The Plant That Can Literally Eat Metal (And It’s Growing in Your Backyard)

11. Harvesting Metals: The Promise of Phytomining

Amazingly, some scientists are now exploring phytomining—the practice of growing metal-accumulating plants and then harvesting them for their stored metals. This innovative approach could provide a cleaner, less disruptive alternative to conventional mining techniques.
With phytomining, we can extract valuable metals from poor soils while restoring the land at the same time. Learn more about this green technology at Scientific American.