Two ladies were spotted picking daffodils in Wiltshire – despite it being illegal.
The pair were reportedly seen grabbing bunches of the beautiful yellow flowers in Stubble Lane, Tisbury, on Thursday afternoon (24 March).
Locals claim they were taking ‘large handfuls’ of daffodils, with worries ‘others will miss out’ on the lovely springtime sight.
“I think it’s sad, spring daffodils are for all to enjoy”, they said.
Picking flowers could land you an eye-watering £5,000 fine and even a prison sentence.
Those who take flowers, or other plants, could be prosecuted under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 and Theft Act of 1968, depending on the circumstances.
One resident said: “Someone made the effort to plant those daffs, so that it made the walk look beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
“Its not a case of moaning it’s a case of doing the right thing don’t tell me they didn’t know what they were doing was wrong!
Other locals pointed out that they only cost £1 to buy in the shop.
Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “The rules and regulations to do with picking flowers on British soil are fairly straightforward – but they are enforced by sets of guidelines and codes of conduct.
“Much of it comes down to common sense – you wouldn’t want someone plucking flowers from your own front garden, for instance.
“Where the lines are slightly more blurred, follow these dos and don’ts to stay on the right side of the law.”
