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Endangered
Cultivar
Primary
Accepted
Astrophytum asterias cv. Hakuun
Astrophytum asterias cv. Hakuun
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Astrophytum asterias cv. Hakuun
Author
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Chinese genus
星球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Description
This cultivar varies from the typical A. asterias only for the white flecks that condense, forming characteristic cloud-like patches.
Note
This is one of the most famous and appreciated Japanese cultivars, the name means "cloudy sky" and refers to the characteristic maculated epidermis.
Flowers
Like those of A. asterias, yellow with a red throat.
Blooming Season
Spring to summer.
Ribs
Usually 8.
Stem
Dimension 3-7cm tall, 5-10 cm in diameter.