Plant Life Websites

Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of California native plants through scientific activities, education, and conservation.

Database containing summary geographic and ecological distribution information for over 8000 California vascular plant taxa, as well as additional habitat information for rare species of the Sierra Nevada.

Systematics, ecology, evolution, and natural history of the plants of California and adjacent western North America. Publisher of the journal Madroño.

Vigorously advocates for a holistic, ecosystem approach to the practice of urban forestry, especially when influencing public policy and decision makers. Offers a newsletter, forest professional certification, publications, and general informational materials.

Advice and resources on gardening with native plants in California.

Educational resources about forest pests and forest health, and advises the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection on forest health protection. Committees, reports, meetings, and events.

The off the beaten path guide to seeing wildflowers. Seasons, destinations, picnic and camping spots.

Look-up photos and descriptions of California wildflowers by color, common name, Latin name or family.

Jay Sullivan presents a collection of over 1000 photographs of flowers found in southern and central California.