The Potential of (Thunb.) Less. for the Restoration of Sites Polluted with Coal Fly Ash.

The disposal of coal fly ash (CFA) generated from coal-fired power stations has serious impact on the ecosystem, by converting large pieces of land to barren ash dams with the potential to contaminate groundwater, surface water, air and soil. The aim of this study was to clarify the potential of phytoremediation using (Thunb.) Less.