Native species
4Species naturally occurring in Albania — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Albania. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
25Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
46Non-native species established in Albania. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Albania?
50 speciess — 4 native and 46 introduced. Of these, 50 are edible and 25 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Albania?
Common edible species include Swamp lawyer, Tussock Grass, Valeriana sambucifolia, Whitebeam, Amaranthus campestris. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Albania?
25 medicinal plants catalogued for Albania, including Swamp lawyer, Valeriana sambucifolia, Amaranthus graecizans, Black Apricot, Bulbous Buttercup.
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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