Flora of the Pokémon world

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 , but also in the form of items, including but not limited to: 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 , shelter, and medicine for both people and .
==Plant-related Pokémon==
Besides Pokémon, there are a few other that are also plant-related.
* and hold a leek that they use to fight with. 
** Sirfetch'd wields the long, sharpened stalk as a lance and uses the hard leaves as a shield.
* Gigantamax 's mountain-like belly is covered with vegetation, including a whole tree that grew from seeds tangled in its belly fur.
* ferments into Berry Juice.
* wears a cloak of leaves which fuse with its body upon evolving into .
* became overgrown with bushes after a long slumber.
* and 's puffed up cheeks are always full of seeds or berries
* always carry a log of wood.
* use vines to weave their own belts.
* and hold a flower which they fuse with when evolving into .
* and hold a branch that they use like a magic wand.
* holds a flower ring resembling a .
* transforms into a tree when it is dormant.
* and hold a leaf and a twig in their mouths, respectively.
* holds a fan created from green leaves woven together with its purple fur.
* stick leaves to themselves to distinguish which troop they belong to, and use large coconut-like berries as s.
* carries a log that was given to it at birth. 
* uses a branch to mimic 's tail.
* can display a bouquet of flowers from its arms.
* holds berries inside its tail, which often fall out when it gets hit.
* eat , which affect the color of their saliva, used for marking their territory and attracting prey.
Some Pokémon are related to or interact with plant-based materials or products.
* and possess leftover tea.
* 's breath contains and is used to ferment things. 
* emanates a pleasant, appetizing aroma, which helps wheat to grow.
Some Pokémon have plant-related symbols on their body, resemble plants, or otherwise use mimicry to blend themselves with plants in their environment.
* imitates a pinecone to lure in flying insects as prey.
* and imitate trees, with Bonsly specifically resembling .
* and have grain symbols on their back which allude to Bronzong's ability to summon rain believed to bring good crops.
* has flower patterns on its body.
* and blend in with aquatic vegetation.
* Some have flower patterns on their wings.
* appears to be based on a plant, specifically bamboo, although it is an .
* Some of wear strawberry, blueberry, flower, or clover-shaped sweets.
* 's throat sac, when inflated, imitates rice that is served with raw fish as sushi.
* and are flower-shaped crystals.
==In the core series games==
===Notable trees and forests===
Many notable trees and forests can be found throughout the Pokémon world. Certain trees are known for their distinct shapes and colors or massive size. There are also forests that have unique trees, plants, and mushrooms that aren't found anywhere else in the Pokémon world.
====Unova====
Located in the Unova region is a unique forest with massive trees that have a distinctive white bark. Within the forest is a massive tree used as a facility by Pokémon Trainers.
	
	
=====Pokémon Dream World=====
Pokémon could be befriended in the Dream World by exploring areas of the Island of Dreams. After exploring an area, players would go to the Tree of Dreams, where they could choose to leave a Berry in the tree and make a wish to choose one of their befriended Pokémon to send to the Entralink. 
====Kalos====
Located in Coumarine City in the Kalos region is a giant tree used as the city's official Gym.
====Alola====
Located on Poni Island in the Alola region is a giant tree that is used as a battle facility by skilled Pokémon Trainers.
====Galar====
Located in the Galar region is a dense, maze-like forest full of glowing mushrooms, towering trees, and other unique forms of plant life. In the Honeycalm Sea of the Isle of Armor is a honeycomb-shaped island home to a Dynamaxed Pokémon that produces Max Honey, used in Max Soup to give a certain Pokémon the . In the Crown Tundra is a hill topped by a giant tree that seems to be infused with Dynamax energy that is also home to a wild Dynamaxed Pokémon; and the Crown Shrine, which too is marked by a large tree.
			
			
====Hisui====
Located in the Hisui region are several arenas where noble Pokémon can be found, some of which are marked by a large tree said to provide shelter and comfort to the Pokémon and its relatives.
	
	
====Paldea====
Located in the Paldea region is a small forest with trees painted with strange patterns by in order to mark its territory and attract prey.
===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 .
				
				
===Fruits and vegetables===
A wide variety of fruits and vegetables serve as a source for people and Pokémon. Certain fruits have notably been used by Trainers to craft Poké Balls throughout the history of the Pokémon world. Special varieties of apple allow to evolve into its various evolved forms. Many fruits and vegetables are used as curry or sandwich ingredients.
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
===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.
		
		
		
		
		
		
===Seeds===
Seeds have a range 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.
						
						
===Plants and plant materials===
There are many types of plants in the Pokémon world such as various kinds of grasses, trees, mints, and mosses. Many plant parts are used or valued by 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.
				
				
				
				
				
				
===Indoor plants===
Indoor plants are often used as decorations in the Pokémon world.
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
===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. A special variety of mushrooms found on the Isle of Armor in Galar have the power to change the form a Pokémon takes when Dynamaxing. 
				
				
				
				
==In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series==
The of the has a diverse assortment of plants of its own.
===Notable trees and forests===
Many unique and diverse forests appear as dungeons and rescue team camps. There also exists distinct trees, with some having special properties such as allowing Pokémon to evolve.
====Sea of Wonders====
===Fruits===
A selection of fruits, including , can be found in dungeons as . Some fruits can be found in a range of sizes. Others even have rare variants.
			
			
===Seeds===
Seeds have a wide variety of effects when eaten and come in many different shapes and colors. A certain seed is known to induce Mega Evolution.
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
===Wands===
Wands are branches that can be waved to launch projectiles with varying effects. and are known to carry them.
						
						
						
						
==In other games==
===Hey You, Pikachu!===
In Hey You, Pikachu!, acorns, mushrooms, corn (which turns into popcorn if shocked by ; replaces eggplants from the Japanese version), carrots, onions, herbs, radishes, apples, bananas, flowers, and other plants can be eaten as Pokémon food. ( in the Japanese version) can also be found in Viridian Forest, and ( in the Japanese version) can be found in Springleaf Field.
===Pokémon Snap===
In , an is used to aid in taking pictures of wild Pokémon.
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Being an artificial island, the island of Pasio in does not have any native flora; however, trees, flowers, and other plants were imported to the island from all over the worldErika: "And I heard that Pasio has all sorts of flowers and plants imported from all over the world." (, sync pair story: A Day with ) to create realistic environments, including at least one forest. Fresh Berries can be gathered from the forest for use in baking cakes, as seen in Serena's Dessert Party. In Deck the Halls, the player helps and decorate a large holiday tree with various decorations, including Berries, flowers, and floral wreaths. Wild mushrooms also grow in the woods on the island, as seen in Mushroom Mania. In Chef's Heartful Delivery, uses Sweet Apples and Tart Apples to make her "mightiest apple pie". 
In addition, the Trainer Lodge is decorated with many different kinds of flowers and plants. can be given various Berry Sets in the Trainer Lodge that contain different Berries: Cheri Berries, Pecha Berries, Passho Berries, and Rowap Berries.
			
			
			
			
===New Pokémon Snap===
In New Pokémon Snap, the Lental region is home to several diverse ecosystems of plants across its six islands. In particular, the crystabloom is a type of flower that can be found there that is capable of glowing as a result of the Illumina phenomenon. It differs in appearance and color depending on which island it is growing on. There's also fluffruit, an apple-like Pokémon food that is sweet to the taste as well as lighter and softer than regular apples.
	
	
===Pokémon Sleep===
In , the player raises by feeding it and cooking it meals made with various ingredients, including several plant products, gathered by helper Pokémon. There are also mysterious seeds that can be used to enhance the skills of helper Pokémon.
			
			
			
			
			
			
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
 	 	
Perfume 	The Cerulean Gym manufactured perfumes for the perfume store owned by Erika from plants that were growing in the Celadon Gym. One of the scents that tries on is called "daffodil dream". 	Pokémon Scent-sation!
Diglett gardens 	Misty theorized that gardens and forests across the Pokémon world were cultivated by the digging of and . 	Dig Those Diglett!
Unnamed fruit 	An unnamed fruit was used by to make 's throat feel better so that it can again. 	The Song of Jigglypuff
Pokénip andStun Stem 	When and went to the Xanadu Nursery greenhouse near Ash's house, they discovered many unique plants growing there. Ash's Bulbasaur became infatuated by smelling Pokénip and paralyzed by smelling Stun Stem and so was given 's antidote, which it developed by tending the plants. 	Make Room for Gloom
Pinkan Berry 	Pinkan Berries are fruit that grow only on Pinkan Island and make the Pokémon that eat them turn pink. Due to their special properties, they are researched by scientists and strictly protected by Officer Jenny. 	In The Pink
Grapefruit 	High quality grapefruits grow at the Seven Grapefruit Islands, where many were devoured in huge amounts by a . 	Snack Attack
Flowers 	found flowers that, according to his guidebook, are a Pokémon delicacy, but he didn't manage to pick them because they were part of Gulzar's headpiece. When Ash and Gulzar had a , Ash's Snorlax got out of control and ate the flowers. When Snorlax's was damaged and couldn't recall it, Tracy tried to lure with an apple while Ash dressed as one.	Pokémon Food Fight!
Salveyo weed 	Salveyo weed is a type of herbal medicine. It only grows on clear lake bottoms and can be used to cure . are known to eat this weed. A medicine made from Salveyo weed later appears in Whichever Way the Wind Blows. 	The Stun Spore Detour
Gigantic tree 	On an in the Orange Islands grows a gigantic tree flourishing with wild Pokémon that coexist in peace. 	Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Plant-based stew 	Due to Brock being sick, Ash and Misty were requested to make dinner, so they took stolen apples from . The same day, Misty tried to prepare a stew using variety of ingredients that were not in the recipe, including plant-based ingredients like sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, miso, curry, garlic paste, wasabi, mustard, oregano, and cinnamon. 	Sick Daze
Apple-like fruit 	An apple-like fruit that grows exclusively on a small island is the favorite food of a wild that adapted to water and learned in order to access it. 	Right On, Rhydon!
Herbs 	After using for a long time to reduce the fall for Ash, Totodile got very exhausted, so Pryce gave it herbs that restored its energy. Later, Pryce learned that his had picked up herbs that would treat their burns, but fell into a ravine and got frozen for many years until it was discovered by Ash and Pryce. 	As Cold as Pryce
Apples 	Team Rocket angered a group of by stealing their apples. 	A Shroomish Skirmish
Bananas 	When Ash and his friends visited the Banana Slakoth Garden, all the bananas were being eated by a wild . After Snorlax was fought and defeated, the Banana Slakoth Garden opened again and served banana-based desserts. 	The Garden of Eatin'
Ancient berry and yellow apple-like fruit	On Wales Island in the Hoenn region, Professor Proctor restored each of the members of the evolutionary lines of the prehistoric Fossil Pokémon and , along with a special ancient berry that was 's favorite food which it was wandering on an island looking for, rejecting the modern yellow apple-like fruit that grew there. 	Where's Armaldo?
Banana-like fruit 	The prize for winning the informal Pokémon Contest in a small village near Twinleaf Town was a big pile of banana-like fruit, won by Ash's Aipom under Jessie's orders. 	Borrowing on Bad Faith!
Old tree 	A wild that lives in the Sinnoh region stole life energy from other Pokémon with and then gave it away to a dying tree that is over 1,000 years old with the move . The fate of the entire forest relied on that tree, but it was finally restored with the help of and his friends. 	Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!
Remeyo weed 	Remeyo weed is a type of herbal medicine that grows on lake-beds and can be used to cure . Some are specifically trained just to be able to retrieve it. 	Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!
Rinka Berry 	A Rinka Berry is a type of Berry with special properties: a Pokémon eating it will have its throat cleared and voice restored. They are apparently very delicious. 	PK23
Melody Berry 	A Melody Berry is a type of Berry that grows on a type of tree known as a Melody Tree. The Berries have the ability to produce music, and they glow when sings near them. 	Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
==In the movies==
 	 	
Gracidea	is a vast garden full of Gracidea flowers located in Sinnoh at the base of a glacier near the top of the mountain. was in a rush to get there in time for the "flower bearing," a ritual where many gather, transform into , and fly away to start a new Gracidea garden in a faraway place. The place was threatened with destruction when Zero's actions in the Reverse World caused the glacier to start moving. A , who inhabited a temple in the mountains near the garden, awoke just in time to help stop the impending disaster.	Giratina and the Sky Warrior
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
 	 	
Mirage Berry	A Mirage Berry is a type of Berry liked by the guardian deities of the Alola region.	
==Trivia==
* Many human characters in the Pokémon world are named after real-world plants. However, the origin of these names in-universe is never explained, so it is unknown if these plants also exist canonically.
* Some plants are named in Pokédex entries. Notably, is rumored to be a type of legendary plant, is compared to a pinecone, and picks food from cactus plants.
* Leaf Stones are Evolution stones with an unmistakable leaf pattern, similar to the leaf patterns sometimes found on s.
* In , Kofu gives the 50,000 to buy him some seaweed from Hoenn at the Porto Marinada Market as part of their Gym Test.
==References==
==Related articles==
* Tree
* Entree
* Secret Base
* Pokémon world in relation to the real world
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