tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445925658227624308.post422972797866215829..comments2023-09-05T04:58:25.491-05:00Comments on All About the Allens: Texas Bluebonnets!-Beth-http://www.blogger.com/profile/04084765790601870793noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445925658227624308.post-57665694649356289042010-04-20T19:43:13.220-05:002010-04-20T19:43:13.220-05:00It's illegal to pick them from private propert...It's illegal to pick them from private property that isn't yours! And in this state it might also get you shot. :)<br /><br />Then there is this... the only relevant legislation contained in the current penal code concerns the reckless damage and destruction of public property, which can be interpreted to include excessive removal or destruction of plant life. In other words, shoveling up stretches of topsoil to transplant wildflowers, a practice that is not uncommon, is certainly prosecutable.<br /><br />Really the biggest thing about the trample, trod and pick thing is that bluebonnets, like many wildflowers, need to "go to seed" for them to replenish for next year. If you pick 'em or beat 'em down stepping on 'em you won't see 'em next year.Kathy of the HavinsNesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210693271532303925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445925658227624308.post-58526529426524493082010-04-19T16:55:41.389-05:002010-04-19T16:55:41.389-05:00Just to dispel a local urban myth...it is NOT ille...Just to dispel a local urban myth...it is NOT illegal to pick, trample, or trod upon a bluebonnet, although it is generally considered poor Texan etiquette :) I know all good Texans believe this one, but Just Google it if you don't believe me...Dan Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203822763506742743noreply@blogger.com