unlawfulplantpicking
nounUK /ʌnˈlɔːfʊl plɑːnt ˈpɪkɪŋ/
US /ʌnˈlɔːfəl plænt ˈpɪkɪŋ/
Unlawful plant picking means taking plants from a place where you are not allowed to.
The park ranger warned the visitors that unlawful plant picking could get them into trouble.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Taking plants from protected land without permission.
Unlawful plant picking in the nature reserve is strictly prohibited.
3. Digging up or cutting plants in a way that breaks local rules.
The sign explained that unlawful plant picking harms the forest.
4. Collecting rare plants illegally for sale or trade.
Officials caught the men involved in unlawful plant picking of rare orchids.