Native Plant Search by Location

Search for native plants by location and filter your results to find species that suit your needs - whether for food, medicine, or supporting a healthy ecosystem. More on Exploring Native Plants for Your Edible Garden

How to search:

• Enter the full name of your country or state (e.g., "United Kingdom" instead of "UK") for more accurate results. Using abbreviations like "UK" might return unrelated matches like "Ukraine."
• In some regions, such as the United States, you can also search by state (e.g., "California").

For a broader search across all regions, use the search bar at the top of the page or the Advanced Search on our homepage.

Filter by Use and Ratings

Once you've selected your location, refine your search with the following rating-based and special - use filters to find plants best suited for your project.

Browse	Alphabetically: Latin names & Common names, Family, Habitate
	> Latin names: A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z > Common names: A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Z  > Family ( shows classification of plants into division, order, families, etc.) > Habitat (all the different habitats you can search for) > Edible Uses (full list and description of edible uses) > Medicinal Uses (full list and description of medicinal uses > Other Uses (fibre, wood, etc)
Search by Use & Properties : Explore the list of keywords below to find plants based on their specific uses, properties, and suitability for different locations. Whether you're searching for medicinal plants, edible varieties, or species that thrive in particular climates or regions, selecting a keyword will help refine your search. This feature allows you to easily identify plants that align with your needs, whether for gardening, landscaping, health benefits, or environmental adaptation. More on Exploring Native Plants for Your Edible Garden
Edible Rating	1 Very Poor                   2 Poor                   3 Average                   4 Good                   5 Excellent
Medicinal Rating	1 Very Poor                   2 Poor                   3 Average                   4 Good                   5 Excellent
Other Uses Rating	1 Very Poor                   2 Poor                   3 Average                   4 Good                   5 Excellent
Special Uses	Inc. Food Forest, Nitrogen Fixer, Hedge, Coppice ...
	Nitrogen FixerHedgeCarbon FarmingEspalier Attracts WildlifeFood ForestCoppiceGround Cover Scented PlantsDynamic accumulator

    

Rating Filters

Each plant can be rated from 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Excellent) for:

• Edible Rating - quality and usefulness of edible parts (e.g., fruits, roots, leaves)
• Medicinal Rating - known traditional or modern health uses
• Other Uses Rating - industrial, practical, or ecological applications

Special Uses

You can also filter for plants with specific characteristics or ecological roles:

• Nitrogen Fixer - improves soil fertility naturally
• Ground Cover - low-growing plants to protect and cover soil
• Coppice - suitable for repeated cutting and regrowth
• Hedge - ideal for natural fencing or borders
• Espalier - trainable for decorative or space-saving growth
• Carbon Farming - supports carbon capture and sustainable land use
• Dynamic Accumulator - helps draw nutrients from deep in the soil
• Attracts Wildlife - supports beneficial insects, birds, and animals
• Food Forest - particularly suitable for layered, perennial systems
• Scented Plants - offers fragrant leaves, flowers, or bark