Xerophyte

Leaves

The leaves are very small and fall off early.

Roots

This plant has deep tuberous roots with only 1 to 3 cm growing above ground level.

Flowers

The blossoms 4-6 cm in diameter, deep rose red, purple to violet and very showy. Pericarpels without areoles but with a few scales bearing hairs and long bristles in the axils.

Blooming Season

Time The flowering is diurnal and takes place during the summer.

Stem

Greyish-green, to green.