bannedplantgathering
nounUK /bænd plɑːnt ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
US /bænd plænt ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
A banned plant gathering is when people are not allowed to pick or collect plants in a certain place.
The park put up signs about banned plant gathering to protect the rare flowers.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule that stops people from collecting plants in a nature reserve.
The reserve's banned plant gathering keeps the forest safe for animals.
3. The act of picking plants where it is against the law.
Rangers fined the visitors for banned plant gathering in the meadow.
4. A notice or sign that tells people not to take plants.
The banned plant gathering sign warned hikers to leave the orchids alone.