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Flora of the Pokémon world

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Much like the real world, various flora and fungi, as well as their byproducts, exist within the Pokémon world, most notably in the form of Grass-type Pokémon, but also in the form of items, including but not limited to: Berries and Apricorns, various held items, consumables, and ingredients, as well as some decorations, accessories, and crafting materials. Flora play a vital role in the various ecosystems of the Pokémon world, serving as sources of food, shelter, and medicine for both people and Pokémon.

In the games

Notable trees and forests

Many notable trees and forests can be found throughout the Pokémon world. Certain trees are known for their massive size. There are also forests that have unique trees, plants, and mushrooms that aren't found anywhere else in the Pokémon world.

Kanto

HGSS Viridian Forest-Morning.png
Viridian Forest


Johto

HGSS Ilex Forest-Day.png
Ilex Forest


Hoenn

Petalburg Woods Moss Rock ORAS.png Trackless Forest overview.png
Petalburg Woods Trackless Forest


Sinnoh

Cheryl Mindscape.png
Eterna Forest


Hisui

The Heartwood LA.png Grueling Grove LA.png Grandtree Arena LA.png Wayward Wood.png Moonview Arena LA.png
The Heartwood Grueling Grove Grandtree Arena Wayward Wood Moonview Arena Tree


Unova

Pinwheel Forest Rumination Field Spring B2W2.png Lostlorn Forest Autumn BW.png Black City and White Forest.png White Treehollow B2W2.png
Pinwheel Forest Lostlorn Forest White Forest White Treehollow


Kalos

Santalune Forest XY.png Route 20 Moss Rock XY.png
Santalune Forest Winding Woods


Alola

Mallow Mindscape.png Battle Tree SM.png Ultra Forest USUM.png
Lush Jungle Battle Tree Ultra Forest


Galar

Slumbering Weald SwSh.png SwSh Prerelease Glimwood Tangle livestream.png File:Forest of Focus SwSh.jpg File:Honeycalm Island SwSh.jpg File:Galar Dyna Tree Hill SwSh.jpg File:Galar Crown Shrine SwSh.jpg
Slumbering Weald Glimwood Tangle Forest of Focus Honeycalm Island Tree Dyna Tree Crown Shrine Tree



Flowers and petals

Flowers can be found decorating landscapes across the Pokémon world. Some flowers are used as crafting materials or as decorations and accessories, such as the Rainbow Flower, which is an assortment of flower petals. Rarer varieties have special uses, such as changing the forms of certain Pokémon.

Bag Gracidea LA Sprite.png Bag Bugwort LA Sprite.png GO Small Bouquet.png Key Rainbow Flower Sprite.png Bag Radiant Petal Sprite.png
Gracidea Bugwort Small Bouquet Rainbow Flower Radiant Petal


Fruits and vegetables

A wide variety of fruits and vegetables serve as a food source for people and Pokémon. Some fruits have notably been used by Trainers to craft Poké Balls throughout the history of the Pokémon world.

Berries.png SugimoriRedApricorn.png Curry Ingredient Fancy Apple Sprite.png Bag Avocado SV Sprite.png Bag Banana SV Sprite.png Bag Green Bell Pepper SV Sprite.png
Berry Apricorn Apple Avocado Banana Green Bell Pepper
Bag Red Bell Pepper SV Sprite.png Bag Yellow Bell Pepper SV Sprite.png Bag Iceroot Carrot Sprite.png Bag Shaderoot Carrot Sprite.png Bag Cucumber SV Sprite.png Bag Hearty Grains LA Sprite.png
Red Bell Pepper Yellow Bell Pepper Iceroot Carrot Shaderoot Carrot Cucumber Hearty Grains
Bag Jalapeño SV Sprite.png Bag Kiwi SV Sprite.png Dream Stick Sprite.png Curry Ingredient Large Leek Sprite.png Bag Medicinal Leek LA Sprite.png Bag Lettuce SV Sprite.png
Jalapeño Kiwi Leek Large Leek Medicinal Leek Lettuce
Bag Onion SV Sprite.png Bag Red Onion SV Sprite.png Bag Pineapple SV Sprite.png Plain Bean Red.png Bag Plump Beans LA Sprite.png Curry Ingredient Pungent Root Sprite.png
Onion Red Onion Pineapple Poké Bean Plump Beans Pungent Root
Bag Sand Radish LA Sprite.png Bag Strawberry SV Sprite.png Bag Tomato SV Sprite.png Bag Cherry Tomatoes SV Sprite.png Bag Vivichoke LA Sprite.png Bag Watercress SV Sprite.png
Sand Radish Strawberry Tomato Cherry Tomatoes Vivichoke Watercress


Herbs and spices

Herbs have been used in various regions of the Pokémon world as medicine. Some herbs also have unique effects in Pokémon battles. In Paldea, there exists rare spices that have incredible healing properties as well as being excellent sandwich ingredients.

Bag Revival Herb SV Sprite.png Bag Mental Herb SV Sprite.png Bag Power Herb SV Sprite.png Bag White Herb SV Sprite.png Bag Pep-Up Plant LA Sprite.png
Revival Herb Mental Herb Power Herb White Herb Pep-Up Plant
Bag King's Leaf LA Sprite.png Bag Basil SV Sprite.png Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png Bag Sweet Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png
King's Leaf Basil Mirror Herb Herba Mystica


Seeds

Seeds have a wide variety of effects when consumed. However, not all seeds are edible or safe, with some being dangerous to the touch. Other seeds are prickly and will hitch a ride on a Pokémon, only coming off after latching onto another Pokémon.

Bag Miracle Seed SV Sprite.png Bag Electric Seed SV Sprite.png Bag Grassy Seed SV Sprite.png Bag Misty Seed SV Sprite.png Bag Psychic Seed SV Sprite.png Bag Sticky Barb SV Sprite.png Bag Seed of Mastery LA Sprite.png
Miracle Seed Electric Seed Grassy Seed Misty Seed Psychic Seed Sticky Barb Seed of Mastery


Plants and plant materials

There are many types of plants in the Pokémon world such as various kinds of trees, mints, and mosses. Many plant parts are used or valued by Pokémon Trainers such as certain kinds of roots, bulbs, and leaves. Twigs from a special kind of tree in Galar can be weaved into accessories beloved by a certain Pokémon, and even play a role in its evolution.

Bag Mint Attack LA Sprite.png Bag Luminous Moss SV Sprite.png Bag Energy Root SV Sprite.png Bag Big Root SV Sprite.png Bag Sootfoot Root LA Sprite.png Bag Gold Leaf Sprite.png Bag Silver Leaf Sprite.png
Mint Luminous Moss Energy Root Big Root Sootfoot Root Gold Leaf Silver Leaf
Shiny Leaf Sprite.png Bag Absorb Bulb SV Sprite.png Bag Galarica Cuff SV Sprite.png Bag Caster Fern LA Sprite.png Bag Pop Pod LA Sprite.png Bag Tiny Bamboo Shoot SV Sprite.png Bag Big Bamboo Shoot SV Sprite.png
Shiny Leaf Absorb Bulb Galarica Twig Caster Fern Pop Pod Tiny Bamboo Shoot Big Bamboo Shoot


Mushrooms

Some varieties of mushrooms are extremely popular with a certain class of collectors and can be sold at a range of prices at shops. Certain Pokémon can rarely be found holding one.

Bag Big Mushroom SV Sprite.png Bag Tiny Mushroom SV Sprite.png Bag Balm Mushroom SV Sprite.png Max Mushrooms SwSh.png Bag Springy Mushroom LA Sprite.png
Big Mushroom Tiny Mushroom Balm Mushroom Max Mushrooms Springy Mushroom
Bag Swordcap LA Sprite.png Bag Iron Barktongue LA Sprite.png Bag Doppel Bonnets LA Sprite.png Bag Direshroom LA Sprite.png Bag Candy Truffle LA Sprite.png
Swordcap Iron Barktongue Doppel Bonnets Direshroom Candy Truffle


In the anime

Item Episode Description
Pinkan Berry.png
 In The Pink Pinkan Berry is fruit that grow only on Pinkan Island and makes the Pokémon eating them pink. Due to its special properties it is researched by scientists and strictly protected by Officer Jenny.
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 The Stun Spore Detour Salveyo weed is a type of herbal medicine found exclusively in the anime. It only grows on clear lake bottoms and can be used to cure paralysis. Poliwag are known to eat this weed. A medicine made from Salveyo weed later appears in Whichever Way the Wind Blows.
Right On, Rhydon! An apple looking red fruit that grows exclusively on a small island is favorite delicacy for a wild Rhydon what lead it to adapt to water and learn Surf.
Remeyo weed.png
 Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open! Remeyo weed is a type of herbal medicine found exclusively in the anime. It grows on lake-beds and can be used to cure poison. Some Water-type Pokémon are specifically trained just to be able to retrieve it.


See also

Trivia

  • Most human characters in the Pokémon world are named after real life plants. The origin of names in universe, however, is never explained so it is unknown if these plants also exist canonically.
  • Some plants are named in the Pokédex entries. Notably, Bellsprout is rumored to be a type of legendary mandrake plant, Pineco is compared to a pinecone and Natu picks food from cactus.
  • Besides Grass-type Pokémon, Celesteela also appears to be based on a plant, specifically bamboo, although it is an extraterrestrial organism.
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