Many plant species were "discovered" by European plant explorers in this region and were then introduced to the rest of the world. Canada, of course, is noted for at least two broad categories of plants.

One would be those that are very cold hardy in order to survive the cold temperate climate of the middle and northern parts of the country. The other group are those plants from the moderate climate of the British Columbia area which boasts some almost subtropical environments especially along the coast.

Many plant species were "discovered" by European plant explorers in this region and were then introduced to the rest of the world.

- See some of the gardens of Canada.