The Cactus & Succulent Society of America is an international community dedicated to advancing the appreciation, knowledge, research, and conservation of cacti and succulents.
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CSSA updates Code of Conduct regarding habitat collected plants
February 2, 2024
In order to address the increased pressure for field-collected plants, the CSSA Board of Directors, in cooperation with our Conservation Committee, has adopted a Code of Conduct for CSSA members. Please feel free to use this Code of Conduct as a template,…
Webinar: Melocacti of the Caribbean
April 3, 2025
Explore the Melocacti of the Caribbean – The How, When, and Where of their arrival on the islands with Majure Lucas
“To The Point” – Spring 2025
April 3, 2025
The latest issue of To The Point is here, and it’s full of useful information collected from our members, staff, volunteers, and the newsletters of CSSA affiliate clubs.
Brian Kemble receives Liberty Hyde Bailey Award
March 5, 2025
Since 1953, the American Horticultural Society’s Great American Gardeners Awards program has recognized individuals and organizations that have achieved horticultural excellence to fields such as plant research, garden stewardship, horticultural outreach, and teaching.
Webinar: Cacti of Big Bend Ranch State Park
March 4, 2025
Explore the cacti of Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas with Gary Nored
Biography: Helia Bravo-Hollis
February 25, 2025
Bravo-Hollis, Dr. Helia (1901–2001)—discoverer, describer and scholar of taxa of Cactaceae in Mexico—one
of the founders of Sociedad Mexicana de CactologĂa (Mexican Cactus Society) in 1951.
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 97-1
February 16, 2025
C&SJ 2025 Vol. 97-1 will be mailed in February 2025. Notable themes in this issue include Mojave Desert Land Trust, a trip to the Big Bend region of Texas, Oddballs: an ongoing study in unusual plant populations, and much more …
Historic Legal Victory for Cactus Conservation
February 13, 2025
Chilean cactus species confiscated from the traders
Summary of Minutes of the January 19, 2025 Board Meeting
February 9, 2025
Important updates were discussed, including membership status, the upcoming 2025 convention, financial reports, and new initiatives such as purchasing rare seeds for sale.
Biography: Benson Lyman
February 7, 2025
Benson, Dr Lyman David (1909–1993)—botanist, teacher and taxonomist, specializing on cacti of the
United States of America and Canada.
Biography: Louisa Bolus
February 6, 2025
Bolus, [née Kensit] Dr Harriet Margaret Louisa (1877-1970)—taxonomic botanist and describer of many new succulent taxa, with special interest in Mesembryanthemum.
Biography: Albert Blanc
February 5, 2025
Benson, Dr Lyman David (1909–1993)—botanist, teacher and taxonomist, specializing on cacti of the
United States of America and Canada.
Vintage Cactus & Succulent Book Auction
January 31, 2025
The January 26, 2025 auction of CSSA vintage cactus and succulent books ends on Sunday, February 2nd
Past Webinar: Tackling the Illegal Trade in Threatened Plants
January 31, 2025
Explore the problems and challenges of tackling illegal plant trade with Dr. Carly Cowell