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South Coast C&SS February Zoom meeting 2021
2021-02-14
Presenter for February is Guillermo Rivera – “Cactus diversity in northwestern Argentina: a habitat approach”
Cactus of the Month
Mini-Show Cactus February 2021: Eriosyce, Neoporteria, Neochilenia, Islaya
Four genera that are all now Eriosyce, from Chile and Peru.
Succulent of the Month
Mini-Show Succulent February 2021: Crassula
The varied genus Crassula contains around 200 species and many cultivars.
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We Aim To:
- Promote education and cooperation among hobbyists and others interested in the study, culture, and propagation of succulent plants, including cacti.
- Support the activities of organizations whose goals include the conservation of cacti and succulents in their native habitats.
- Learn facts, make friends, have fun!
Mini-Show Standings
Table of points from Mini-Shows.
2020 Annual Plant
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