wildflowers

shamrock · 08-23-2009, 05:34 PM

Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know if it's illegal to pick wildflowers along the highways of NH.
Ladyslippers I was told no but [Queens Anns Lace, Blackeyed Suzans etc. ?
Tx Shamrock

Redsoxlover · 08-23-2009, 06:48 PM

Most of those wildflower patches along the highway are posted "NO PICKING". I thought Lady Slippers were still on the endangered list too.

Jeanzb1 · 08-23-2009, 06:53 PM

Why would you consider stopping along highways/interstates to pick flowers of any kind????? But if you are talking about picking Queen Anne's Lace and black-eyed Susans along the back roads, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I do it all the time and make "roadside bouquets." I pull over where it is safe to do so and always have scissors with me.

jrc · 08-24-2009, 10:48 AM

Threatened and endangered plants in NH. I guess if it's not on this list then you can pick it.

On the list:
fairy slipper
greater yellow lady's slipper
lesser yellow lady's slipper
ram's head lady's slipper
showy lady's slipper

Not on the list Queens Anns Lace, Blackeyed Suzans

http://plants.usda.gov/java/threat?t...45&submit.y=13

gioia7 · 08-24-2009, 11:26 AM

Hi Shamrock,

Unfortunately, it is illegal. Please see the link below. These are all the "rules of the road" that come under Chapter 265 of the NH Statutes. The section that is most direct to your question is section 69(I)(k), but as you look through the 159 sections you will see many others that would prohibit you. Sorry for the bad news.

The backroads would probably be ok if not designated as a highway.

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...OC-XXI-265.htm

shamrock · 08-24-2009, 12:18 PM

So my question is it okay to pick wildflowers if not parked illegally , and there is no fine for picking these or any type of wild flowers as long thy are not on the endangered list.
Tx for your help
Shamrock

gioia7 · 08-24-2009, 12:25 PM

I would say "Happy Picking"

shamrock · 08-24-2009, 01:50 PM

Thank you, because my wife and I enjoy , wildflowers
Shamrock

08-23-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
shamrock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: alton Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wildflowers Hi Everyone, Does anyone know if it's illegal to pick wildflowers along the highways of NH. Ladyslippers I was told no but [Queens Anns Lace, Blackeyed Suzans etc. ? Tx Shamrock __________________ A Good Snapshot Stops A Moment From Getting Away!

08-23-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
Redsoxlover Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 53 Thanks: 23 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Wildflowers Most of those wildflower patches along the highway are posted "NO PICKING". I thought Lady Slippers were still on the endangered list too.

08-23-2009, 06:53 PM	#3
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	Wildflowers Why would you consider stopping along highways/interstates to pick flowers of any kind????? But if you are talking about picking Queen Anne's Lace and black-eyed Susans along the back roads, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I do it all the time and make "roadside bouquets." I pull over where it is safe to do so and always have scissors with me.

08-24-2009, 11:26 AM	#5
gioia7 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flowers on Highway Hi Shamrock, Unfortunately, it is illegal. Please see the link below. These are all the "rules of the road" that come under Chapter 265 of the NH Statutes. The section that is most direct to your question is section 69(I)(k), but as you look through the 159 sections you will see many others that would prohibit you. Sorry for the bad news. The backroads would probably be ok if not designated as a highway. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...OC-XXI-265.htm

08-24-2009, 12:18 PM	#6
shamrock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: alton Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	picking wildflowers So my question is it okay to pick wildflowers if not parked illegally , and there is no fine for picking these or any type of wild flowers as long thy are not on the endangered list. Tx for your help Shamrock __________________ A Good Snapshot Stops A Moment From Getting Away!

08-24-2009, 10:48 AM	#4
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Threatened and endangered plants in NH. I guess if it's not on this list then you can pick it. On the list: fairy slipper greater yellow lady's slipper lesser yellow lady's slipper ram's head lady's slipper showy lady's slipper Not on the list Queens Anns Lace, Blackeyed Suzans http://plants.usda.gov/java/threat?t...45&submit.y=13

08-24-2009, 12:25 PM	#7
gioia7 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would say "Happy Picking"

08-24-2009, 01:50 PM	#8
shamrock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: alton Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wildflowers Thank you, because my wife and I enjoy , wildflowers Shamrock __________________ A Good Snapshot Stops A Moment From Getting Away!