Astrophytum myriostigma
Bishop's Cap, Bishop's Cap Cactus
Other regional names: Bishop's Hat +2 more
- Bishop's Hat
- Bishop's Hood
- Bishop's Miter Cactus
Also known as: Astrophytum myriostigma subsp. glabrum Backeb. +5 more
- Astrophytum myriostigma subsp. glabrum Backeb.
- Astrophytum myriostigma subsp. quadricostatum (H.Moeller) Kanfer
- Astrophytum myriostigma subsp. tamaulipense Kanfer
- Astrophytum myriostigma var. potosinum (Kanfer) Borg
- Astrophytum myriostigma var. quadricostatum (H.Moeller) Baum
- Echinocactus myriostigma var. coahuilensis H.Moeller
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Astrophytum myriostigma (commonly known as Bishop's-Cap or Bishop's-Cap Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms