Webinar: Discover Yemen
Discover Yemen with Kelly Griffin
Category Programs
Background on the Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden
Pieter Van Wyk, the founder and curator of the Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden, tells us about the plants of the region and the story of the garden's creation.
“To The Point” – Spring 2026
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.
Socotra: The Forgotten Island
Plant Explorer Guillermo takes us to Socotra to see the many endemic succulents the Island has to offer.
“The Economist” Examines the Global Problem of Cactus and Succulent Poaching
March 6, 2026 Dear CSSA Members, A recent article in The Economist, written by Charlie McCann, a feature writer for 1843, explores the growing global problem of cactus and succulent poaching, highlighting how rising demand for rare plants has fueled…
Affiliates Committee 2026 Updates and Announcements
Affiliate Reps, Officers, and Newsletter Editors - Regional Meetings
Webinar: Rare Plant Monitoring with Scent Detection Dogs
Learn how detection dogs are helping protect rare plants, plus insights on propagation, seed studies, plant salvage, and species reintroduction.
Board Member Spotlight: Jackson F. Burkholder
The Cactus and Succulent Society of America is proud to spotlight board member Jackson F. Burkholder, whose passion for cactus research and plant anatomy continues to enrich both our organization and the broader botanical community.
Dudleyas: Unveiling Living Art on the cliffs, the New, Beautiful and Strange
Explore Dudleyas in the wild with succulent legend Kelly Griffin, co-author of a recent book on the genus.
BioOne Subscribe to Open Threshold Met – All 2026 Content Will Be Open Access
Supporting Open Access Through BioOne