Native species
50Species naturally occurring in Albania — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
49Plants with edible parts documented in Albania. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
23Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Albania?
50 speciess — 50 native and 0 introduced. Of these, 49 are edible and 23 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Albania?
Common edible species include Almond, Almond-leaved pear, Asphodel, Berberis heterophylla, Black Mustard. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Albania?
23 medicinal plants catalogued for Albania, including Almond, Berberis heterophylla, Black Mustard, Citrus limon, Citrus reticulata.
How is "native" vs "introduced" determined?
Status comes from TDWG botanical regions via Trefle. Native = naturally occurring there; introduced = brought in by humans, sometimes invasive. Both can be useful, but native species are typically the best fit for local conditions.
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