Red-listed Snowdrops Sold at 200-300 AMD in Yerevan - 25,000 AMD Fine Envisaged for Collecting One Flower

As the temperature rose, the "yellow snowdrop", which is red-listed in Armenia as a plant named Sternbergia fischeriana, began to be sold in the streets of Yerevan. This bouquet of flowers is sold on the streets for 250-300 AMD.

RA Environment Ministry warns that the fine for each unit (piece) of Sternbergia fischeriana plant collection is 25,000 AMD, and in case of exceeding 200,000 AMD, it is possible to be held criminally liable.

Sternbergia fischeriana is considered a critically endangered species.