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Coryphantha are small cacti from Mexico and the Southwest of the USA. They are closely-related to the large genus Mammillaria, and some are cold hardy. The name Coryphantha is from the Greek and means "flowering on the top"; the flowers appear in the youngest growth, which is in the center on top of the plant. The flowers are yellow, white or pink. The fruits are green and juicy, with dried flower remnants attached, the seeds are brown, smooth, with reticulate testa.
Coryphantha
CO001: Coryphantha vivipara (Southern CO) COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
This small, solitary Prairie Beehive Cactus has heads (3-4 inches across) with brown spines and big, hot pink flowers. Green berry-like fruit tastes like kiwi. Sold in 2.5 inch pot. Zone 3. (Southern Colorado, 7500 ft elev.) Commons Names: Prairie Beehive Cactus, Nipple Cactus

CO002: Coryphantha vivipara (Central NM) COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
Large variety of Prairie Beehive Cactus, mostly solitary, fairly white spines, large hot pink flowers. Spines lay flatter, making it user friendly. 2-4" W. Grows well in pots and thrives to zone 4. Green fruit is delicious in September! Sold in 2.5 inch pot. Central New Mexico form. Choice.
CO003: Coryphantha sulcata COLD HARDY CACTUS
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CO003: Coryphantha sulcata COLD HARDY CACTUS
$13.50
Clumping plant with soft golden spines. Excellent for trough gardens. This Texas native has huge gold-to-bronze flowers in May. Tasty green berries all winter. 3" high by 6" wide. Thrives in zone 5. Sold in 2.5 inch pot Common Names: Pineapple Pincushion, Pineapple Cactus, Nipple Cactus, Finger Cactus