Ariocarpus agavoides

:: Ariocarpus agavoides -- This species is almost extinct and small populations may be found in small areas of San Louis Potosi and Tamaulipas - Mexico.

The species' epithet was adopted due to the plant's leaves looking like an Agave (agavoides = agave-looking).  The tubercles have a dark green epidermis and pointed tips.  The Ariocarpus agavoides produces large, diurnal magenta flowers. ::