Straight Species (Wild) Native Plants

Straight species native plants are plants that occur naturally in a specific region without any human breeding, hybridization, or genetic modification. In other words, they are the original wild forms of native plants, not cultivated varieties or “cultivars” selected for traits like unusual flower color, size, or shape. Because they haven’t been altered, straight species plants best support local ecosystems—providing food and habitat for native insects, birds, and other wildlife that have evolved alongside them.