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 a cylindrical and very reduced stem. Tubercles are cylindrical or occasionally…
Astrophytum capricorne (Goat's Horn Cactus) is a strange-looking cactus with a solitary gray-green stem more or less covered with the…
Astrophytum myriostigma (Bishop's Cap Cactus) is a spineless cactus with a usually solitary stem or with very few basal branches. The stem…