Ariocarpus agavoides
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Seen here growing with Stenocactus pentacanthus in ground resembling dried mud. The area must be quite wet during the rainy season (Summer). Although heavily collected in the past, Ariocarpus agavoides still seems to be present in good numbers. Perhaps fortunately, the plants must be difficult to find except when in flower. Name: magueyitos |
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A second plant (not in flower) can be seen at bottom right with just its tubercles protruding from the ground.
Native to Tampaulipas, Mexico. This peyote is known to local inhabitants as "magueyitos" (little agaves) and is sometimes collected and eaten by children for its sweet taste. Ariocarpus species are also known as Roseocactus
Contains: N,N-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenethylamine, hordenine, N-methyl-3,4-dimethoxy-phenethylamine.
