| Are orchids protected?
Hi All
I spotted some orchids growing in an industrial estate close to home. I'm not sure what kind they are but I remember them from being a child as ones which used to grow on my grandads croft. I remember being sternly warned never, ever to pick them. Are they protected by law or just grandads?
They were purple spires of lots of flowers. I say 'were' as the council have just mown the grass and the orchids. Such a waste.
If they are not protected can I buy native orchids anywhere? I would love some as a reminder of my grandad. |