Echinocactus macdowellii
Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 4(9): 133 (-134). 1894 Remarks: As "mcdowellii"; the NT. data from Mosco & Zanovello, Bradleya 18: 64. 2000
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Echinocactus macdowellii
Author
Rebut ex Quehl
Chinese genus
金琥属
Chinese name
-
Primary
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
2-4 white or light yellow.
Description
Solitary cactus that can in time grow several heads.
Flowers
Funnel-shaped, pink (or magenta) with a yellow centre and about 6 cm wide Not self-fertile.
Blooming Season
Usually flowers only once in mid to late winter (or early spring) but sometimes it can do a 2nd round like it happens with all seasonal bloomers once in a while.
Ribs
Indistinct divided in conical tubercles.
Stem
Light green, up to 10 cm tall and 10 cm wide.
Radial Spines
Glassy white acicular, usually between 15 and 25.
Fruits
Green and shiny. Hairless and spineless.
Areoles
White