Native species
12Species naturally occurring in Uruguay — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
21Plants with edible parts documented in Uruguay. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
11Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
9Non-native species established in Uruguay. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Uruguay?
21 speciess — 12 native and 9 introduced. Of these, 21 are edible and 11 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Uruguay?
Common edible species include Allium douglasii, Amaranthus polystachyus, Ataco, Buriti Palm, Celery. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Uruguay?
11 medicinal plants catalogued for Uruguay, including Allium douglasii, Celery, Hopi tea greenthread, Large-Flower Evening Primrose, Chinese Artichoke.
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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