Lophophora diffusa - Exotic Cacti - Succulent - 5 Seeds

Lophophora diffusa, commonly known as false peyote, is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family and one of the only two species in the Lophophora genus. It is endemic to Mexico in the outskirts of Quertaro. This species contains zero to trace amounts of mescaline; pellotine is the principal alkaloid. The species name diffusa refers to the flat tubercles that are outspread without the plant having prominent ribs. The plants are yellow-green, usually lacking well-defined ribs and furrows. The podaria are rarely elevated, but are broad and flat. The tufts of hair are usually spread unequally on the prominent podaria. The flowers are commonly whitish to yellowish-white. Its natural habitat is semi-deserts on slopes and river beds, and under the shade of various shrubs and nurse plants.

 USDA Zone - 11

Season to Sow - Spring