Xerophyte

Obregonia is one of the highly sought after cactus from Northern Mexico which are not found in mass-production at large commercial nurseries, but are readily available through specialty cactus nurseries.The genus is comprised of a single species which is unique in appearance to that of other cactus species and therefore instantly recognizeable. Stems are solitary flattened globose shaped with triangular tubercles. The tubercles are arranged in a spiral and give the plant an appearance similar to an artichoke. Areoles are small at the tips of the tubercles and weakly defended by 3 or 4 small spines. Flowers are funnel-shaped, white with yellow stamens and come from the top-center of the plant.