Native species
14Species naturally occurring in Denmark — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Denmark. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
27Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
36Non-native species established in Denmark. 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 Denmark 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 Denmark?
119 speciess — 33 native and 86 introduced. Of these, 119 are edible and 66 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Denmark?
Common edible species include Alpine Bearberry, Alpine Bistort, Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus polystachyus, Amelanchier confusa. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Denmark?
66 medicinal plants catalogued for Denmark, including Alpine Bearberry, Alpine Bistort, Berberis heterophylla, Bistort, Black Mustard.
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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