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milkmood said:I've been struggling with this question, mainly because my footprint for food production is so small.

Does a plant have to contribute to the culture in order for it to be part of the culture?

Do visual aesthetics for the sake of beauty alone have a place in permaculture even if they don't attract bees, drop leaves, or produce food?

Leaving the roses behind for a moment, I'm curious as to what you are considering ornamental?

What type of plant wouldn't attract the pollinators if it blooms, wouldn't be deciduous or produce edible material for something in nature?

I am unable to determine what that would be. Perhaps cactus ~ but many cacti bloom, are edible or can be used for medicinal purposes.

I believe that every plant has been put on this earth for a reason. What that reason is, may be unknown to us at this time but I cannot visualize a plant that will fall into your category. I am just curious... Kristi