Lophophora fricii · 銀冠玉

銀冠玉

科属：仙人掌科 ｜烏羽屬

原生地：墨西哥北部的特定地區

特色 ：银冠玉的株形较乌羽玉大，茎表皮略带白粉，呈灰绿色或灰蓝色，刺座上的毛状附属物较为明显，银冠玉的茎表皮呈灰绿色或灰蓝色，常见类似白粉的物质，银冠玉较不易增生侧芽，常见呈单球状，实生苗具大型主根，刺座上易生毛状附属物，花以桃红色或粉红色为主，但也有白色花的变种；花期为春、夏季。具有观赏价值以及经济价值。

 和 Lophophora williamsii 如何分辨？

Lophophora fricii 和 Lophophora williamsii 是兩種相似的多肉植物，它們在外觀上很容易混淆。以下是一些區分它們的特點：*  冠部特徵：最明顯的區別是它們的冠部特徵。Lophophora fricii 的冠部通常被描述為“銀冠”，有多個突起環繞在茎的頂部，呈現皇冠狀。而 Lophophora williamsii（Peyote）的冠部通常較平滑，只有一個小凸起，看起來不像皇冠。*  茎的形狀：Lophophora fricii 的茎可能稍微扁平，而 Lophophora williamsii 的茎更圓球狀。*  花的顏色：雖然不是總體規則，但通常來說，Lophophora fricii 的花可能更傾向於淡紅色或淡粉色，而 Lophophora williamsii 的花則常見的是白色。*  分佈區域：Lophophora fricii 主要分布於墨西哥的特定地區，而 Lophophora williamsii 則分布更廣泛，包括墨西哥和美國西南部。

編號 ：HCT-10010-S
植物尺寸 ：寬 6.7公分 
狀態 ：實生，已發根，帶有錦的基因

（拍攝時間：22-10-2023）

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Lophophora fricii

Family: Cactaceae  | Lophophora

Native:  northern Mexico

Features: Lophophora fricii has a larger growth form compared to "Lophophora williamsii." Its stems have a slightly powdery appearance with shades of gray-green or gray-blue, and the hair-like appendages on the areoles are more pronounced. The stems of Lophophora fricii often display a powdery substance resembling white powder. This plant is less likely to produce lateral shoots and is typically found as a single spherical shape. Seedlings have prominent main roots, and hair-like appendages grow on the areoles. The flowers are primarily peach or pink, but there are also white-flowered variants. The flowering period typically occurs in the spring and summer. It is valued for its ornamental and economic significance.

Distinguishing between Lophophora fricii and Lophophora williamsii ？

• Crown Features: The most apparent difference lies in their crown features. The crown of Lophophora fricii is typically described as a "silver crown," with multiple protrusions encircling the top of the stem, resembling a crown. In contrast, Lophophora williamsii (Peyote) has a crown that is usually smoother, with a single small projection, which doesn't resemble a crown.
• Stem Shape: The stems of Lophophora fricii may be slightly flattened, while those of Lophophora williamsii are more spherical.
• Flower Color: Although not an absolute rule, Lophophora fricii flowers tend to be light red or pink, while Lophophora williamsii commonly has white flowers.
• Distribution Area: Lophophora fricii is primarily found in specific regions of Mexico, while Lophophora williamsii has a broader distribution, including Mexico and the southwestern United States.
  
  
  Code: HCT-10010-S
  Plant size: W 6.7cm 
  Condition: Seeding, stable roots，Variegated genes
  
  
  ( Time taken : 22-10-2023 ）
  
  
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