Native species
10Species naturally occurring in Sweden — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Sweden. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
24Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
40Non-native species established in Sweden. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Could grow here climate-matched · zone selection
24+Plants that are not yet recorded with a Sweden distribution but match the local hardiness zones. Useful for foragers expanding the catalog and gardeners planning what to plant.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Sweden?
127 speciess — 37 native and 90 introduced. Of these, 127 are edible and 66 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Sweden?
Common edible species include Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus polystachyus, Amelanchier confusa, Apple Serviceberry, Arrow Head. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Sweden?
66 medicinal plants catalogued for Sweden, including Berberis heterophylla, Bistort, Black Mustard, 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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