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South Africa Succulents Symposium!
“There are no end of wonders out of Africa”

I have seen this Latin phrase attributed to Pliny the Elder, but anyone who’s been lucky enough to visit, you will agree. South Africa in particular holds the LION’S share of succulents we grow in our homes and gardens (if we quietly ignore cacti, agaves and American Crassulaceae). South Africa boasts around 10% of the world’s Flora, and 40% of all plant species in Africa. South African plants have had an enormous impact on Denver Botanic Gardens’ plant collections and truly helped launch Plant Select. Hardy ice plants (Delosperma) were practically invented in Denver—and more and more South African succulents (other Mesembs—but also Anacampseros, Crassula, Euphorbia, Othonna, Oxalis, and MORE) have joined their ranks.

We are extremely fortunate to have three of the world’s leading authorities on South African plants present in a symposium co-sponsored by Denver Botanic Gardens and the Rocky Mountain Chapter. This will be a unique occasion you must not miss!

The Symposium starts at 1pm, on March 17th, in the Sturm Family Auditorium, at the Denver Botanic Gardens.  Click here to register!

See you there!

Panayoti