Cactus and Succulent Society of America

The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) is a horticultural society which is based in Claremont, California.

Cactus and Succulent Society of America
Formation1929
TypeHorticultural society
HeadquartersClaremont, California
Location
  • United States
Official language
English
Websitecactusandsucculentsociety.org

History

The CSSA was founded in 1929 in Los Angeles County, at Pasadena, California and has grown to encompass over 80 affiliated clubs and thousands of members worldwide. The primary purpose of the society is to enjoy succulent (water-storing) plants through horticulture, travel and scientific discovery, with a particular concern for habitat preservation and conservation issues in deserts worldwide.[1][2]

It is a non-profit tax-exempt organisation.[3]

Objectives

The Society supports the cactus and succulent community, both amateur and professional, through education, conservation, scientific research, and research grants.

Activities

The Society undertakes a range of activities to achieve its objectives:[2]

  • Publishes The Cactus and Succulent Society Journal, quarterly and the society's more technical yearbook, Haseltonia.
  • Organises an Annual Convention for members
  • Participates in a biennial International Convention[4]
  • Facilitates members-only Field Trips to native habitats of cacti and other succulents
  • Organises sale of cactus and succulent seeds to members from the CSSA Seed Depot

References
  1. Nuwer, Rachel (May 20, 2021). "Global Cactus Traffickers Are Cleaning Out the Deserts" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. "Cactus and Succulent Society of America". Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  3. "Cactus and Succulent Society of America Inc". Pro Publica. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  4. "Cactus and Succulent Society holds biennial convention in SLO". KSBY News. Retrieved 23 August 2020.


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