2023-07-09 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the society's meeting (PDF).
Mini-Show Cactus August 2023: Astrophytum
Astrophytum (Bishop's Hat) is a (mostly) star shaped cactus from north/central Mexico and southern Texas, USA.
Mini-Show Succulent July 2023: Bromeliaceae (other than Tillandsia)
The Bromeliads, like Cactaceae and Agavaceae are a New World family.
Mini-Show Cactus July 2023: Melocactus
Melocactus are recognizable by the large cephalium that develops on mature plants. They are native from Brazil to Southern Mexico, including the Caribbean.
Mini-Show Succulent June 2023: Cissus, Cyphostemma
Cissus is one of the largest genera of succulents, and one of the weirdest. Cyphostemma is a member of the Vitaceae or grape family.
Mini-Show Cactus June 2023: Opuntia, Cylindropuntia, Austrocylindropuntia, Tephrocactus
Four genera from the subfamily Opuntioideae, all from the Americas.