Forest Plant Identification for iPhone

Discover the app at a glance

Forest Plant Identification is an educational reference for iPhone that helps you recognize plants, fungi, and trees from around the world. Its interface is designed to be approachable for beginners while still offering useful tools for students and hobbyists. The app combines visual recognition with guided, feature-based searches so you can learn as you identify.

How identification works

• Photo-based recognition: Snap a picture with your phone or pick one from your photo library and let the app compare it to its database.
• Feature-driven ID: Answer a sequence of questions about the specimen’s traits to narrow down possibilities and learn botanical terms in the process.

Search filters and plant characteristics

Use multiple trait filters to refine results and compare similar species. Common filters include:

• Habitat and ecological role (where it grows)
• Light preference (full sun, partial shade, etc.)
• Moisture requirements
• Leaf venation and vein patterns
• Leaf arrangement along the stem
• Leaf margin or edge type
• Leaf outline and overall shape
• Number of petals on the flower
• Flower or cap color
• Fragrance or scent notes
• Hymenium or spore-bearing surface type (for fungi)
• Cap shape and morphology (for mushrooms)

Keep track of your finds

Save interesting plants to a personalized collection where you can:

• Attach photos and notes to each entry
• View saved sightings on a map
• Monitor changes over time with repeat observations

Who will get the most out of it

This app is useful for park visitors, students studying botany, families exploring nature, and anyone curious about local flora. It’s accessible enough for kids but detailed enough to support deeper learning about plant structure and habitat differences.

Getting started

Download Forest Plant Identification on your iPhone, open the app, and choose either the camera option or the guided questionnaire to begin. The layout is simple to navigate, so you can focus on exploring and learning rather than getting lost in menus.

Another option to consider

If you’d like an alternative, try Jericho Mobile Library — a free resource that some users prefer for supplementary reference material.