will be a pretty nice App once they complete it. Review done in April 2018
Caleaceae,
Amazing Content, Lackluster Presentation
The textual content, being that of the book Flora of Virginia, is quite good. With the addition of the dichotomous keys, this app becomes a phenomenally useful resource for anyone identifying plants in and around Virginia.
The presentation of the content could use some polishing, but it generally doesn’t eclipse the app’s unmatched usefulness for the area.
The presentation of the content could use some polishing, but it generally doesn’t eclipse the app’s unmatched usefulness for the area.
