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Plant Societies and Organizations

The Bay Area has branches of many of the California and national plant societies. Regular meetings give members and newcomers the chance to get plant info, trade plants, and learn more about the specialty. Check their web sites for information on local chapters, meeting places and times.

African Violets The African Violet Society

Asclepiads International Asclepiad Society

Bamboo American Bamboo Society

Begonias American Begonia Society

Bromeliads Bromeliad Society International

Bonsai American Bonsai Society

Cactus and Succulents Cactus and Succulent Society of America

Cactus and Succulents San Francisco Succulent and Cactus Society

California Botanical Society

California Horticultural Society

Camellias International Camellia Society

Carniverous Plants International Carniverous Plant Society

Chrysanthemums National Chrysanthemum Society USA

Conifers American Conifer Society

Daffodils Northern California Daffodil Society

Dahlias American Dahlia Society

Ferns American Fern Society

Fuchsias American Fuchsia Society

Gloxinias and Gesneriads American Gloxinia and Gesneriad Society

Hemerocallis The American Hemerocallis Society

Irises American Iris Society

Lichens California Lichen Society

Mediterranean Garden Society

Mushrooms Mycological Society of San Francisco

Native Grasses California Native Grass Association

Native Plants California Native Plant Society

Orchids American Orchid Society

Palms International Palm Society

Passiflora Passiflora Society International

Rhododendrons American Rhododendron Society

Rock Gardens North American Rock Garden Society

Roses American Rose Society

San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners

Western Horticultural Society