Edible for food + foraging
1Plants with edible parts documented in Austria. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
1Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
1Non-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?
1 species — 0 native and 1 introduced. Of these, 1 are edible and 1 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Austria?
Common edible species include thicket dewberry. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Austria?
1 medicinal plant catalogued for Austria, including thicket dewberry.
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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