Astrophytum capricorne I

Description:

Llamada biznaga de estropajo, su piel esta cubierta de diminutos pelillos blancos para protegerla del sol, y sus espinas llegan a cubrirla completamente con iguales fines. Este es apenas un jovencito de unos 10 aos. Ver la FlorLocally called "scourer biznaga", it's skin is covered by microscopic white hairs for protection against the sun, it's spines will cover the whole body to bring additional protection. This may be a young specimen about 10 years old. See flower