I was living at home with my parents and siblings. There were three tomato plants growing out of my lower back. I got nervous that I would get an infection from them, but I was too scared to tell my mom what I had done, so I cut them out, but I could still feel the stalks in my skin. I got in the shower and scrubbed as hard as I could.
Dreams about plants growing out of the body often symbolize a deep connection to nature or a need for growth and nurturing. The fact that the tomato plants were growing out of your lower back could represent a desire for emotional support and security from your family.
Feeling nervous about getting an infection from the plants could suggest a fear of being negatively affected by your family or struggling with communication issues with them. The reluctance to tell your mom what happened may reflect feelings of guilt or shame about something you are keeping hidden.
Cutting out the tomato plants could symbolize a desire to remove negative influences or external pressures in your life, even though you still feel their presence lingering. The act of scrubbing yourself in the shower could represent a desire for purification or cleansing, both physically and emotionally.
Overall, this dream may be highlighting feelings of vulnerability, fear of judgment, and the need to address and resolve hidden emotions or issues within your family dynamic.