Native species
41Species naturally occurring in Iran — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Iran. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
14Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
9Non-native species established in Iran. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Iran?
50 speciess — 41 native and 9 introduced. Of these, 50 are edible and 14 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Iran?
Common edible species include Almond, Berberis heterophylla, Bistort, Black Mustard, Black Poplar. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Iran?
14 medicinal plants catalogued for Iran, including Almond, Berberis heterophylla, Bistort, Black Mustard, Black Poplar.
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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