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hyperaccumulator

British  
/ ˌhaɪpərəˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtə /

noun

  1. a plant that absorbs toxins, such as heavy metals, to a greater concentration than that in the soil in which it is growing

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According to the Athens Science Observer, sunflowers are "a hyperaccumulator of dangerous heavy metals," which means they can draw out metal toxins from the soil and clear up environmental contamination.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2022

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