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Astrophytum ornatum

The story

In the Central Plateau of Mexico, the bishop's cap cactus stands as a resilient sentinel of the landscape. Over time, its distinctive, angular shape has earned it evocative names across different cultures, from 'monk's hood' and 'bishop's cap' in English to '般若' in Chinese, reflecting how its unique form captures the human imagination across the globe.

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Family: Cactaceae

About

Astrophytum ornatum, the bishop's cap or monk's hood cactus, is a flowering plant of the family Cactaceae, endemic to the Central Plateau of Mexico. It is the largest and tallest species of Astrophytum.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by: Seed

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Name: Astrophytum ornatum
Slug: astrophytum-ornatum
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Astrophytum
Species: ornatum
Wikidata QID: Q133127
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 43

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