Astrophytum capricorne v. niveum west of Cuatro Cienegas, Coahuila
West of Cuatro Cienegas, there is another occurrence of the highly variable Astrophytum capricorne complex. Partly in an open area, but most admirably camouflaged in rock crevices, under cover of grasses or low shrubs grow the plants there. In addition to dense and strong spined Astrophytum niveum var. capricorne covered with hairy scales, you find completely nude specimens. While densely flocked and nude forms occur in roughly equal parts, intermediate types are only very occasionally.
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Astrophytum capricorne v. niveum
Astrophytum capricorne
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