Native species
44Species naturally occurring in Pakistan — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Pakistan. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
21Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
6Non-native species established in Pakistan. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Pakistan?
108 speciess — 52 native and 56 introduced. Of these, 107 are edible and 39 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Pakistan?
Common edible species include Almond, Alpine Sweetvetch, Amaranthus graecizans, Amaranthus polygamus, Amaranthus polystachyus. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Pakistan?
39 medicinal plants catalogued for Pakistan, including Almond, Amaranthus graecizans, Catmint, Chinese Artichoke, Chinese Lespedeza.
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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