That may be, I didn't check on the legality. I just know that I purchased all of the above (Hens and Chicks, etc.) plus Persian Blue, at the local garden store several years ago. I have saved a few pods each grow ever since, so have had no occasion to purchase more. Funny, I am a 'normal' citizen, and over 40, and they do look good in my garden, right next to my Pedros and Lophs. (LOL)