Ariocarpus
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A slow-growing cactus that lives partly under the ground in dry parts of Mexico and Texas
- noun
- /ˌɛəriˈoʊˌkɑrpəs/
- Specialized
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Ariocarpus
- Many collectors prize Ariocarpus species for their unique geometric shapes and slow growth.
Examples
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Some Ariocarpus plants can live for decades, surviving harsh desert conditions.
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The Ariocarpus genus is well adapted to arid environments in northern Mexico.
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The Ariocarpus species are fascinating to study.
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Many Ariocarpi are found in arid regions.
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Many collectors prize Ariocarpus species for their unique geometric shapes and slow growth.
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Some Ariocarpus plants can live for decades, surviving harsh desert conditions.
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The Ariocarpus genus is well adapted to arid environments in northern Mexico.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Ariocarpus singular
Ariocarpi plural
Etymology
Ariocarpus is formed from the Greek part -carpus meaning 'fruit' and a first part ario- that probably points to its woolly or rock-like look, so a helpful way to remember it is as a slow-growing cactus with unusual 'fruit'-like bumps on its body.
