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Family: Cactaceae

Subfamily: Cactoideae

Tribe: Cacteae

Botanical Name: Astrophytum asterias

Extensions: forma. Nudum (Nude)

English Name(s):

Synonyms:

Related Species: .

Description: This is the same as any A. asterias except it is naked, meaning no white flecking; only areoles.

Rib form: See Astrophytum asterias.

Max. size: See Astrophytum asterias.

Skin: Completely lacking any white flecking. Many other forms, varieties and cv's can be var nudum. Variegated, crests etc can all have the nudum trait as well, making them the colour and textue of their skin.

Areoles: See Astrophytum asterias.

Roots: See Astrophytum asterias.

Reproduction: See Astrophytum asterias.

Flower Morphology: See Astrophytum asterias.

Petal colour: See Astrophytum asterias.

Fruits: See Astrophytum asterias.

Seeds: See Astrophytum asterias.

Notes: Pretty much the same as regular A. asterias except there is no white on the skin at all (excluding areoles). Nudum meaning naked.