5. Not Just Nickel: Other Metals Consumed
While nickel gets much of the spotlight, some hyperaccumulator plants go even further.
Certain species can also absorb zinc, cadmium, and rare earth elements from the soil, making them valuable for cleaning up a variety of contaminants.
This remarkable diversity broadens their potential for environmental restoration and mining waste remediation.
To explore the full range of metals these plants handle, check out this Springer research.