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Goat's Horn

Astrophytum capricorne

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Field Notes

Description:

8 sided heavily flocked, or lightly flocked member of the Astrophytum family. Large whisker like growths label this member of the family. A large variation in this and all Astrophytum members.

Habitat:

Mexico

Notes:

The white "flecking" is it's high altitude sun screen.

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PublishedApril 17, 2013

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