Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Austria. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
24Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
50Non-native species established in Austria. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Could grow here climate-matched · zone selection
24+Plants that are not yet recorded with a Austria distribution but match the local hardiness zones. Useful for foragers expanding the catalog and gardeners planning what to plant.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Austria?
151 speciess — 49 native and 102 introduced. Of these, 150 are edible and 79 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Austria?
Common edible species include Allium flavum, Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus polystachyus, Arrow Head, bastard speedwell. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Austria?
79 medicinal plants catalogued for Austria, including Allium flavum, bastard speedwell, Blackberry, Bulbous Buttercup, Chinese Artichoke.
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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