EcoRestore Montana

Search

Type in the search bar to find plants by common name or scientific name. The plant count updates as you type.

Filters

Click Filters in the header to open the filter panel. Use the dropdowns to narrow results by habitat, soil type, lifecycle, functional group, and more. Combine as many filters as you like — results match all selected criteria.

Plant Details

Click any plant card to open a full profile — including photo, bloom period, soil conditions, site requirements, restoration goals, germination information, and indigenous names.

Bookmark & Share

Click Bookmark to copy the current URL — your active filters and search are encoded in the link so you can return to the same view or share it with others.

CSV Export

Click CSV to download all currently-filtered plants as a spreadsheet. After downloading, a re-download link is provided so you can get a fresh export if the database is updated.

Print / Save as PDF

Inside any plant detail view, click the print icon (top-right) to open the browser print dialog. Choose "Save as PDF" to export a clean, formatted plant profile.

EcoRestore Montana is developed and maintained by the Faist Lab at the University of Montana and hosted by the Montana Climate Office. The native plant database and associated information are provided for educational and planning purposes only.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and currency of species data, site condition information, and restoration recommendations, the University of Montana makes no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, reliability, or fitness of this information for any particular purpose. Plant suitability varies significantly with local site conditions, microclimates, seed provenance, and land management context. Users are strongly encouraged to consult with qualified restoration ecologists, local extension specialists, or land management agency staff before making restoration or revegetation decisions.

The inclusion of commercial products or vendors does not constitute endorsement by the University of Montana, the Montana Climate Office, the Bureau of Land Management, or any associated agencies or institutions.

This tool is part of the broader EcoRestore Portal network. Content on this site may be updated periodically; information may not reflect the most recent research or regulatory guidance.