### Question
How is the "native plant species" defined?


### Answer
The term **native plant species** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17272* as follows -

> any noninvasive, naturally occurring plant species within an ecosystem

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17272*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION > Part B-Carbon Capture and Sequestration Assessment and Framework**

