Astrophytum ornatum (Monk's Hood Cactus) is the largest and tallest species of the genus Astrophytum. It has a solitary globular to….
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Astrophytum is a genus of cacti. Its species are also known as Star Cactus and occurr in Mexico and southern Texas, United States. The generic name is derived from the Greek words "astron", meaning "star", and "phyton)", meaning "plant".
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Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto' (Silver Dollar Cactus) is one of the most popular cactus cultivars. It is easily distinguished from…
Astrophytum caput-medusae is an unusual cactus with cylindrical and very reduced stem. The tubercles are cylindrical or occasionally…
Astrophytum capricorne (Goat's Horn Cactus) is a cactus with a stem that slowly grows up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall and up to 6 inches (15 cm)…
Astrophytum myriostigma (Bishop's Cap Cactus) is a spineless cactus, usually solitary or with very few basal branches. The stem is…