Ariocarpus Fissuratus (Noun)
Meaning
Usually unbranched usually spineless cactus covered with warty tubercles and having magenta flowers and white or green fruit; resembles the related mescal; northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ariocarpus fissuratus is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States.
- The Ariocarpus fissuratus has small magenta flowers and can be distinguished by its spineless stem covered in warty tubercles.
- Due to its slow growth rate and small size, Ariocarpus fissuratus is often cultivated by cactus enthusiasts for its unique appearance.
- In the wild, Ariocarpus fissuratus is usually found in well-drained limestone soil, where it can grow without any major threats.
- Ariocarpus fissuratus closely resembles the related mescal plant, but it has distinctive magenta flowers and green or white fruit.