Native

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A native species is one that originated in a given area. Native species contrast with exotic species.

When selecting species to plant, select native or naturalized species that are known to be beneficial as the thoughtless introduction of potentially persistent exotics may upset natural balances in the area.[1]

  1. Mollison, Bill. Introduction to Permaculture. Tagari Publications, 2011. p 3.