Native Plants
National Organizations Directory
As a service to the public, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center collects information on native plant societies, conservation groups, governmental agencies, botanical gardens, arboreta, and other plant-related organizations throughout North America. Click here to add your organization to the directory. Affiliates are organizations that partner with the Wildflower Center to encourage the preservation and use of native plants in different regions of the country.
Center for Plant Conservation
Address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard
P.O. Box 299
St. Louis, MO 63166
Region: Midwest
Phone: (314) 577-9450
Fax: (314) 577-9465
Web: www.centerforplantconservation.org
Organization Scope: National
Organization Type: Plant Research Center
Services this organization provides
- Inventory and/or monitor endangered/rare species
- Work on restoration projects
- Support research with grants, awards, etc.
- Conducts research
- Publish research
- Membership program
- Offer public programs, trips, seminars, etc.
Native Plant Focus: Imperiled native plants
Publications: Plant Conservation (1/4ly newsletter)
Description: The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) is dedicated solely to preventing the extinction of U.S. native plants. The Center was one of the first organizations created to meet this need. The Center is a network of more than 30 leading botanic institutions. Founded in 1984, the Center operates the only coordinated national program of off-site (ex situ) conservation of rare plant material. This conservation collection ensures that material is available for restoration and recovery efforts for these species. The Center also works in research, restoration, technical assistance, education and advocacy through the efforts of the network and the national office.
Last Update: 2013-04-16
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