October Speaker - Thailand succulents by Kyle Williams
Kyle Williams has been a plant fanatic since childhood. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in Botany (Plant Taxonomy and Systematics) from Duke University. These degrees reflect his long-standing interest in both the cultivation and science of plants. His Ph.D. research focused on the evolution, classification, and pollination biology of gingers (Zingiberaceae), a group of plants that rival orchids in their beauty. His postdoctoral studies at Harvard University focused on a general survey of the plants of Thailand. These opportunities allowed him to do extensive field work in Thailand, Burma, China, India, Costa Rica, and other countries (mainly in Southeast Asia). While most of his work has been in tropical rainforests, he has long maintained an interest in cacti and succulents.
