Astrophytum capricorne 'Buffalo' aka 'Taiho-Gyoku' Crassulaceae giving a wet paint look

giving a wet paint look

However it looks like the unrelated Stapeliads

Oxalis adenodes An attractive  shamrock species from South Africa

but it represents two years growth beyond my regular offering of the species

Astrophytum capricorne 'Buffalo' aka 'Taiho-Gyoku' Crassulaceae giving a wet paint lookAstrophytum capricorne 'Buffalo' Also known as Taiho Gyoku. This variety has thick black spines. These spines become thicker, denser, and more numerous as the plant matures. Flowers are big and yellow with a red center. They are produced off and on during the warmer months. Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and careful watering. Protect from frost. You will receive the plant shown in the last image. Plant shown in a 3. 5"