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

8. Ferns That Feast on Arsenic

The Chinese brake fern has earned fame for its ability to absorb and store high amounts of arsenic from polluted soils. This remarkable plant is now used to help detoxify hazardous areas, preventing arsenic from leaching into water supplies. For a closer look at how this fern helps protect communities, read more at Science.