Floss flower (bluemink) is Aster family—so that “one bloom” is actually a bouquet of tiny florets. 🌸 Plot twist: it’s been studied for phytoremediation—plants helping pull some heavy metals/pollutants from soil or growing media. Researchers look at ornamentals for this because they’re not food crops. Safety: Don’t use “cleanup plants” in edible beds, and don’t compost them if they’ve been grown in contaminated soil. Save this follow for more plants with a résumé. PlantAndHeal.com • BlackOwnedSe

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