Xerophyte

Similar Species

Compare with Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko FukuryiuSN|1845]]SN|29472]] an hybrid cultivar involving Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1845]]SN|1845]] cv. Fukuryu (type A) nudum as a parent (not type B!!)

Derivation of Name

"Yoroi" is the traditional Japanese armour of the samurai, the authors of the cultivars name specifically refers to the shoulders of the armour. These traditional shoulders thrown back and overlapping each other, so this "kikko" puts one in mind of a Japanese warrior (samurai) clad in armour and going off to battle, hence the name.