In May 2014, a team of scientists in the Philippines discovered a new species of plant, which was named the Rinorea niccolifera. This is a type of 'hyperaccumulator', which means it can flourish in soils with a high degree of metals and even absorb them.
Which metal does this plant absorb?
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Nickel, hence the name 'niccolifera'.
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