Native plants

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018227",
  "term": "Native plants",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Plants that have evolved over thousands of years to be able to survive in a particular region, and have adapted to the geography, hydrology, and climate of that region. A community of native plants provides habitat for a variety of native wildlife species; and will be hardy and resistant to the local conditions, thereby usually requiring less maintenance when used in landscaping.",
  "subject": "Sustainability and green living",
  "references": [
    "Top Green Home Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/native-plants/"
}