The sentience of Plant, Tree and Fungi is something that biologists have known for quite some time. The rest of us need to catch up. The more compassion we have towards our green sentient friends the better - especially at the end of their earthly experience.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/may/02/plants-talk-to-each-other-through-their-roots
https://e360.yale.edu/features/exploring_how_and_why_trees_talk_to_each_other
http://www.thisgardenisillegal.com/2006/08/plant-euthanasia-when-old-bush-just.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/woody-harrelson-helping-strangers-move-twitter_n_6090527ee4b0c15313f71d07
Thanks for listening! the Animals say "Together we are One."