Wild VFT in Europe?

Wild VFT in Europe?#417914

By LF42 -  Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:31 pm
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- Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:31 pm #417914

What if we take VFT plants and seeds and we put them in a temperate climate swamps in Europe where sundews are growing, can the VFT be introduced and grow in the wild in Europe like in Carolina?

Re: Wild VFT in Europe?#417916

By ChefDean -  Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:57 pm
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- Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:57 pm #417916

Maybe, but if it's public land, you'll likely violate several laws regarding the introduction of non-native species. If it's private property, that depends on laws in whatever part of Europe your thinking about. Some countries may have laws restricting non-native species everywhere, others may not care at all.

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Re: Wild VFT in Europe?#417945

By Huntsmanshorn -  Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:38 pm
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- Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:38 pm #417945

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work, but as ChefDean indicates, it can be something of a no-no. I have read of it being introduced in Europe already, and it wouldn't surprise me if it was, but I can't seem to get any concrete info on the subject. Strangely enough, people don't seem to like to talk about this kind of thing.

Re: Wild VFT in Europe?#417956

By steve booth -  Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:41 am
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- Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:41 am #417956

I grow most of mine outdoors in the UK so it can be done, however, that doesn't mean it should be done. It will change the balance of the local biosphere and who knows what that could do. There are several areas of the UK where Sarracenia purpurea have been introduced and have to be removed regularly, they get all the plants removed, but there are always seeds that start the circle again.

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Steve

Re: Wild VFT in Europe?#417957

By Hendre -  Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:28 am
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- Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:28 am #417957

CP's in places like Albion Bog are a real pain in the butt. Don't screw around with local ecology, enjoy your nice plants in the confines of your collection

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