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Sunflowers can remove toxic substances from soil (phytoremediation). Pretty and productive.

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Sunflowers can absorb certain contaminants (like heavy metals) from soil and water. They’ve been used in cleanup projects because they grow quickly and produce lots of biomass for removal.

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Sunflowers can remove toxic substances from soil (phytoremediation). Pretty and productive. | SmartAss Facts