Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Iran. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
21Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
50Non-native species established in Iran. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Iran?
102 speciess — 41 native and 61 introduced. Of these, 102 are edible and 37 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Iran?
Common edible species include Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus graecizans, Azarole, Barnyard Millet, Bird's Foot Trefoil. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Iran?
37 medicinal plants catalogued for Iran, including Amaranthus graecizans, Azarole, 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.
Other asia
Primește digest-ul săptămânal
Un email curat pe săptămână — profile noi de plante, note sezoniere de cultivare, adăugiri în arhiva de remedii. Gratuit, fără tracking, dezabonare oricând.