> Phragmipedium kovachii seedlings purchased without a legal certificate are > likely illegal, propagated from mature plants smuggled into North America. I think the above statement is a bit misleading. There are other sources of legal kovachii seedlings. To say that only those sold by vendors that issue a certificate are legal is illogical. In all the discussions over the years of legality, treaties, agreements, and the like, there has never been a hint of a requirement that sellers must furnish certificates of legality with their seedlings. If a seller does not furnish a certificate, this does not mean that the seedlings are tainted. It would be good if we did not stir up the pot again by making these half truths. I realized you added the word "likely" but that implies that all other vendors are less than ethical and I contend that that is just not true. While there may be someone out there that deserves your innuendo, I believe that the vast majority of vendors have obtained them through legal channels whether they issue certificates or not.
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