Ariocarpus_retusus

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Ariocarpus retusus

Species of cactus

Ariocarpus retusus is a species of cactus, from the genus Ariocarpus, found mainly in Mexico. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing species in this genus known for a slow rate of growth.[2] Despite its slow growth, often taking ten years to reach flowering age, the retusus is a desirable cactus for cultivation, having attractive flowers and an unusual form for a cactus. It is also one of the most easily cultivated species in the genus.

Flowering Ariocarpus retusus

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References

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    "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  2. [2]
    "Ariocarpus retusus".


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