Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Albania. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
24Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
50Non-native species established in Albania. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Albania?
144 speciess — 54 native and 90 introduced. Of these, 143 are edible and 71 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Albania?
Common edible species include Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus graecizans, Barnyard Millet, Bath Asparagus, Bird's Foot Trefoil. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Albania?
71 medicinal plants catalogued for Albania, including Amaranthus graecizans, Black Apricot, Bulbous Buttercup, Catmint, 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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