GETTY Eurocrats have banned popular plants (not above) for being dangerous

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Used in gardens and parks across the Netherlands, the plants have been put on the European Commission’s list of Invasive Alien species, going against plant breeders across the continent. The plants were deemed harmful to Europe’s ecosystem by bureaucrats in the EU capital and join a sprawling list which including curly waterweed and American Skunk cabbage.

The list is totally wrong in its execution

But Dutch plant breeders claim the pathetic ruling would slap unreasonable controls on the sale, cultivation and transportation of popular plants. Eveline Herben, who runs the Association of Dutch Flower Auctions, told Politico: “The list is totally wrong in its execution.” Tim Lohmann, head of public affairs for Plantum, a Dutch association of plant breeders, said the list directly harms breeding companies, nurseries and trading companies.”

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All 28 EU states are forced to follow the laws – meaning the rules still apply in Britain as the country still remains ensnared by EU law until Theresa May finally triggers Article 50. The laws are passed by a qualified majority voting system – meaning that even if the British representative voted against the ruling, the UK would still be forced to adopt the law if other EU nations gang up and vote for the proposed ruling. The European Commission first listed 37 alien species, including plants and animals, in July. The regulations came into force in August this year.

GETTY Pennisetum setaceum is one of the plants to be banned