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Family: Cactaceae

Subfamily: Cactoideae

Tribe: Cacteae

Botanical Name: Astrophytum asterias

Extensions: cv. Hanazono f. cristate (Crested Hanazono)

English Name(s): Hanazono Crest

Synonyms:

Related Species: .

Description: A really spectacular and rare plant. It grows snake like, as crests do, but has the abundant flecking and flower production of the Hanazono.

Rib form: See Astrophytum asterias forma. cristate.

Max. size: Probably more than 30cm.

Skin: See Astrophytum asterias cv. Hanazono.

Areoles:

Roots: See Astrophytum asterias.

Reproduction: Self Sterile

Flower Morphology: See Astrophytum asterias.

Petal colour: Yellow/pink with deep red-burgundy inner throats.

Fruits: See Astrophytum asterias.

Seeds: See Astrophytum asterias.

Notes: