Native species
31Species naturally occurring in Ireland — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
46Plants with edible parts documented in Ireland. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
29Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
15Non-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?
96 speciess — 31 native and 65 introduced. Of these, 95 are edible and 51 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Ireland?
Common edible species include Allium flavum, Amelanchier confusa, Apple Serviceberry, Arrow Head, Bird's Foot Trefoil. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Ireland?
51 medicinal plants catalogued for Ireland, including Allium flavum, Bistort, Black Poplar, Blackberry, Bulbous Buttercup.
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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