Thousands of Succulents Plucked From the Desert to Decorate Our Homes

In South Africa, the trafficking of succulents, cacti, and other succulents is exploding, to the detriment of desert biodiversity. In an investigation published on May 19, Revue XXI recounts the organized fraud surrounding these plants, which have become, in recent years, highly sought-after decorative products around the world. The trial of two police officers and a renowned botanist accused of fueling this international trafficking began in Ma…