Astrophytum ornatum:  a very rare crested form.

Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of Astrophytum asterias.

• Astrophytum ornatum
• Astrophytum ornatum forma Meztitlan
• Astrophytum ornatum var mirbelii
• Astrophytum ornatum var. virens
• Astrophytum ornatum forma cristata

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Origin: Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

The Astrophytum ornatum blooms in summer. The flowers (6-8 cm wide) are pale yellow with bright silken sheen and scented.