Mesembs of the World: Illustrated Guide to a Remarkable Succulent Group
GIDEON SMITHis South Africa’s most prolific author on succulent plants. He has authored and co-authored numerous scientific papers, as well as popular works such asGardening with Succulents, Cacti and SucculentsandFirst Field Guide to Aloes. He is chief director for Biosystematics Research and Biodiversity Collections at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).