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I actually think Brave's searches usually turn up better info. than Google, especially when asking lengthy questions, so long as they don't get TOO long. For example, I asked Brave about 4 different RAM combinations for my wife's computer (making a total of 5 detail elements to my question), and the fairly lengthy discussion that came back was quite good.

I've NOT tried Google Lens, though, and when I asked Brave if it has a similar function, that resulted in:

The Brave browser does not have a fully functional, built-in Google Lens equivalent as a standard feature. However, Brave has implemented a feature called "Brave Lens," which is essentially a rebranded version of Google Lens, providing image search and recognition capabilities. This feature allows users to right-click on an image and search for it using Google Lens, which can identify objects, text, and provide related results.

Despite this, users have reported significant issues with the functionality. The "Search image with Google" option, which was previously used for reverse image search, has stopped working properly in Brave, returning errors instead of results.

This problem persists even when attempting to disable the Brave Lens feature via flags like brave://flags/#enable-lens-standalone, which is intended to control the feature. Furthermore, enabling the flag may result in a network error due to missing chrome-untrusted:// resources, indicating that the underlying infrastructure for Google Lens is not fully supported in Brave.

As a workaround, users have found temporary solutions, such as using third-party extensions like "Search by Image" or "Google Lens Image Search," which provide a right-click menu with options to search using Google Lens, Bing, Yandex, or Tin Eye.

These extensions can restore some of the functionality users expect from Google Lens, including text recognition and image identification.

In summary, while Brave has integrated a feature similar to Google Lens under the name "Brave Lens," its functionality is inconsistent and often broken, leading many users to rely on external extensions for reliable image recognition and search capabilities.

So, uh, "not really". Perhaps Yandex, or Tin Eye are worth looking in to - I've not investigated them.

I tried asking Brave Search about propagating American Senna, and it came back with:

American senna (Senna hebecarpa) can be propagated through seeds or by dividing its roots. For seed propagation, seeds may require scarification to improve germination rates. They can be sown directly into the soil in early spring or started indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date in colder regions. Seeds should be planted at a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) and spaced 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) apart. Alternatively, seeds can be sown in the fall for early spring germination. Root division is best performed in early spring or fall when the plant is not actively growing. When dividing, carefully separate the roots into smaller sections, each with a few stems and leaves, and replant them in well-draining soil, watering thoroughly afterward. The plant thrives in full sun and prefers moist to mesic, rich loamy soil but can tolerate sandy and rocky soils. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

I'll confess: I had to look up "mesic". (eye roll!)

Throw that one into a spelling bee!