
Flora of Virginia
Flora of Virginia Project (www.floraofvirginia.org)
App info
App description
Android App Analysis and Review: Flora of Virginia, Developed by High Country Apps, LLC. Listed in Books & reference Category. Current Version Is 7.58, Updated On 28/07/2025 . According to users reviews on Google Play: Flora of Virginia. Achieved Over 2 thousand Installs. Flora of Virginia Currently Has 28 Reviews, Average Rating 5.0 Stars
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.
What's New
Handled orientation change in Graphic Key.
Recent Comments
Luke Peters
I'm having fun, but have gripes with it as a "complete" $20 product. Not all pictures available and no way to submit them, focuses too much on flowers for ID, the visual key could have more distinguishers, and the master key: 1) doesn't explain botanical terms (gimme a popup on tap or something), and 2) has a slightly frustrating UI. *Edit #2: the devs are responsive and are making the app better all the time. It's still usually backup to Google Lens for ID purposes.
A Google user
You definitely need this app if you're going to do any exploring of Virginia plants. Photos and range maps provide an excellent source for either casual or in-depth discovery. Well worth the purchase, and it goes well when paired with the physical Flora of Virginia guide.
Meriel O'Conor
So much useful information. I have the book as well but this is very good for on the go. The price is completely fair given it has the equivalent of a huge book's worth of information in a well designed app.
Lord Baconator
The Flora of Virginia app is extremely well done and worth every penny. The interface is very functional and professional, and provides a superior way to navigate the VA flora database and identify local plants.
Maddie Bright
Great information and excellent resource. Latest update has the map images working right again!
Jonathan Drescher-Lehman
Excellent app with excellent tech support!
Sharon Lamberton
I use this app daily. A powerhouse of information.
A Google user
It's an awesome app!