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Gordon Rowley

20th-21st century

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Gordon Rowley (1921-2019) was a British botanist, horticulturist, and taxonomist who specialized in succulent plants, particularly cacti and mesembs. He worked at the University of Reading and was a prolific author, photographer, and hybridizer, renowned for his meticulous documentation and classification. His career bridged traditional botanical scholarship and modern horticultural practice, earning him international recognition as a leading authority.

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A History of Succulent Plants
Cacti and Succulents: A Care Manual
Intergeneric Hybrids in Succulents
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Succulents
Caudiciform and Pachycaul Succulents
Succulent Compositae

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