This Popular Idaho Plant is Causing a Huge Controversy

If there’s one thing Idahoans know how to do well, it’s to stand up for what they believe in. Even if it comes down to the correct name of a plant. Yup.

But before we get into that, here’s another plant that’s causing drama and controversy in Idaho

Weed:

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And the weird part is, that weed is actually legally grown in Idaho - but it can’t be consumed. I know, it’s confusing.

Here’s what we mean:

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Okay, now back to the other controversial plant you’ve been dying to hear about!

A post in a local Idaho Facebook group posted a picture of these:

And asked the question… “What do you call these? Cattails? Or hot dog on a stick? And the responses were iconic.

Let’s take a look:

This Popular Idaho Plant is Causing a Huge Controversy

Now if you love plants but are always killing them (like the rest of us) here are some ways to become a plant parent. Without letting them die a week in.

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