August 21. 1999
In 1840 Karwinsky brought the first 3 plants to Europe. One of them was bought by Prince Kotschoubey, after whom the species was named, for 1000 francs, another sold for 200 $.
( Encycl.of cacti, Cullmann Goetz and Groener)
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| Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus August 21. 1999 |
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| size of exposed plant above soil level is ca 3 cm in diameter. | ||||||||||||
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In 1840 Karwinsky brought the first 3 plants to Europe. One of them was bought by Prince Kotschoubey, after whom the species was named, for 1000 francs, another sold for 200 $. ( Encycl.of cacti, Cullmann Goetz and Groener) |
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