Commentary for Chullin 120:2
כיון דלא כתב בהו למינהו לא מיחייב או דילמא
Since 'after its kind' is not expressly stated with regard to plants one should not be liable; or, seeing that the Lord approved of their action, it is regarded as if 'after its kind' were expressly stated [and one would be liable].
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