It caught the eye immediately. A vivid splash of bright red stood out against the muted greens and browns of the garden, looking so out of place that it seemed almost unnatural. It wasn’t a flower. It wasn’t a berry. It wasn’t anything familiar. It was simply…there—a small, smooth growth emerging from the soil, bold enough to stop anyone in their tracks. For a few uncertain moments, imagination did the rest. Questions arrived faster than answers. Was it poisonous? Was it dangerous to pets? Could it be the sign of a plant disease spreading beneath…
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