Coryphantha laredoi
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 50: 235, fig. 1978
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Coryphantha laredoi
Author
Glass & R.A.Foster
Chinese genus
顶花球属/菠萝球属
Chinese name
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Primary
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Habit
It is a low growing perennial stem-succulent solitary or many-stemmed, often forming large, compact clusters.
Central Spines
4-5, glassy-white (occasionally with a dark tip), 11-14 mm long, needle-like, stiff, straight spreading to erect.
Description
Escobaria laredoiSN|10253]]SN|10253]] is a very showy cactus species with stems densely covered with pure white spines and contrasting purple flowers in spring.
Tubercles
Erect, 10-12 mm long, fissure extending to the base.
Flowers
Small, bright lavender to magenta, 1,5-1,7 cm long, 0,8-1 cm acrross at full anthesis.
Stem
Upright, spherical to egg shaped or club shaped, 4-4,5 cm acrross.
Radial Spines
± 33, glassy-white, 6-12 mm unequal, radiating, stiff, straight or slightly curved.
Fruits
Pinkish lavender to pale green, 1,2-1,4 cm long, sometimes with a few vestigial scales.