Coryphantha

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.

CO001:  Coryphantha vivipara (Southern Colorado, 7500 ft elev.)  Small, solitary heads (3-4 inches across) with brown spines and big, hot pink flowers.  Green berry-like fruit tastes like kiwi.  $8

CO002: Coryphantha vivipara (Central New Mexico)  Large variety, mostly solitary, fairly white spines, large hot pink flowers.  Spines lay flatter, making it user friendly.  $8

CO003 Coryphantha sulcata  Pineapple Pincushion  Clumping plant with soft golden spines.  Excellent for trough gardens.  This Texas native has gold to bronze flowers in May.  Tasty green berries all winter.  3” high by 6” wide.  Zone 5.  $8