A British Columbia non-profit organization fighting invasive species is reminding people on Valentine91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Day to spread the love, not the baby91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s breath.
The Invasive Species Council of B.C. says the small white sprigs stuck between your long-stem roses are actually a harmful invasive plant in the province.
The council91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Allison McCabe says if the plant invades grazing land, it reduces native grasses and forage for wildlife.
She recommends buying flowers without baby91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s breath for your valentine this year.
If it is part of a bouquet, she says it should not be composted and instead put in a sealed trash bag to prevent it from spreading.
The council says non-invasive species that could be used instead of baby91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s breath include the hybrid yarrow or sea lavender.
