A British Columbia non-profit organization fighting invasive species is reminding people on Valentine鈥檚 Day to spread the love, not the baby鈥檚 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 council鈥檚 Allison McCabe says if the plant invades grazing land, it reduces native grasses and forage for wildlife.
She recommends buying flowers without baby鈥檚 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 baby鈥檚 breath include the hybrid yarrow or sea lavender.
