Astrophytum asterias
"Star cactus" or "Sand dollar cactus"
In habitat in South Texas
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Green succulent leaved plants are Varilla texana. This is a common nurse plant for star cactus.
Other commonly associated plants that are visible in some of the images above include Hamatocactus setispinus & Opuntia leptocaulis.
Natural losses
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