# Oregon Wildflowers

> Oregon State University

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id828499164](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id828499164)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id828499164`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** High Country Apps, LLC
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2014-04-19
- **Size:** 414 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oregon-wildflowers/id828499164)
- **Website:** [http://www.highcountryapps.com](http://www.highcountryapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://emountainworks.com/privacypolicy.aspx](http://emountainworks.com/privacypolicy.aspx)

## Description

OregonFlora's official app: 1,289 species, works offline, OSU botanist quality. Cascades to Coast Range. Download today!

OREGON WILDFLOWERS FIELD GUIDE
Identify wildflowers, shrubs, and vines throughout Oregon - from Mt. Hood to Crater Lake. Developed by OregonFlora at Oregon State University, the official steward of Oregon's botanical information. Based on the Flora of Oregon scientific reference. Works 100% offline in Oregon's wilderness.

Perfect for hiking the Cascades, exploring the Coast Range, or wandering Columbia Gorge trails. No cell service needed - all 1,289 species, photos, range maps, and descriptions work offline.

OREGON'S MOST COMPLETE PLANT GUIDE
1,289 wildflowers, shrubs and vines including:
- Native Oregon species
- Common introduced plants
- Adjacent areas: Northern CA, Southern WA, Western ID
- All 10 Oregon ecoregions covered

POWERFUL IDENTIFICATION TOOLS
Visual search key filters by 12 illustrated categories:
- Geographic region (10 Oregon ecoregions)
- Plant type (wildflower, shrub, vine)
- Flower color (white, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, pink, green, brown)
- Number of petals and inflorescence shape
- Flowering period
- Leaf arrangement, type, shape, and margin
- Plant size and habitat

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

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY QUALITY
Official app from OregonFlora at OSU - Oregon's primary botanical authority since 1994. Based on Flora of Oregon, the definitive scientific reference. Curated by professional botanists for unmatched accuracy.

WORKS ANYWHERE IN OREGON
No internet required! Perfect for:
- Mt. Hood (Timberline Trail, Paradise Park)
- Crater Lake (Rim trails, Watchman Peak)
- Columbia Gorge (Eagle Creek, Dog Mountain, Tom McCall)
- Cascades (Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Bachelor)
- Coast Range (Saddle Mountain, Marys Peak, Cascade Head)
- Willamette Valley (Oak savanna, wetlands)
- Eastern Oregon (Steens Mountain, Wallowas, high desert)
- Siskiyous (Kalmiopsis Wilderness)

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDED
- Oregon ecoregions guide (all 10 regions)
- Habitat descriptions
- Wildflower destinations with peak bloom times
- Climate and plant community relationships
- Botanical glossary with illustrated diagrams
- Leaf, flower, and inflorescence anatomy
- Plant family descriptions
- Step-by-step identification guide

KEY FEATURES
- 1,289 Oregon plant species
- 3,800+ high-quality photographs
- Oregon range maps
- Bloom period calendars
- Works 100% offline
- 12-category visual key
- Browse by common name, scientific name, or family
- Detailed botanical descriptions
- Native and introduced species
- Technical terminology glossary
- Regular updates

FOR EVERYONE
Whether you're a hiker, backpacker, photographer, botany student, Master Gardener, outdoor enthusiast, beginner, or experienced botanist - Oregon Wildflowers helps you identify plants from coastal rainforests to alpine meadows to high desert.

ICONIC OREGON DESTINATIONS
- Paradise Park (Mt. Hood alpine)
- Crater Lake rim (subalpine)
- Dog Mountain (Gorge balsamroot)
- Three Sisters (Cascade Lakes)
- Tom McCall Preserve (Gorge bloom)
- Timberline Trail (Mt. Hood circuit)
- Steens Mountain (eastern diversity)
- Saddle Mountain (Coast Range summit)

SUPPORT OREGONFLORA
Revenues support OregonFlora at Oregon State University - developing the botanical knowledge base that creates quality tools to inform the public about Oregon's plant diversity.

DOWNLOAD NOW
Join thousands using Oregon's official wildflower app. One-time purchase, lifetime access. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Start identifying today!

ABOUT OREGONFLORA
OregonFlora at Oregon State University is the primary steward of Oregon's botanical information. Since 1994, OregonFlora has developed the Flora of Oregon (volumes 1 & 2 published 2015 and 2020). Visit oregonflora.org to explore all ~4,700 Oregon vascular plants with interactive tools, maps, and images.

## Rankings

- #286,283 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Oregon Wildflowers for field-ready features: clear photos, robust filtering, offline use, range maps, and credible educational content. It’s popular for hikes, garden planning, and compiling lists. The main recurring drawback is the app’s limited depth of information, with reviewers wishing for more illustrations, tidbits, and richer descriptions to match some competing flora guides. Overall, a strong, practical reference that works offline, though it could benefit from expanding species content.

### Pros

- Excellent photos and visuals that aid identification.
- Strong multi-trait filtering and search capabilities for identifying plants.
- Offline operation and field-ready—works without cell service.
- Range maps help confirm IDs in the field.
- Educational, well-researched content with support for the Oregon Flora Project/OSU Extension.

### Cons

- Content depth is limited: few illustrations or tidbits; reviewers repeatedly note a lack of richer descriptions.

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