Native species
12Species naturally occurring in Vietnam — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Vietnam. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
17Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
38Non-native species established in Vietnam. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Vietnam?
98 speciess — 60 native and 38 introduced. Of these, 98 are edible and 42 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Vietnam?
Common edible species include Asiatic tearthumb, Barnyard Millet, Black Mustard, Carex nubigena, Chenopodium hybridum. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Vietnam?
42 medicinal plants catalogued for Vietnam, including Asiatic tearthumb, Black Mustard, Carex nubigena, 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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