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Airing Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 10AM Pacific Time
About the Presenter
Kelly Griffin is a highly respected plantsman, explorer, and hybridizer, best known for his work with succulents and his long-standing role with Altman Plants. With decades of experience in horticulture, Kelly has introduced numerous distinctive and widely cultivated succulent hybrids, many of which are now staples in collections around the world.
Beyond cultivation and breeding, Kelly is an avid field explorer with a deep interest in plant ecology and biogeography. His travels have taken him to remote and often challenging regions in search of rare and unusual species. Through this work, he has contributed to a greater understanding of succulent diversity and the environments in which these plants thrive.
Kelly is also known for his engaging speaking style, combining scientific insight with firsthand stories from the field, making his presentations both informative and accessible to a wide audience.
Kelly is a CSSA Board Member and President of the San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society.
About the Webinar
In this special CSSA webinar, Kelly Griffin will share highlights from his plant exploration and discoveries in Yemen—a region known for its unique flora and dramatic landscapes, yet rarely visited by plant explorers.
This presentation will include:
- An introduction to Yemen’s diverse habitats and ecological zones
- A look at remarkable succulent and drought-adapted plants found in the region
- Insights into the challenges and logistics of conducting fieldwork in remote areas
- Personal stories and photographs from Kelly’s expeditions
- Discussion of plant adaptations and conservation considerations
This is a rare opportunity to experience the flora of an underexplored region through the perspective of an experienced field botanist and horticulturist.
Recordings
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Photos provided by Kelly Griffin
