hyperaccumulators

Hyperaccumulators are special plants that can absorb and store unusually high levels of certain metals or pollutants from the soil, much more than typical plants. They do this naturally, often thriving in contaminated or metal-rich soils, and use these metals for their growth or defense. This unique ability makes them valuable for environmental cleanup (phytoremediation), as they can extract harmful substances like heavy metals from the ground. In essence, hyperaccumulators act as natural filters, helping to clean up polluted sites by safely removing toxins from the environment.