Rockies AlpineFlower Finder – a field guide to identify the wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains 4.1

The Rockies AlpineFlower Finder is an invaluable tool for anyone interested in exploring the rich diversity of wildflowers found in the Rocky Mountains. This field guide focuses on flora from montane to alpine elevations, featuring impressive visual documentation of alpine species. The app is designed to be reliable, user-friendly, and easily navigable, even for those without a scientific background.

Key Features:

• Offline Accessibility: No internet connection is required, making it ideal for outdoor excursions.
• Comprehensive Visual Database: The app includes a curated selection of 156 flower portraits, accompanied by over 580 high-quality photographs captured by renowned photographers Renata Caviglia and Mary Dubler.
• Intuitive Identification Process: Users can identify flowers based on color, shape, and other characteristics, whether individually or in combination.
• Interactive Learning: The built-in educational game serves as an engaging method to learn both botanical and common names of alpine flowers.
• User-Friendly Data Entry: Users can take notes and upload pictures during hikes to create personalized lists of favorite species.
• Multilingual Information: Each entry provides flower names in English, French, German, and scientific nomenclature, along with essential botanical data such as flowering period and habitat descriptions.
• Organized Catalog: The flower catalog can be sorted alphabetically by name, family, or genus for easy reference.

The initial version offers a robust collection of 156 wildflower portraits complemented by key botanical information, ensuring users have access to critical data in their explorations.

This application is developed by the creator of the successful Swiss app, AlpineFlower Finder Europe, which was shortlisted for ‘Best of SWISS APPS 2013’ and received positive recognition in the press. Users can easily search for flowers based on various criteria including:

• Flower color
• Flower composition
• Leaf shape
• Flowering period

Additionally, text searching capabilities allow users to find flowers by their scientific, English, French, and German names, as well as family classifications. Each flower entry features multiple images displaying blooms, plants, details like leaves and stems, and contextual habitat shots.

The detailed catalog includes important botanical information such as:

• Scientific name
• Name in multiple languages
• Common names and synonyms
• Description and distribution area
• Flowering period and habitat details
• Vegetation zones

Your feedback is crucial for ongoing development. I encourage you to share your thoughts and reviews on the App Store. For any queries or suggestions, please feel free to reach out at [email protected].