California Native Plant Society

the web site of the state organization

CalFlora

an extensive picture data bank of California flora

Desert USA

animals to archives, plants to parks, this is a complete guide to the deserts of the American Southwest.

Wildflowers from Saddleback to the Sea

closeup and habitat photos of Orange County wildflowers

Wildflowers of Southern California

A photo collection by the author of Key to Coastal and Chaparral Flowering Plants of Southern California

Shipley Nature Center

A restored native plant preserve in Huntington Beach CA.

Theodore Payne Foundation

This foundation is dedicated to preserving native plants and encouraging their use in landscaping.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

The most extensive native plant collection in Southern California.

Tree of Life Nursery

The closest source for purchasing native plants in Orange County.

Orange County Wild

A network of environmental organizations throughout the county.