1:25 if you look closely you'll be able to recognize the singular shape of this particular cactus. 1:50 Scientists call it Aztekium Ritteri, discovered approx in 1929, its name refers to the similarity to the Aztek design patterns, something interesting about this species is the fact it is endemic to the Rayones area. 2:34 Due to its rareness and its reduced distribution, its sought by many people in the world since its discovery, illegal collection has heavily damaged its availabilty
2:50 nowdays it's hard to find adult plants in areas of easy access for the human, generally, only small plants can be found, for over 50 years, aztekium ritteri was the only plant in this genus, however in 1990 Aztekium Hitoni was discovered also in Nuevo leon, however, that's another story,
0:20 Mexico is the country with the most cactaceae species in the world, with over 50% existing species. Nuevo Leon State occupies the 3rd or 4th place in variety, with over 130 different species. 0:35 With all kind of shapes and colours, from the smallest to the tallest, many of them are endemic to the State. 0:59 Between the scarped ravines of Rayones lives one of this miniature wonders, which has been motive of fascination to many people in the world.
