Native species
27Species naturally occurring in Bolivia — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
49Plants with edible parts documented in Bolivia. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
20Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
23Non-native species established in Bolivia. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Bolivia?
50 speciess — 27 native and 23 introduced. Of these, 49 are edible and 20 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Bolivia?
Common edible species include Alpine Spring Beauty, Amaranthus dubius, Amaranthus polystachyus, Ataco, Callicarpa mollis. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Bolivia?
20 medicinal plants catalogued for Bolivia, including Celery, Citrus aurantiifolia, Kangaroo Apple, Rocky Mountains Zinnia, Smilax febrifuga.
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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