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
Flowers
Flowers can be found decorating landscapes across the Pokémon world. Some flowers are used as crafting materials or as decorations and accessories. Rarer varieties have special uses, such as changing the forms of certain Pokémon.
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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.
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| Berry | Apricorn | Apple | Banana | Chestnut | Leek | Poké Bean |
Herbs
| Item | Description |
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 Herbs |
Various Herbs can be obtained throughout the core series games, including the Mental Herb, Mirror Herb, Power Herb, and White Herb. |
 Herbal medicine |
Herbal medicine is a type of item that has varying positive effects, though with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to the items' bitter taste. Types of herbal medicine include the Heal Powder, Energy Powder, Energy Root, and Revival Herb. |
 Herba Mystica |
Herba Mystica are a group of five special sandwich ingredients found rarely in Paldea. |
Seeds and pods
| Item | Description |
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 Seeds |
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, seeds have a variety of effects when consumed. |
 Terrain Seeds |
Introduced in Generation VII, the Electric Seed, Grassy Seed, Misty Seed, and Psychic Seed are consumable held items that can be used to boost one of the holder's stats in specific terrain. |
 Sticky Barbs |
The Sticky Barb, introduced in Generation IV, is an item that damages its holder at the end of each turn, but changes holders on contact. |
Mints
| Item | Description |
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 Mints |
Introduced in Generation VIII, mints change a Pokémon's nature when consumed. |
Roots
| Item | Description |
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 Big Roots |
The Big Root, introduced in Generation IV, is an item that boosts the amount of HP the holder restores to itself when it uses HP-draining moves. |
Bulbs
| Item | Description |
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 Absorb Bulbs |
The Absorb Bulb, introduced in Generation V, is an item that raises the holder's Special Attack when it is hit by a damaging Water-type move. |
Moss
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 Luminous Moss |
The Luminous Moss, introduced in Generation VI, is an item that raises the holder's Special Defense when it is hit by a damaging Water-type move. |
Trees
| Item | Description |
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 Galarica |
Galarica is a species of tree that grows in certain areas around the Galar region. Galarica Twigs can be exchanged for a Galarica Cuff and Galarica Wreath, items which can be used to evolve Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowbro and Galarian Slowking, respectively. |
Mushrooms and fungi
| Item | Description |
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 Mushrooms |
Several Mushrooms can be found throughout the core series games, including the Big Mushroom, Tiny Mushroom, and Balm Mushroom |
Leaves
| Item | Description |
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 Leaves |
The Gold Leaf and Silver Leaf are valuable items introduced in Generation II. |
Ingredients
Aside from the Herba Mystica, various other edible plants and plant byproducts are used as ingredients in {{g|Sword and Shield} and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Decorations
Introduced in Generation II, potted plants often serve as decoration, used to decorate the player's bedroom or Secret Base.
Accessories
Introduced in Generation IV, accessories are used in Pokémon Super Contests during the Visual Competition to improve the looks of a Pokémon. Accessories in the Natural category appear to be made of plant material, or at least made to resemble plants or flowers.
Crafting materials
Introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, various plant and fungi materials are used for crafting other items. Such materials include Berries and Apricorns as well as various plants, flowers, vegetables, leaves, roots, and mushrooms.
In the anime
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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. |
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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. |
