The Cactus Hunters: Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade

by Jared D. Margulies

Book Overview

An exploration of the explosive illegal trade in succulents and the passion that drives it

Cacti and succulents are phenomenally popular worldwide among plant enthusiasts, despite being among the world's most threatened species. The fervor driving the illegal trade in succulents might also be driving some species to extinction. Delving into the strange world of succulent collecting, The Cactus Hunters takes us to the heart...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517913993
• ISBN13: 9781517913991
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"