The popular Conophytum, Lithops and Tylecodon are part of the group of rare and aesthetically unique succulents which are now being illegally traded all over the world. Since 2019, over 1 million ...

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A cactus is listed for $250,000 on its website. It's a plant called haageocereus tenuis, critically endangered plant that we acquired from a researcher who spent most of his life studying rare ...

And finally, an elderly black German Shepherd mix is credited with discovering and cultivating an ancient ice age tree fern.

Succulent exploitation raises serious environmental and conservation concerns. Dominique Prinsloo, a lead researcher for Traffic, says “the allure of rare and exotic succulents” has exerted huge ...

Star cactus is facing numerous challenges that threaten its very existence. Their illegal collection and habitat loss are posing serious risks. This plant has been classified as endangered by the ...