Prohibited Vegetation: Guidelines Specified for Land Cultivation at the Dacha
Growing Certain Plants and Mushrooms Can Lead to Tough Penalties in Russia
Chill out, green thumbs! It's important to know that if you're tending to your garden plot and happen to grow prohibited plants or mushrooms, you might be facing some serious consequences. Igor Pozhdaikov, the head of the department for protecting consumer rights at Roskachestvo, recently shared this stark warning in an interview with "Lenta.ru."
So, what plants are prohibited? Look out for banisteriopsis caapi, harmala, blue lotus, coca bush, khat, three-colored morning glory, poppies containing narcotic substances, sage of the seers, Hawaiian rose and hostilis mimosa. Be aware that growing any types of mushrooms containing psilocybin or psilocin is a big no-no too. Some species of these mushrooms are panzolus, gymnopilus, conocybe, psilocybe cubensis, psilocybe semilanceata, pleurocybella porrigens and pleurocybella phaeopoda.
Now, here's something important to understand: especially severe punishment is on the table when prohibited plants or mushrooms are found in large or very large quantities on your garden plot. The exact quantity for different plants may differ, and Pozhdaikov clarifies that in the case of a cactus containing mescaline, a large quantity is considered the presence of two or more plants.
To give you a clearer picture, let's discuss the penalties: In Russia, cultivation of prohibited plants can lead up to 15 years imprisonment and fines up to 500,000 RUB for large quantities. In cases of exceptionally large quantities, you might even face 20 years in prison—often classified as manufacturing on an organized group basis.
So, be cautious and knowledgeable when working on your garden plot. Planting the wrong stuff might land you in some hot water!
- Igor Pozhdaikov, the head of the department for protecting consumer rights at Roskachestvo, warned that growing prohibited plants or mushrooms, such as banisteriopsis caapi, psilocybin-containing mushrooms like psilocybe cubensis, or poppies containing narcotic substances, can lead to severe consequences.
- Be aware that if you're found with large or very large quantities of such prohibited plants or mushrooms on your garden plot, you might face imprisonment for up to 15 years and fines up to 500,000 RUB in Russia.
- In cases of exceptionally large quantities, you might even be looking at 20 years in prison, often classified as manufacturing on an organized group basis.
- It's advisable to research and understand the science behind health-and-wellness and mental-health before deciding to grow certain plants or mushrooms, as liability might potentially impact your livelihood and well-being.
