Xerophyte

Central Spines

Short brownish yellow hooked, minutely pubescent like in the normal form.

Description

This is a nice crested plant particularly appreciated by collector for its free blooming habit. It can form large tangled, brain like mounds in few years.

Flowers

Creamy or pale brownish-yellow, to about 14 mm in diameter. Stigmas greenish white.

Radial Spines

1 to 15, whitish, smooth, 4 to 5 mm long.

Fruits

Red.