Definition   The term phytoremediation, coined only in 1991, literally means to heal again with plants. From the etymology of the word, phytoremediation can also mean to correct evil with plants. Either way, the practice has the potential to make contaminated ground usable again for people, as well as healthy for other organisms.       Endophyte-assisted phytoremediation Endophyte-assisted phytoremediation is another method used to enhance the decontamination of a site.