What is a plant native to a specific place?
Another way to define native plants is : Native plants evolved or adapted to our local environment for thousands of years, and are an important part of our local habitats, ecosystems and ecosystem services (pollination, infiltration, carbon sequestration, etc). A flora is all the plant life present in a particular region, generally the naturally occurring (indigenous) native plants. The corresponding term for animals is fauna.
Does “native” mean natural?
NATIVE, adjective. Produced by nature; original; born with the being; natural; not acquired; as native genius; native affections; a native talent or disposition; native cheerfulness; native simplicity. Produced by nature; not factitious or artificial; as native ore; native color. Native species are found everywhere on the planet, including the oceans and harshest climates. Some examples of native species include prickly pear cactus, Adélie penguins, bird of paradise plant, giant pandas, and white stork.Native plants are the indigenous terrestrial and aquatic species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat.