Montana Grasses

Name: Montana Grasses
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Author: High Country Apps, LLC

Montana State University

$4.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

5 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Education
Developer

High Country Apps, LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

150.9
MB

282 Montana grasses, sedges & rushes - MSU College of Agriculture. Works offline anywhere. For ranchers, students & naturalists. MONTANA GRASSES - 282 SPECIES IDENTIFICATION GUIDE Identify grasses and grass-like plants across Montana - from ranch pastures to alpine meadows. Developed by Montana State University College of Agriculture. The definitive guide for ranchers, agronomists, students, and outdoor enthusiasts. Works 100% offline anywhere in Montana. Perfect for ranching, agriculture, range management, grazing assessment, and exploring Montana's diverse grasslands. No cell service needed - all 282 species, photos, range maps, and descriptions work offline. MONTANA'S ONLY COMPREHENSIVE GRASS GUIDE 282 grasses and graminoids including: - Native Montana grasses - Introduced and invasive species - Agricultural and range grasses - Forage species for livestock - Alpine and subalpine grasses - Prairie and grassland species - Adjacent areas: Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alberta, Saskatchewan POWERFUL IDENTIFICATION TOOLS 13-category search system filters by: - Overall plant appearance - Seed head type and shape - Blade width and texture - Auricle presence and type - Ligule characteristics - Sheath features - Awn type COMPREHENSIVE PLANT PROFILES - Habitat type (prairie, forest, wetland, alpine, agricultural) - Elevation range - Origin (native or introduced) - Flowering time - Technical description and field marks - Regional distribution - Agricultural use Browse by common name or scientific name. Tap any species to see multiple photos, detailed descriptions, Montana range maps, and identification tips. MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY EXPERTISE Developed by MSU College of Agriculture faculty and staff from: - Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department - Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department Expert knowledge in crop development, native plant diversity, invasive species ecology, and range management. The authoritative resource for Montana grass identification. WORKS ANYWHERE IN MONTANA No internet required! Perfect for: - Ranch and range management - Pasture and grazing assessment - Agricultural field work - Yellowstone National Park grasslands - Glacier National Park meadows - Montana prairie regions - Eastern Montana rangeland - Mountain valleys and foothills - Wildlife habitat evaluation ESSENTIAL FOR MONTANA AGRICULTURE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDED - Grass identification basics (beginner-friendly guide) - Illustrated grass anatomy diagrams - Botanical glossary with definitions - Ligule, auricle, and sheath identification guide - Sources and references - Montana ecoregions overview KEY FEATURES - 282 Montana grasses and graminoids - 850+ high-quality photographs - Montana range maps for each species - Works 100% offline - 13-category identification system - Browse by common or scientific name - Detailed botanical descriptions - Native and introduced species - Agricultural and forage information - Favorites list (save and share species) - Email and social sharing - Free lifetime updates with new species FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a rancher, agronomist, range manager, farmer, extension agent, student, ecologist, wildlife biologist, land manager, outdoor enthusiast, or curious beginner - Montana Grasses helps you identify and understand the grasses that dominate Montana's agricultural and natural landscapes. SUPPORT MONTANA CONSERVATION A portion of revenues support the Montana Native Plant Society. DOWNLOAD NOW Join ranchers, students, and land managers using Montana's definitive grass identification app. One-time purchase, lifetime access. Start identifying Montana grasses today - from ranch pastures to mountain meadows! ABOUT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY Montana State University, Montana's land-grant institution, integrates learning, discovery, and engagement. MSU's College of Agriculture leads research in crop development, native plant diversity, invasive plant ecology, and range management - expertise that makes Montana Grasses the most authoritative grass identification resource available.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

5 Ratings

Can't say enough good things about this app
11/02/2014
TDJ4
I'm a professional botanist / plant ecologist in Wyoming and have used a couple of the other high country apps like wildflowers of Yellowstone etc. I love the interface, the different ways to sort plants and the plant maps and descriptions. I was so happy to see the addition of a grasses app to the series. I think that the level of detail is just right for determining how to identify the most common grasses and I love that the distinguishing characteristics are stated up front. I love the addition of the 'favorites' option to find frequently referred to grasses and the photos are helpful. I've used this app extensively to teach our wildlife crew the difference between western wheatgrass and slender wheatgrass, something that is not easy to do but was made easier by the helpful photos in this app
Can't say enough good things about this app
11/02/2014
TDJ4

I'm a professional botanist / plant ecologist in Wyoming and have used a couple of the other high country apps like wildflowers of Yellowstone etc. I love the interface, the different ways to sort plants and the plant maps and descriptions. I was so happy to see the addition of a grasses app to the series. I think that the level of detail is just right for determining how to identify the most common grasses and I love that the distinguishing characteristics are stated up front. I love the addition of the 'favorites' option to find frequently referred to grasses and the photos are helpful. I've used this app extensively to teach our wildlife crew the difference between western wheatgrass and slender wheatgrass, something that is not easy to do but was made easier by the helpful photos in this app
A lot of potential.
05/21/2016
Bulcio
Nice pictures, but not all of them could be magnified.The favorite button does not work.I have a small ranch 180 ac. [cattle and horses] and need to eradicate undesired grasses from hay.I need some info about germination temperatures for weed grasses i.e. Foxtails.I do not want to use chemicals but, appropriate cover crops that effectively compete with them and grazing.This application could be much better if it had more practical information for organic farmers, to be attractive.So much potential in it.

Developer Response
Thanks for your comments. We plan to update this app next Fall. I will pass your comments on to our partners at MSU. I'm wondering which version of iOS you're using -- we do not see this favorite button problem, but could replicate it if we knew the version you have. As for the images, we keep their files sizes fairly small so that we can supply a large number of images and species into one downloadable package that works offline.
A lot of potential.
05/21/2016
Bulcio

Nice pictures, but not all of them could be magnified.The favorite button does not work.I have a small ranch 180 ac. [cattle and horses] and need to eradicate undesired grasses from hay.I need some info about germination temperatures for weed grasses i.e. Foxtails.I do not want to use chemicals but, appropriate cover crops that effectively compete with them and grazing.This application could be much better if it had more practical information for organic farmers, to be attractive.So much potential in it.
Developer Response 04/11/2017
Thanks for your comments. We plan to update this app next Fall. I will pass your comments on to our partners at MSU. I'm wondering which version of iOS you're using -- we do not see this favorite button problem, but could replicate it if we knew the version you have. As for the images, we keep their files sizes fairly small so that we can supply a large number of images and species into one downloadable package that works offline.
Fix the synonyms
05/21/2014
Morchella elata
I need to be able to sort grass choices with few characteristics to go by, and this app is good for that. I am, however, disappointed with High Country Apps choice to perpetuate outdated names. For example, Oryzopsis hasnt been used for over a decade, and both plants.gov and Bonap use achnatherum, and both are cited within this app, so why is the old name listed first and the accepted name called a synonym?

Developer Response
Genus Oryzopsis is included in the app to include the species Oryzopsis aspiflora, which is still the accepted name, even in 2020. The only other use of Oryzopsis is within synonyms. Content for this app is provided by Montana State University Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department and the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department.
Fix the synonyms
05/21/2014
Morchella elata

I need to be able to sort grass choices with few characteristics to go by, and this app is good for that. I am, however, disappointed with High Country Apps choice to perpetuate outdated names. For example, Oryzopsis hasnt been used for over a decade, and both plants.gov and Bonap use achnatherum, and both are cited within this app, so why is the old name listed first and the accepted name called a synonym?
Developer Response 05/18/2020
Genus Oryzopsis is included in the app to include the species Oryzopsis aspiflora, which is still the accepted name, even in 2020. The only other use of Oryzopsis is within synonyms. Content for this app is provided by Montana State University Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department and the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department.

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Seller: High Country Apps, LLC
Size: 150.9 MB
Category: Education
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.

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Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

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Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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