Native species
36Species naturally occurring in Mongolia — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Mongolia. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
23Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
14Non-native species established in Mongolia. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Mongolia?
50 speciess — 36 native and 14 introduced. Of these, 50 are edible and 23 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Mongolia?
Common edible species include Adenophora latifolia, Angelica koreana, Arctic Sweet Coltsfoot, Asparagus dauricus, Caper Spurge. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Mongolia?
23 medicinal plants catalogued for Mongolia, including Adenophora latifolia, Angelica koreana, Asparagus dauricus, Clematis pierotii, Common sheep sorrel.
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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