This tree soaks up toxic mercury from old gold mine soil
One tree species stands out for cleaning up mercury-polluted soil left behind by small-scale gold mining, offering a low-cost way to restore abandoned mine land in places like Ghana.
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Genus
Gliricidia
Called “Quickstick” in GBIF
Gliricidia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae and tribe Robinieae. Its native range is Mexico to Peru, but Gliricidia sepium has been widely introduced to other tropical zones.
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If you've ever wondered whether trees can undo industrial damage to soil, this study shows a fast...
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