On 03 Apr 2003 02:21:57 GMT, unya (Purchgdss) wrote:

Now how
"illegal" is it to dig one up that's growing wild and perhaps unclaimed on a
duke power access ramp? I found the perfect size and form one growing there
and I want it sooooooooooooooo bad my teeth hurt.

There are many rules, regs, and laws regarding digging up "unclaimed"
plants. Some may be "protected" by state law, others by the rights of
property owners. Your best bet would be to take the high road -- try
to find out the ownership of the land, and ask permission. Get it in
writing, so when you're out there digging, you don't have to spend the
afternoon in lockup when someone sees you. :-) There's a dogwood tree
"growing wild" (that is, the birds planted it, not me) in my back
yard, and I'd be pretty irate if someone came around and dug it up.