It's always illegal to take plants without permission. However, since this
particular plant is everywhere in Texas, I don't think anyone would mind if you
took some...way back in some field. Please do remember that this plant has
billions of very sharp, very invasive to the skin and body, PRICKS! One time I
didn't do it carefully and I had these cactus pricks in my bra, and everywhere
on my body. I have no idea how it happened, but it did.

I just went out and bought mine. I forget the variety, but mine has a pink
tinge to the pads and a nice blue as well.

V


On 14 Nov 2003 17:51:44 -0800, (Purple Linny) opined:

Hello ppls,

I would like to start a cactus garden and wondered what the law says
regarding taking prickly pear from the side of the road or wherever. I
live in Texas. It's not that I begrudge paying for it - it's cheap
enough. I bought an unpotted aloe for 99c on the way back from Mexico
one time and it has opened out and grown into a stunning plant.

Anyway, I figured if I could legally take some, then I would.
If not, I won't!
I've searched the net and found virtualy nothing.
Any help would be appreciated.

TIA