commercial value despite impressive claims circulating online.
The safest approach is to verify the species and investigate legitimate local markets before assuming you’ve discovered a fortune.
The Garden Lesson
The next time you see an unfamiliar plant growing in your garden, don’t immediately assume it’s useless.
Take a photograph.
Look closely at its leaves and flowers.
Research its characteristics.
If necessary, ask a botanist, horticultural expert, agricultural extension service, or knowledgeable local plant specialist for help.
You might discover that it’s nothing unusual.
Or you might learn something fascinating about