06-26-2007, 09:04 AM
Prochoice, I think leilaniguy, the original poster of the statement that you quoted, was referring specifically to bamboo orchid, which is an aggressive, introduced species that's nearly everywhere in disturbed areas.
You are correct though, that there are some rare native plants that shouldn't be poached. There are a few situations where not-rare native plants growing in a public right of way are not protected. It would be best to have a skilled person take seeds or cuttings without damaging or destroying the whole plant. In the National Park, it's against the law to take any plants (I wonder if that includes a Faya tree? Not that anyone might be foolish enough to do that!)
You are correct though, that there are some rare native plants that shouldn't be poached. There are a few situations where not-rare native plants growing in a public right of way are not protected. It would be best to have a skilled person take seeds or cuttings without damaging or destroying the whole plant. In the National Park, it's against the law to take any plants (I wonder if that includes a Faya tree? Not that anyone might be foolish enough to do that!)