Xerophyte

Description

This plant is presumed to be a mutant form of Lobivia densispinaSN|12455]]SN|12455]] a species that clusters easily from a large tap root. The originality of the cultivar "Stern von Lorsch" (Literarily Star of Lorsch) is due to the unique shape of the tepals that are very narrow. The flowers remind bright yellow stars.

Flowers

The flowers are golden-yellow with outer tepals oragish up to 6 cm long.

Blooming Season

June to August.

Ribs

Approximately 17, ± notched, forming tubercles.

Stem

Ovoid greyish-green, dull green or brown-purplish-green up to 8 cm tall and 5 cm in diameter.

Radial Spines

7-12, appressed against the stem, bristle-like, flexible cream to brownish, turn greyish eventually 4 to 7 mm long arranged like little spiders and forming a close network that shades the body.