Cactus and Succulent Society of America, Inc.
Pre-Order - Copiapoa - A Comprehensive Review of the Genus and Habitat Guide
Pre-Order - Copiapoa - A Comprehensive Review of the Genus and Habitat Guide
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Pre-Order Now and Discover the Extraordinary World of Copiapoa
Authored by Stefan Campbell
After more than a decade of field research in Chile, Stefan Campbell presents an extensive new study of Copiapoa, one of the most fascinating and distinctive cactus genera of the Atacama Desert.
This richly illustrated volume brings together extensive field observations and recent scientific research with taxonomy, ecology, detailed distribution maps, and extensive habitat photography to present an in-depth account of these remarkable plants in their natural environment.
Inside the Book
- 45 recognized species of Copiapoa
- Detailed species descriptions and habitat photography
- New and updated distribution maps
- Extensive observations of plants growing in their natural habitats
- Discussion of taxonomy and phylogeny
- Exploration of Copiapoa ecology and its extreme environment
- Information on coastal fog, climate, geology, and habitat
- Some historical species names have been reinstated, one new species is described, one new combination is made, and two new infrageneric sections are established
- Discussion of conservation challenges, including climate change, habitat destruction, and illegal collection
7” x 9” Hard Cover
274 Pages
ISBN 979-8-9974688-0-4
Published by Cactus & Succulent Society of America, Inc.
Release date in September 2026
