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Genus: Astrophytum [ Cactaceae ]

Dictionary of Genus names


Astrophytum asterias

The generic  name "Astrophytum" derives from the Greek words "aster (αστηρ)", meaning a "star" and "phyton (φυτον)", meaning  "plant". ( The
 

Genus name implies: "star plant").


For example: Astrophytum asterias


 

 

 
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