To be pedantic, the plant isn't illegal - in some states it is illegal to grow and possess, and in most states it is illegal to sell. And - although I agree th

To be pedantic, the plant isn't illegal - in some states it is illegal to grow and possess, and in most states it is illegal to sell. And - although I agree this is ridiculous - there are plenty of prohibited plants [1], and some of that is for good reason. [1] https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information/permits/plants-and-plant-products-permits/sa_prohibited/sa_quarantine/ct_prohibit https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import...