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Ariocarpus

- Scientific or Latin name: Ariocarpus spp.

- Common name or vulgar: Ariocarpus.

- Source: South Texas and Mexico.

- Surprising spineless cactus.

- The Ariocarpus have the same shape and texture of rock, and blend very well with the soil in its habitat.

- They have thorns, and the texture of their skin allows them to reflect the hot sun, give them some insulation in the summer.

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