FlorApp for PC

Managing field observations across multiple devices and platforms cuts down on data entry errors and keeps your work synchronized. FlorApp on PC lets you review, organize, and refine your species recordings from a full-size screen and keyboard, then push updates back to the cloud whenever you're ready. Whether you're cataloging Swiss flora in the field or curating your observations at home, running FlorApp for Windows PC gives you the flexibility to work the way that suits each phase of your research.

FlorApp alters how you document and share observations of Swiss plants, mosses, mushrooms, and lichens. Built by Info Flora (Switzerland's official flora data centre) the app connects your field work to a national network of species records. On a computer, you gain the space and precision to manage observations you've already collected, edit detailed records, and coordinate with the broader conservation effort without the constraints of a mobile screen.

Core Observation Features

FlorApp lets you capture and organize species sightings across these categories:

• Record GPS-tagged observations of plants, stoneworts, mosses, mushrooms, and lichens
• Attach photos directly to each observation for visual documentation
• Sync observations offline; send them to Info Flora when internet is available
• Access your complete Online Fieldbook to review and manage all past records
• Edit plant and stonework observations at any time after upload
• Track mosses, mushrooms, and lichens with a one-week edit window post-transfer

Desktop Workflow and Data Management

Running FlorApp PC version on a desktop or laptop lets you work through your field notes at your own pace. Sit at a desk with your computer open beside a map, reference guide, or email: keyboard input is faster for detailed notes and species names than mobile typing. Your observations stay linked to your account, giving you the ability to start on your phone in the field, then pick up where you left off at your computer. The Online Fieldbook dashboard (obs.infoflora.ch) becomes your central hub: review geographic clusters, spot gaps in your coverage, and ensure records are complete before the modification window closes for mosses and fungi.

Contributing to Swiss Flora Science

Every observation you submit feeds into national distribution maps and species databases managed by Info Flora and partner centres (NISM for mosses, Swissfungi for mushrooms, SwissLichens for lichens). Your records help cantons, communes, and conservation researchers track species health and movement across time and space. Using FlorApp for computer lets you cross-check your submissions against published data, understand how your local findings fit into broader patterns, and take pride in a systematic contribution to Swiss biodiversity science.