Xerophyte

Description

Description

Roots

Tap root

Note

Ariocarpus retususSN|2079]]SN|2079]] is an extremely variable species,. Tubercle size and shape vary widely, a terminal areole is sometimes present at the tip. The vast amount of phenotypic variation in the species has led to the erection of several variants

Tubercles

The wide smooth tubercles, with flat surface are the main distinctive characteristic of this priced form, they are 3,5 to 5 cm wide, and are as wide as long or wider in adult specimens.

Flowers

Diurnal 4-5cm in diameter., 2-4 2cm long; white to pink, occasionally with reddish midribs,

Blooming Season

October

Stem

Grey, or blue-green, flattened, globose, rounded on top, 3-12cm high, 20-30 cm in diameter.

Fruits

White, green, or rarely pinkish, 10-25mm long, 3-10mm in diameter.