FloraQuest: Northern Tier is a plant identification and discovery app developed by the University of North Carolina's Southeastern Flora Team. It encompasses over 5,800 wildflowers, trees, shrubs, grasses, and other vascular plants found in the northern region of the Flora area. The app offers graphic keys, advanced dichotomous keys, habitat descriptions, range maps, and an extensive collection of 20,000 diagnostic photographs for easy plant identification and exploration.

Whether you are in the field or simply interested in learning about plants in the region, FloraQuest: Northern Tier allows customized searches by state and physiographic province, ensuring relevant results. Moreover, the app functions offline, eliminating the need for an internet connection. Additionally, the app includes a "Great Places to Botanize" feature, guiding users to over 150 premier botanical exploration sites in the 12-state region.