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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.

Version History Updated for iOS 26.6+. 14.03 Aug 31 Updated for iOS 26.5. 14.02 Jun 9 Updated for 2025 and iOS 18.3+. 14.01 02/28/2025 Updated Favorites button and made available in all 3 tabs.
Added 22 new plants for a total of 282 plants.
Update images and captions for a total of 1515 images and range maps.
Updated USDA links.
Updated for iOS 17.5. 13.05 06/30/2024 Added 22 new plants for a total of 282 plants.
Update images and captions for a total of 1515 images and range maps.
Updated USDA links.
Updated for iOS 17. 13.04 01/25/2024 Updated for iOS 17. 12.04 10/27/2023 Updated for iOS 16.5+. 12.03 06/05/2023 Refined descriptions and Search by Characteristics information.
Updated the About document.
Updated for iOS 16.1+. 12.02 02/15/2023 Updated for iOS 16.2+. 12.01 12/21/2022 Updated for iOS 15.3+. 11.01 04/05/2022 Updated links to USDA (plants.usda.gov) website.
Modified synonymy for Agropyron dasystachyum var. riparium. 10.03 05/22/2021 Updated for iOS 14.5. 10.01 04/30/2021 Updated for iOS version 14+. 9.10 11/17/2020 Updated photos. Made corrections. Added 4 new species for a total of 261.
Updated app store description. 9.04 04/22/2020 Updated photos. Made corrections. Added 4 new species for a total of 261. 9.03 04/10/2020 Updated UIWebView to WKWebView.
Updated for iOS 13+.
Handled dark mode versus light mode for screen setting. 9.01 01/14/2020 - Added screenshots for iPhoneX. And ability to render full screen on iPhoneX.
- Added 47 new species.
- Replaced images for numerous species where better images were available.
- Updated images, descriptions, accepted names, and synonymy on a number of species.
- Updated Additional Resources, Grass Identification Basics, and About/Contact Us. 8.03 08/24/2019 - Added 47 new species.
- Replaced images for numerous species where better images were available.
- Updated images, descriptions, accepted names, and synonymy on a number of species.
- Updated Additional Resources, Grass Identification Basics, and About/Contact Us. 8.02 08/19/2019 Updated for iOS 12+. 7.01 03/15/2019 Updated for iOS 11.4+. 6.01 06/16/2018 Updated for iOS version 11.2+. 6.00 02/06/2018 Updated for iOS 11.
Updated icons needed for app store, categories, keywords, and subtitle.
Improved speed of Browse Plants list view.
Made more room for text search at top of Browse Plants and Glossary. 5.07 10/11/2017 Our partners at Montana State University College of Agriculture have updated the app.
- Added 26 new species for a total of 210.
- Includes 175 taxa in Poaceae, 24 in Cyperaceae, 9 in Juncaceae, and 2 in Typhaceae.
- Updated images where clearer examples became available.
- Updated the About document's Grass and Grassland Ecology section.
- Updated the Resources document with new links and sources for seed. 5.04 08/31/2017 Updated for iOS 10 5.00 04/08/2017 - Added 79 new species for a total of 184 graminoids
- Updated images for 39 of the already existing species
- The app now covers 4 families
- Added family definitions
- Updated screenshots
- Added a preview video to market listing
- Modified graphics for some controls
- Modified the "About/Contact Us" and "How to Use" documents 4.50 02/02/2016