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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 Cover Shot Photo Contest – 2024

March 7, 2024

The 2024 Contest has concluded — stay tuned for results Do you love taking pictures of cacti and succulents? Enter our annual photo contest to get your photo on the cover of the Journal and win a $100 gift certificate…

“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 96-1

February 29, 2024
Cactus and Succulent Journal Volume 96-1 is now available. Notable themes in this issue include Dudleya, Epiphyllums of Nicaragua, Namibia, and a review of the book The Cactus Hunters by Jared Marguiies.

Past Webinar: Tristan Davis – Once upon a time in Oaxaca

February 17, 2024
Back in 2017, while tromping around in the backcountry canyons of southern Mexico, a very strange cactus was discovered. Tristian Davis will take you on this journey of discovery, and along the way, you will see some of the sights and other plants in these little-studied remote canyons.

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,…

Past Webinar: Andry Petignat – Didiereaceae of Madagascar

January 20, 2024
Considered as “The Cacti of the Old World,” plants in the Didiereaceae family were thought to be restricted to Madagascar, where the species are characteristic elements of the spiny forests in the southern part of the country.

“Cactus & Succulent Journal” – Volume 95-4

December 14, 2023

Due to a transition between publishers, from Allen Press to Sheridan, volume 95 issue 4 of the Cactus and Succulent Journal was unexpectedly delayed in production. It was mailed 3 weeks late on December 11th. Thanks for your patience, and we hope…

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December 9, 2023
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 Why Conservation?

September 1, 2023
 A statement on behalf of the CSSA Conservation Committee. Reprinted from the Cactus & Succulent Journal – Fall 2024 Conservation Special Issue.