Bishop´s cap cactus (Astrophytum myriostigma) during spring
A. myriostigma is a spineless cactus defined by the presence of three to seven (usually five) pronounced vertical ribs which define the cactus' shape when young (the genus name "astrophytum", literally, "star plant", is derived from the resulting star-like shape). As the cactus ages, more ribs may be added and it becomes more cylindrical in shape, growing up to about 70-100 cm tall and 10-20 cm in diameter. The stem is often covered with whitish flecks.
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Location: Mexico
Photo credit: © Guillermo Lopez Barrera / Alamy / Afripics
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