Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Austria. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
30Species 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?
50 speciess — 0 native and 50 introduced. Of these, 50 are edible and 30 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Austria?
Common edible species include Medlar, Menyanthes trifoliata, Menzies' burnet, Mezereon, Milk Vetch. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Austria?
30 medicinal plants catalogued for Austria, including Menyanthes trifoliata, Milk Vetch, Nepal Cinquefoil, Oregon Cut-Leaf Blackberry, Pastinaca sativa.
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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