Picking wildflowers is often illegal. Removing or tramping on them interferes with pollination and reduces their numbers. Transplanting blooming wildflowers is rarely successful.
Please do not trespass on private property to view wildflowers. If you are viewing wildflowers that are on private property please view only from neighboring public areas and respect all signs on accessibility.
National Forest Service on Wildflower Ethics and Native Plants Ethics and Native Plants
Tips and park rules provided by California State Parks designed to make viewing the wildflower blooms more enjoyable:
Respect the Landscapes
• Each park has unique landscapes. Stay on designated trails whenever possible. Tread lightly in the desert. Do not trample flowers.
• When viewing the blooms, take only pictures. Flower picking is prohibited.