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Astrophytum asterias - sea urchin cactus, sand dollar cactus Astrophytum capricorne - goat's horns cactus Astrophytum myriostigma - bishop's cap Astrophytum ornatum - monk's hood

Astrophytum occurs as genus of four mintage of cacti. These coinage come periodically known as living rocks, though the term is besides utilized for more genera.

Synonymy
A genus has many equivalent word: Astrophyton Lawr. (orth. volt-ampere.) Maierocactus E.C.Rost

Astrophytum capricorne
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Astrophytum myriostigma
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Astrophytum ornatum
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Astrophytum capricorne

The Genus Astrophytum
Monograph of the cactus genus Astrophytum. Contains information in English and Deutsch.

Astrophytum coahuilense
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Astrophytum myriostigma v. nudum
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