Astrophyton

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(Astrophyton), a resemblance to which the name Astrophytum, sometimes applied to this plant, owed its origin.

Cactus Culture for Amateurs Being Descriptions of the Various Cactuses Grown in This Country, With Full and Practical Instructions for Their Successful Cultivation W. Watson
The hempen tangles were used, and brought up a very abundant yield of large, beautiful animal forms, a large number of asterids, Astrophyton, Antedon, &c.

The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II Alexander Leslie 1866