Native species
38Species naturally occurring in United Kingdom — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in United Kingdom. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
31Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
12Non-native species established in United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
50 speciess — 38 native and 12 introduced. Of these, 50 are edible and 31 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in United Kingdom?
Common edible species include Almond, Apple Rose, Black Mustard, Bumblebee Orchid, Common sheep sorrel. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in United Kingdom?
31 medicinal plants catalogued for United Kingdom, including Almond, Apple Rose, Black Mustard, Common sheep sorrel, Crataegus heterophylla.
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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