Edible for food + foraging
45Plants with edible parts documented in Ireland. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
18Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
46Non-native species established in Ireland. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Ireland?
46 speciess — 0 native and 46 introduced. Of these, 45 are edible and 18 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Ireland?
Common edible species include Eyebright, Field Garlic, Flowering raspberry, Great Burnet, Ground Ivy. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Ireland?
18 medicinal plants catalogued for Ireland, including Eyebright, Field Garlic, Flowering raspberry, Ground Ivy, Hairy rockcress.
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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