Is it o.k. to get rid of wild poppies in your yard? any law against it?

I believe that you have the right to do what you want to in your own yard and can legally do what you want to to enhance the looks of your yard . I was told by a friend that they were told about a law against touching some wild flowers such as the poppy. can someone enlighten me?

Is it o.k. to get rid of wild poppies in your yard? any law against it?
If I am not mistaken then poppies are protected in California. They are the state flower too. It is illegal to pull poppies on public land, however, your property is yours, therefore if you want them out, pull them out, spray them, move them, whatever, they are yours. But you are correct in that they are protected, at least in California! Understandably, if your not from California, then you are unaware of this law.
Reply:i believe you can do whatever you wish in your own yard- if it is a state flower, then it is protected from people pulling it up in the wild and planting it though. also, some plants can be on a noxious weed list and can't be planted in some states. i've never heard of any flower police ;) so you should be fine. make your garden your own! happy gardening.
Reply:never heard of no such law in my life.do what you want on your own land.unless your going to add an adition then you need a building permit.but taking out poppies no law against that.
Reply:They are in no way endangered, and can be weedy, so feel free to get rid of them.

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