a plant you’ve walked past hundreds of times.
A Word of Caution About Online Plant Claims
Headlines such as “This weed is worth more than gold” or “Never remove this plant” are designed to grab attention.
Sometimes there’s a genuine story behind them.
Other times, the claim has been dramatically exaggerated.
The real value of a plant depends on its exact identity, condition, location, legal status, and actual demand.
So treat extraordinary claims with a little skepticism.
Don’t eat it. Don’t sell it. Don’t destroy it—until you know what it
