Edible for food + foraging
19Plants with edible parts documented in Denmark. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
10Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
19Non-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?
19 speciess — 0 native and 19 introduced. Of these, 19 are edible and 10 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Denmark?
Common edible species include Small Reed Mace, Soft Rush, Solomon's Seal, Sorbus mougeotii, Sparganium erectum. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Denmark?
10 medicinal plants catalogued for Denmark, including Solomon's Seal, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Sweet Briar, Upright Hedge Parsley, Whitewoolly rose.
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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