The plant is now in cultivation and can be seen in botanic gardens. The California Native Plant Society is a non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals united by an interest in the plants of California. Its principal aims are to preserve the native flora and to add to the knowledge of members and the public at large. The work of the Society is carried out primarily by the volunteer efforts of the members of CNPS chapters throughout the state. Money at the State level is provided by the dues of members.
Local chapters raise money through plant sales and poster and book sales.
The California Native Plant Society has 9,000 members statewide. The Marin Chapter, which was founded in 1973, has approximately 500 members. Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program, University of California, has valuable information on oaks and oak woodland related issues in their Publications, On Line Leaflets, and Oaks 'n' Folks links. Society for Pacific Coast Native Iris has descriptions of the native species of California and Marin County. Chuck Kozak's site with lots of great photographs and text.