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South Coast C&SS February Zoom meeting 2021

2021-02-14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST

Mini-Show Cactus February 2021: Eriosyce, Neoporteria, Neochilenia, Islaya
Mini-Show Succulent February 2021: Crassula

Presenter for February is Guillermo Rivera – “Cactus diversity in northwestern Argentina:  a habitat approach”.

Guillermo will take us on a tour of the diverse and rich cactus filled northwestern part of Argentina.  It is filled with many types of Gymnocalycium, Trichocereus, Tephrocactus, Lobivia, Airampoa, Tillandsia and their many variations.

Guillermo Rivera was born in Argentina and is owner of PLANT EXPEDITIONS (former South America Nature Tours) a company dedicated to the organization of tours for the last 20 years, throughout South America (Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador), Mexico and South Africa, Madagascar, and Namibia, with emphasis on plants: bromeliads, orchids, cacti, and other succulents.

Former researcher at the University of Cordoba, Argentina. BS degree in Biology University of Cordoba

MS Marine Biology. Northeastern University. PhD in Botany University of Cordoba.

For 2021 we are planning the following plant adventures to these countries: Baja California, Namibia, Ecuador, South Africa, Madagascar, and Argentina-Chile. If you wish to be kept informed about our future trips, please send email to Guillermo at info@plantexpeditions.com or plantexpeditions@gmail.com or visit website: www.plantexpeditions.com

Details

Date:
2021-02-14
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PST
Event Category:

Venue

Zoom meeting

Organizer

South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society
Phone
310-346-6206
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