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Endangered
Cultivar
Primary
Accepted
Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Laimake
Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Laimake
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Laimake
Author
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Chinese genus
星球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Description
This rare cultivar is somewhat similar to the cv. HAKUUN, it only vary from it for its more columnar growth, smaller size, and for the very dense white flecks that condense forming linear bands and not cloud-like patches.
Flowers
A little smaller than those of A. myriostigma, hardly 4 cm in length, pale-yellow, silk-shining.
Blooming Season
Spring or early summer.
Ribs
Usually 5.
Stem
Slender and thin, already in the youth phase. Dimension 22-40cm tall, only 4-5 cm in diameter.