native

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Without resorting to jingoism or over-sentimentality, he began to write with increasing tenderness about his native country—its climate, its countryside, its particular temperament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Pests, pathogens and invasive species have decimated native tree populations, she explained - pointing to Woodland Trust data suggesting just 7% of Britain's native woodlands are in good condition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Unlike invasive termites that damage structures in parts of the southeastern United States, this species is limited to its native rainforest habitat and does not spread beyond it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

He also visited local nurseries such as Plant Material, Artemisisa Nursery and Hahamongna Native Plant Nursery, which offer native species.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Kat’s been known to crush my soul playing it. Which is hard to take, considering English is my native tongue and she spent the first ten years of her life speaking Nepali.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti