Ariocarpus retusus

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Ariocarpus retusus
Living Rock Cactus; Seven Stars

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DERIVATION

Ariocarpus	- From the Greek aria (sorb) and karpos (fruit), referring to the similarity to the fruit of the Ario genus
retusus	- Rounded and notched tip

FAMILY

HABIT

Cactus/succulent

GROWTH FORM

Clump-forming

RANGE

Northern Mexico

FLOWERS

White (With pink stripe)

FOLIAGE COLOR

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HARDINESS

USDA Zone 9B (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Shade | Sun

COMMON NAME(S)

Living Rock Cactus | Seven Stars

SYNONYMS

Ariocarpus furfuraceus Ariocarpus retusus var. scapharostroides

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Accession
Number

Year

Location

No Map	041629*1	2004	Greenhouse
1	041629*2	2004	Cactus & Succulent House