iPhone App

Wildflowers
of the
Cabrillo National Monument


iPhone Picture
version 2.2



This iPhone/iPad app is an off-line
version of the web site

Wildflowers of the Cabrillo National Monument.



Current version 2.2
Released September 2023

Version 2.2 at a glance

  • Add four new plants.
  • Extensive format changes imported from the  SMM version of the app. This done mostly to improve the ease of use and accessibility of the app, but many were made simply to improve the app's look and feel.
  • Add the new feature 'Swipe To Next Of Series' from the  SMM version of the app.
  • Add the the new feature 'Botanist Mode' from the  SMM version of the app.
  • Reorganize the Search Results for easier comparison of the plant thumbnails.
  • Incorporate recent taxonomic changes affecting the Scientific Names of the plants.

Note: The large size of the app can result in significant download times even over a fast Internet connection, over 200MB to download, and on most devices this expands to about 450MB upon installation.

Link to the description on App Store Preview

The CNM WildFlower app provides access to the entire content of the CMM Wildflower web site, including its searchable database, even when your device has no cell reception. It is perfect for exploring the remote flower-filled areas of the Cabrillo National Monument that lack cell reception. In addition, the app contains settings and viewing choices not present on the web site. It also works great on non-cellular devices like the iPad and the iPod Touch. Finally, because all of the content resides on your device the app is generally significantly more responsive than the online web site.

The size of the app is its principal disadvantage. The app's content is significant as it includes almost 350 plants showcased by over 2500 photos. After you add the searchable database the storage burden on your device is about 450MB.

An easy way to experience the content of this app before deciding to do the big download is to visit the on-line WildFlower website.

There are some differences between the content of the on-line version and the app. For example, the app has a toolbar at the bottom of the screen providing access to some of the site's main pages. Because of this we have removed some of the unnecessary intra-site links from the pages of the app. For example, there is no need for a "Finder" link on any of the app's pages since the Finder is always available as a button on the toolbar. In the past it was worth noting that the on-line version tended to more up to date than the app. These days, however, the content changes so slowly that that is hardly a concern anymore.


History

v1.2 (March 2016)

v1.1 (July 2014)
Added the ability to restrict the plants to only those found within Cabrillo National Monument or to those found within the greater region of the Point Loma Ecological Conservation Area.


v1.0 (July 2014)
Initial Release



Known Issues



All of the usual disclaimers apply.

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If you have comments or questions:
cnmflowersapp 'at' gmail.com
619 523-4285 (CNM Park Office)



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