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Astrophytum asterias var. nudum

Astrophytum asterias var. nudum

Eriosyce odieri

Eriosyce odieri

Discocactus mamillosus

Discocactus mamillosus

Stenocactus sulphureus

Stenocactus sulphureus

Parodia ottonis var. tortuosa

Parodia ottonis var. tortuosa

Espostoa melanostele subs. nana

Espostoa melanostele subs. nana

Turbinicarpus roseiflorus

Turbinicarpus roseiflorus

Coryphantha clava

Coryphantha clava

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Hakuun Ball Form

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Hakuun Ball Form

Astrophytum asterias cv. Hanazono

Astrophytum asterias cv. Hanazono

The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CACTI is a an internet resource for all impassioned of Cacti around the world. It aims to be a comprehensive encyclopaedia for all cacti species. (Comprising: monstruos, crested, variegated, albinos, chimaeras, spineless, caudiciforms, epiphytes, winter-hardy, trees, perennials)

The encyclopedia of Cacti provides the Accepted Latin name for most species, subspecies, variety, forms and cultivars, with links to all Synonyms by which that plants has been known. The encyclopedia is regularly updated with information.
Summary Statistics:
The encyclopedia of Cacti contains 1 plant families, 441 plant genera and includes 17590 scientific names and synonyms. 6810 taxa and cultivars have their individual description sheet, 2237 of which are accepted scientific names, 419 cultivars names and 14934 synonyms. The encyclopedia of Cacti is illustrated with 12217 plant photos.