Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Iran. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
22Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
50Non-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 — 0 native and 50 introduced. Of these, 50 are edible and 22 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Iran?
Common edible species include Chenopodium virgatum, Chinese Artichoke, Clary sage, Common Vetch, Crown Vetch. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Iran?
22 medicinal plants catalogued for Iran, including Chinese Artichoke, Clary sage, Common Vetch, Dewberry, English Elm.
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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