Native plant
Native Plant
Native plant (/ˈneɪtɪv plɑːnt/) refers to a plant species that has developed, occurs naturally, or has existed for many years in an area. These can be trees, flowers, grasses or any other plants. They can be found in forests, deserts, mountains or any other ecosystems. They are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions where they naturally occur.
Etymology
The term "native" in "native plant" comes from the Latin word "nativus", which means "born in". The term "plant" comes from the Old English "plante" meaning young tree or herb planted, from Latin "planta" - a shoot or cutting.
Related Terms
- Endemic Plant: A plant that is native to a certain limited area. It is found only in that area and nowhere else in the world.
- Invasive Plant: A plant that is not native to a specific location and has a tendency to spread, causing damage to the environment, human economy or human health.
- Indigenous Plant: A plant that is native to a geographical region.
- Exotic Plant: A plant that is not native and has been introduced from another region or country.
- Flora: The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Native plant
- Wikipedia's article - Native plant
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