A plant species that plays a key role in supporting and maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

Types of Ecological Benefits:

• Supporting wildlife: They provide food, shelter, and nesting sites for animals, insects, and birds.
• Pollination support: They attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds, which are crucial for plant reproduction.
• Soil health: They help prevent soil erosion, improve soil structure, and may even enrich the soil with nitrogen or other nutrients.
• Water management: Some plants help in controlling water runoff, filtering pollutants, or managing water levels in wetlands or riparian areas.
• Climate regulation: Plants, especially trees and shrubs, can help regulate local temperature and air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.