Do you like dandelions (Taraxacum officinale or Leontodon taraxacum)? See the photos below if you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about (e.g. if you live in the Southern Hemisphere and never played with dandelions in your childhood). I’ve heard that coffee made out of dried dandelion roots can be very addictive. And according to the photo you can make a dress out of the flowers. And they are cheap. Mostly free.
You may not like them in your garden, though (if you live in the Nothern Hemisphere). And possibly not in salads.
OK, Let’s rephrase. Do you like latex? (I would expect a more distinct answer to that question since you read this ;-D ) What is the connection? See below …