That headline is usually clickbait because it doesn’t identify the plant. Whether you should remove a plant depends entirely on what species it is and where it’s growing.
If you upload a photo of the plant, I can help identify it and explain:
- Whether it’s beneficial or invasive
- Whether it’s safe around children and pets
- Whether it should be removed
- What it may contribute to your garden (pollinators, soil, wildlife, etc.)
- The safest way to remove or manage it if necessary
Don’t handle or eat an unknown plant based on a viral “never remove this” claim. Some attractive volunteer plants can be poisonous or invasive.
