A closer look, where you are.
Find your region, then browse plants and fungi by habitat and observation season. California and Washington starter collections.
Find your region.
Open a broad reading collection for California or the Washington-focused Pacific Northwest starter.
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How region matching works
We match on your device against generalized state boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau. Uncertain or near-boundary results keep manual entry available. This chooses a broad reading collection, not a local species prediction. Boundary provenance ↗
All published collections
Browse both starter collections. A collection is a reading path, not a prediction of species near you.
Season filters use approximate editorial tags, including year-round foliage. They do not show live sightings, local flowering or fruiting, harvest readiness, or collecting permission. Regional seasonal review remains pending.
California seasonal essays ↗Published & planned coverage ↗
Observe with care. This is a reference archive, not an identification service or a guide to safe consumption. Source checked does not mean independently reviewed by an expert.