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Table 1 Features and lifeforms of the 10 selected species for landfill revegetation

From: Selecting plant species for landfill revegetation: a test of 10 native species on reclaimed soils

Scientific name

Features

Aster yomena Makino

Strong adaptation, representative species of the genus Aster

Dianthus sinensis L.

Can survive in arid, rocky area; beautiful flower; fast covering

Aster koraiensis Nakai

Long flowering time, good soil coverage—prevents soil loss

Chrysanthemum boreale Makino

Beautiful flower, species reminiscent of fall season

Lythrum anceps Makino

Strong adaptation, beautiful flower

Potentilla chinensis Ser.

Good soil coverage—prevents soil loss, long flowering time

Patrinia cabiosaefolia Fisch.

Beautiful flower, species reminiscent of fall season

Thalictrum aquilegifolium L.

Can survive under shade, beautiful flower

Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng.

Good soil coverage—prevents soil loss

Brassica campestris*

Can survive in arid, rocky areas; beautiful flower; fast covering

  1. *Full scientific name: Brassica campestris subsp. napus var. nippo-oleifera Makino