Why is it not possible to import collected Paphs from their country of origin, as is possible with some other orchid species?
Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium have been placed on Appendix I under The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), an international treaty that controls international trade in flora and fauna. An Appendix I listing essentially prohibits all commercial international trade in the organism listed, although it directly has no control over trade within a national boundary. Artificially propagated Paphs and Phrags are considered Appendix II plants, which can be traded across national boundaries with appropriate documentation. Flasks have been exempted from CITES documentation. However, it is important to note that flasks derived from illegal plants are also considered illegal. It is also important to note that the concept being promoted by some of the plant smugglers that once a plant has entered the country, even if illegally, it is now legal to possess is incorrect. Unfortunately plants that have been imported illegally, either through outright smuggling or collected
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