What plants are used to remediate polluted water from the Mining site that affecting biodiversity
Some common plant species used for phytoremediation of polluted water from mining sites include:
1. Cattails (Typha spp.): Cattails are known for their ability to absorb heavy metals and nutrients from contaminated water.
2. Sunflowers (Helianthus spp.): Sunflowers are known for their ability to absorb heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury from contaminated water.
3. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes): Water hyacinth is known for its ability to absorb heavy metals and nutrients from polluted water.
4. Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea): Reed canarygrass is known for its ability to absorb heavy metals and organic pollutants from contaminated water.
5. Duckweed (Lemna spp.): Duckweed is known for its ability to absorb nutrients, heavy metals, and organic pollutants from polluted water.
These plants help to remove pollutants from the water, improving water quality and reducing the impact on biodiversity in the surrounding ecosystem.