Cactus and Succulent Society of America
- Cactus and Succulent Society of America
The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) was founded in 1929 in 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.
External links
* [http://www.cssainc.org/ Cactus and Succulent Society of America official website]
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