Biography: Curt Backeberg

Backeberg, Curt (1894–1966)—author of

Backeberg, Curt (1894–1966)—author of

Dr. Rose (1862–1928) is best known as the junior author of the great monograph, The Cactaceae, written in collaboration with Nathaniel Lord Britton

Adanson, Michel (1727–1806)—colonial discoverer of the genus Adansonia, the Baobab tree, which is named in his honor and describer of the genus Kalanchoe, among others.

The original Chuck Staples archives resources have been saved to a new location.

This page honors the individuals who have served as President of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America throughout the Society’s history. Included are the years of their service, along with birth and death dates when known. This historical record…

This Article by William C. Bakewell was originally published in the Cactus & Succulent Journal, Vol 64, p.203, 1992