Bloom Month. Time of year is crucial when it comes to plants. … Flower Colour. The first thing you’ll probably notice about a wildflower is just that… the flower. … Flower Shape. Is the flower symmetrical? … Leaf Shape. Just as important as the flower are the leaves. … Plant Size. … Location. … Gallery.

Is there an app to identify wildflowers?

The iNaturalist app is a popular choice as it can help you to identify plants, but also record and share what you’ve found with a community of scientists and enthusiasts around the world. If you have a camera, snapping a photo of plants you’re finding tricky can be very useful.

How can you tell the difference between weeds and wildflowers?

“Weeds” are any plants growing out of place. A “forb” is a wildflower that grows without human involvement. “Naturalized aliens” are plants that have taken hold in certain areas but should be avoided because they crowd out and contaminate native gene pools.