word “weed” doesn’t actually describe a specific type of plant.
It simply refers to a plant growing somewhere people don’t want it.
A plant that is considered a weed in a perfectly maintained lawn could be a useful herb, edible wild plant, or valuable ingredient somewhere else.
Many familiar plants that people remove from their gardens have been used traditionally for food, teas, natural dyes, cosmetics, or other purposes.
That’s why identifying an unfamiliar plant before pulling it out can sometimes be worthwhile.
Why Wild Plants Can Be Valuable
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