The Seed Conservation Program at CalBG can distribute small samples of our seed collections to botanic gardens, as well as conservation, research and educational institutions. Seeds from this collection cannot be distributed to private individuals. Native wildflower seeds are offered to the public through sales at the Grow Native Nursery.

Convention on Biological Diversity
In response to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Garden supplies the seed requested on condition that:

- They are used for the common good in areas of research, trials, breeding, education and conservation.

-If the recipient seeks to commercialize the genetic material, its products or research derived from it, then written permission must be obtained from the California Botanic Garden.

-The genetic material, its products or research derived from it are not to be passed on to a third party for commercialization without written permission from the California Botanic Garden.

Seed Distribution and Invasive Exotic Plants
California Botanic Garden is concerned about the serious impact that alien plant introductions can have on local native plant populations. It is assumed by this institution that the receiving institution or individual will not order seeds of species that might escape from their garden and become invasive weeds or through their introduction, genetically pollute local native plant populations.

Importing Seed Outside the United States
It is the goal of this institution to abide by all government restrictions regulating the import and export of seed. It is assumed that the receiving institution, in placing an order, is in compliance of any local regulations. Organizations and individuals should therefore contact the Agricultural or Plant Health authorities in their country to check on any restrictions before ordering seed.

Publications
The Garden requests copies of any publication produced with reference to this collection, as well as acknowledgment in any such publication. The Garden would appreciate receiving any germination data obtained on seeds from our collection. In addition, any error in identification should be brought to our attention. This will help us monitor and maintain the highest standards in our Seed Storage and Index Seminum Program.

California Endangered Species Act
‍Possession of state-listed rare, threatened, candidate or endangered plant species (PDF) is prohibited by California law. However, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife can issue no-cost permits authorizing possession of these species to individuals or organizations for scientific, educational or management purposes, most typically for research or recovery actions involving state-listed plant species. For more information visit: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants/Permits. Questions or permit inquiries can be emailed to nativeplants@wildlife.ca.gov.