Ariocarpus
fissuratus LRM13, typical habitat
near Lajitas.
Ariocarpus fissuratus LRM13,
a plant growing in a sheltered position near Lajitas, Texas.
Ariocarpus
fissuratus LRM13,
a plant in a more exposed position.
Comments
A
large population of broad tubercled plants growing on pure white limestone.
The larger plants are up 12cm in diameter. Other associated species
here include Epithelantha bokei, Mammillaria lasiacantha
and Echinomastus warnockii. As with most populations the
largest and healthiest plants are growing in the protection of Hechtia
and other protective vegetation.